Qur'an 20080124

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

49. Nay, here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those endowed with knowledge, and none but the unjust reject Our Signs.

50. Yet they say, "Why are not Signs sent down to him from his Lord?" Say: "The Signs are indeed with Allah, and I am indeed a clear warner."

51. And is it not enough for them that We sent down to thee the Book which is rehearsed to them? Verily, in it is Mercy and a Reminder to those who believe.

52. Say: "Enough is Allah for a Witness between me and you: God knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish."

53. They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment: had it not been for a term appointed, the Punishment would certainly have come to them, and it will certainly reach them- of a sudden, while they perceive not!

54. They ask thee to hasten on the Punishment: but of a surety, hell will encompass the rejecters of Faith!

55. On the Day that the Punishment shall cover them from above them and from below them, and shall say: "Taste you of your deeds!"

56. O My servants who believe! Truly spacious is My Earth, therefore serve you Me!

57. Every soul shall have a taste of death: in the end to Us shall you be brought back.

58. But those who believe, and work deeds of righteousness- to them shall We give a Home in Heaven: lofty mansions which flow rivers, to dwell therein for aye- an excellent reward for those who do!

59. Those who persevere in patience, and put their trust in their Lord and Cherisher.

60. How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah who feeds them and you, for God hears and knows.

61. If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and the earth, and subjected the sun and the moon, they will certainly reply, "Allah". How are they then deluded away?

62. Allah enlarges the sustenance to whichever of God's servants God pleases: and God grants by measure, for Allah has full knowledge of all things.

63. And if indeed thou ask them who it is that sends down rain from the sky, and gives life therewith to the earth after its death, they will certainly reply, "Allah!" Say: "Praise be to Allah!" but most of them understand not.

The Spider 29:49-63
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The Signs are indeed with Allah, and I am indeed a clear warner.

Enough is Allah for a Witness between me and you: God knows what is in the heavens and on earth, and it is those who believe in vanities and reject Allah, that will perish.

Praise be to Allah!

Evidence and Signs of God are everywhere. This is clearly perceived by those who have a balance of intelligence, wisdom, and emotion. Unbelievers reject evidence of God, then ask for more evidence. Again we are taken to the concept of evidence: what is it that these people want to see, in their convincing?

The Qur'an and its practise thereof is Evidence of God. But it is insufficient evidence for those who disbelieve. Why? Humans believe only what they want to believe. What most humans want is money, power and lust. These things are vain (futile) to the dead, that's why they are referred to as vanities. 70 or so years of human life is insignificant to the lifespan of the universe. Are you going to bury yourself with that statuette, that car, and that whore?

God speaks of Punishment, and the unbelievers say, "Hurry up and bring it on!" Most people are in a hurry, most of the time to get nowhere. Just ask any cop that. In verse 29:53, God states that the Punishment has been prepared for them. Since what most people care about is getting things now, they get complacent when nothing happens immediately. And that's when they get screwed, is when they become complacent. God knows this, and warns us of this, but of course we only begin to understand when we get screwed. Evidence!

This also demonstrates the time-bending capabilities of Allah: hell can also be hell on earth. Also, everyone will have a brief awareness of death before they die, and most of us will sink back into our vanities and our complacency.

Many humans strive for "security". To be able to keep the stuff they worked for, and to provide for their families. Security is in the care of God! A nice little meteor or tornado will wipe out that beautiful house. A heart attack will wipe out that nice job, and put your family on the streets. Most animals forage only for what is available at the moment. Even storekeepers like bees rely on what is available at the moment. God is the one who provides the moment, and what is available at that moment.

What is there to understand? We all rely on God! Be clueless of this, and pay the price. Pay now, or pay later... what's the difference? The good news is, that God rewards the faithful and the righteous. Now, or later, it is all the same to God.