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Annotated Qur'an
Sura 63: The Hypocrites
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Qur'an 63:1 When the hypocrites come to you, they say, “We bear witness that you are God’s Messenger.” God knows that you are His Messenger, and God bears witness that the hypocrites are liars.	Qur'an 63:1 Notes Not much proof there, just appeal to a "higher authority"

Qur'an 63:2 They treat their oaths as a cover, and so they repel others from God’s path. Evil is what they do.	Qur'an 63:2 Notes Someone who once believed...then had doubts, pretends to keep believing because of the possible violent consequences of not believing, who also questions some of the elements of dubious life-advice is clearly a vicious evil satanic cruel monster who should be destroyed through pain and agony.

Qur'an 63:3 That is because they believed, and then disbelieved; so their hearts were sealed, and they cannot understand.	Qur'an 63:3 Notes Changing your mind means you are stupid and heartless

Qur'an 63:4 When you see them, their appearance impresses you. And when they speak, you listen to what they say. They are like propped-up timber. They think every shout is aimed at them. They are the enemy, so beware of them. God condemns them; how deluded they are!	Qur'an 63:4 Notes You should definitely not listen to people who make rational arguments that are critical of your world view. That is extremely dangerous and can easily shatter the fragile foundations of your God belief.

Qur'an 63:5 And when it is said to them, “Come, the Messenger of God will ask forgiveness for you,” they bend their heads, and you see them turning away arrogantly.	Qur'an 63:5 Notes How dare someone choose not to believe and not bob their heads up and down praising a God they simply find too lacking in evidence to believe. What arrogant scum.

Qur'an 63:6 It is the same for them, whether you ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask forgiveness for them; God will not forgive them. God does not guide the sinful people.	Qur'an 63:6 Notes The God of love and peace and forgiveness...will definitely scorch you with fire for eternity. Torture through love, peace and forgiveness.

Qur'an 63:7 It is they who say: “Do not spend anything on those who side with God’s Messenger, unless they have dispersed.” To God belong the treasures of the heavens and the earth, but the hypocrites do not understand.	Qur'an 63:7 Notes If you don't believe a supernatural being inhabits the sky who created everything and controlls everything and will either reward you or torture you forever...they just don't understand. They just don't get it.

Qur'an 63:8 They say, “If we return to the City, the more powerful therein will evict the weak.” But power belongs to God, and His Messenger, and the believers; but the hypocrites do not know.	Qur'an 63:8 Notes If power belonged to Allah then why would he have allowed the Levant and Arabia and Iran and Indonesia to fall to the dominance of European infidels?

Qur'an 63:9 O you who believe! Let neither your possessions nor your children distract you from the remembrance of God. Whoever does that—these are the losers.	Qur'an 63:9 Notes If your child starts making reasoned arguments for why you shouldn't have a certain world view...don't pay attention to them. They will burn. And you will live forever in paradise...happy forever, even though your children are being tortured forever.

Qur'an 63:10 And give from what We have provided for you, before death approaches one of you, and he says, “My Lord, if only You would delay me for a short while, so that I may be charitable, and be one of the righteous.”	Qur'an 63:10 Notes No...you had your chance to believe in something with no evidence. It's too late.

Qur'an 63:11 But God will not delay a soul when its time has come. God is Informed of what you do.	Qur'an 63:11 Notes If you don't pick the right holy book and entirely embrace that world view, well, that's your problem. The just and reasonable and moral God will have no choice but to burn you for eternity. How else could it ever be?