RationalWiki:Annotated Qur'an/The Quraish
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| Sura 106: The Quraish | |
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Qur'an 106:1[edit]For the taming of Qureysh. |
Qur'an 106:1 Notes[edit]This is a place that is virtually irrelevant now with a culture that is also irrelevant. They were...some group of people Allah favoured. He armed them and supplied them and made warlike butchering victory possible for the religion of peace. |
Qur'an 106:2[edit]For their taming (We cause) the caravans to set forth in winter and summer. |
Qur'an 106:2 Notes[edit]Allah did all sorts of favours for these people. I wonder if he gave these favours willingly and freely as he expects humans to do...or if there is a price to pay. |
Qur'an 106:3[edit]So let them worship the Lord of this House, |
Qur'an 106:3 Notes[edit]Get down on your knees, bob your head and grovel to the sky-tyrant. |
Qur'an 106:4[edit]Who hath fed them against hunger and hath made them safe from fear. |
Qur'an 106:4 Notes[edit]Just in case you didn't get the message the first three times: The sky-god has done very good and nice stuff for you and don't you ever ever forget it! Now thank him for eternity! |