Page 471 - Learning from the Qur'an

TO TAKE WARNING FROM PAST NATIONS
How many generations before them We destroyed who had greater
force than them and scoured many lands! Did they find any way
of escape. There is a reminder in that for anyone who has a heart,
or who listens well, having seen the evidence. (Qur'an, 50:36-37)
There was also a sign for Saba in their dwelling place: two
gardens—one to the right and one to the left. 'Eat of your Lord's
provision and give thanks to Him: a bountiful land and a forgiving
Lord.' But they turned away so We unleashed against them the
flood from the great dam and exchanged their two gardens for
two others containing bitter-tasting plants and tamarisk and a few
lote trees. That is how We repaid them for their ingratitude. Are
any but the ungrateful repaid like this? (Qur'an, 34:15-17)

TO ENTER HOUSES THROUGH THEIR DOORS
They will ask you about the crescent moons. Say, 'They are set
times for mankind and for the pilgrimage.' It is not devoutness
for you to enter houses by the back. Rather devoutness is possessed
by those who guard against evil. So come to houses by their doors
and have fear of Allah, so that hopefully you will be successful.
(Qur'an, 2:189)

NOT TO ENTER HOUSES
WITHOUT PERMISSION
And if you find no one at home do not go in until permission has
been granted you. And if you are told to go away then go away.
That is purer for you. Allah knows what you do. There is nothing
wrong in your entering houses where no one lives and where there
is some service for you. Allah knows what you divulge and what
you conceal. (Qur'an, 24:28-29)

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