Ramadan 2016 - Surat al-Baqarah - Day 17

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan delves into Ayats 40 to 42 of the magnificent Surah Al Baqarah that marks the start of a very lengthy discussion about the children of Israel. Ayats 40 - 121 of Surah Al Baqarah are dedicated to this very purpose. Allah SWT reminds the Children of Israel that He did favor them, but they were ungrateful. The favors that Allah SWT has bestowed upon the children of Israel are numerous: The selection of Messengers from among them. The revelation of the Holy Books. Saving them from the agonies of Firaun and his people. So Allah SWT ordered them to remember what He has bestowed upon their forefathers and not to forget His favors. This Ayah contains encouragement, followed by a warning. Allah SWT first called the Children of Israel, using encouragement. Then He warned them so that they might return to the Truth, follow the Messenger ﷺ, follow the prohibitions and commands and believe in its content of the Noble Quran.