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Subhead: Praise to Allah, acknowledging His universal dominion and attributes of wisdom and awareness.

Headline: The Sovereign Song of Praise

Priority: highest

Key Quote: None

Lead Verse: 34:1

Scholar Bio: Dean of Academic Affairs at AlMaghrib Institute. One of the most popular Islamic scholars in the English-speaking world.

Multi Source: {'en.sahih': '[All] praise is [due] to Allah, to whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth, and to Him belongs [all] praise in the Hereafter. And He is the Wise, the Acquainted.', 'en.arberry': 'Praise belongs to God to whom belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. To Him belongs praise also in the Hereafter; He is the All-wise, the All-aware.', 'en.maududi': 'All praise be to Allah to Whom belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth, and all praise be to Him in the World to Come. He is Most Wise, All-Aware.', 'en.yusufali': 'Praise be to Allah, to Whom belong all things in the heavens and on earth: to Him be Praise in the Hereafter: and He is Full of Wisdom, acquainted with all things.', 'en.pickthall': 'Praise be to Allah, unto Whom belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. His is the praise in the Hereafter, and He is the Wise, the Aware.'}

Scholar Name: Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Scholar Dates: b. 1975 CE

Scholar Style: Energetic, narrative-driven, brings historical events to life. Speaks as if the events are unfolding now. Master of making ancient contexts feel immediate and relevant.

Scholar Byline: Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor

Scholar Region: Houston, USA → Memphis, Tennessee

Lead Translation: Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Wise, the Expert.

Secondary Stories: [{'text': 'He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends to it. He is the Merciful, the Forgiving.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '34:2'}, {'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'headline': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '34:3'}, {'text': 'That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a generous provision.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'The Covenant of Reward: Belief, Deed, and Divine Provision', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '34:4'}]

Communiques: [{'text': 'Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”', 'title': 'Guided Journeys: Trusting Allah’s Safe Path', 'context': 'The verse reminds us that Allah has meticulously arranged the world to ensure safe travel between blessed cities. This divine arrangement is not a mere coincidence but a manifestation of Allah’s mercy', 'reference': '34:18'}, {'text': 'But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.', 'title': 'When Distance Becomes Dispersal: A Call to Patience and Gratitude', 'context': 'In Surah Az‑Zukhruf, the people’s plea to "lengthen the distance between our journeys" reflects an arrogant attempt to distance themselves from Allah’s mercy and guidance. Scholars such as Ibn\u202fKathir ', 'reference': '34:19'}, {'text': 'Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, “What did your Lord say?” They will say, “The truth, and He is the High, the Great.”', 'title': 'Guarding the Gate of Intercession', 'context': 'In Qur’an 34:23 Allah reminds us that intercession benefits only those He permits. This is not a prohibition of seeking help from the righteous, but a reminder that all assistance ultimately flows thr', 'reference': '34:23'}, {'text': 'Say, “Who provides for you from the heavens and the earth?” Say, “God. And Either you, or we, are rightly guided, or in evident error.”', 'title': 'The Divine Provision: Recognizing Allah as the Sole Provider', 'context': 'This verse reminds us that every breath, every grain of grain, and every star is a sign of Allah’s provision. The Qur’an calls us to recognize that the heavens and the earth belong to Him alone, and t', 'reference': '34:24'}, {'text': 'Say, “You will not be asked about our misdeeds, nor will we be asked about what you do.”', 'title': 'The Quiet Accountability of the Hereafter', 'context': 'The verse reminds us that human judgment is limited and often biased, while Allah’s judgment is complete, fair, and eternal. Scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that the Qur’an protects believers fr', 'reference': '34:25'}, {'text': 'Say, “Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us equitably. He is the All-Knowing Judge.”', 'title': "The Divine Verdict: Trusting Allah's Justice", 'context': "In Surah Al-Qari'ah, Allah reminds us that the final judgment is in His hands alone. The verse encapsulates the certainty that all humans will be gathered and judged by the Most Knowing. Islamic juris", 'reference': '34:26'}, {'text': 'Say, “Show me those you have attached to Him as associates. No indeed! But He is God, the Powerful, the Wise.”', 'title': 'The Call to Expose Idolatry', 'context': 'Shirk—the association of partners with Allah—is the gravest sin in Islam. Verse 34:27 confronts the common human tendency to attribute divine qualities to people, objects, or ideas. By commanding the ', 'reference': '34:27'}, {'text': 'And they say, “We have more wealth and more children, and we will not be punished.”', 'title': 'The Mirage of Material Confidence', 'context': 'In Surah Al‑Mutaffifin, the Prophet (peace be upon him) is reminded that worldly wealth and progeny do not exempt one from divine judgment. The verse contrasts the self‑assured arrogance of the afflue', 'reference': '34:35'}, {'text': 'Say, “My Lord spreads out His bounty to whomever He wills, or restricts it; but most people do not know.”', 'title': 'The Alchemy of Divine Provision', 'context': 'In the Qur’an, Allah reminds us that He alone decides who receives abundance and who is restrained, a concept known as ‘khulq al‑mal’ (creation of wealth). Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah and Al‑Ghazal', 'reference': '34:36'}, {'text': 'On the Day when He gathers them all together, then say to the angels, “Was it you these used to worship?”', 'title': 'The Questioned Witnesses: Angels and the Accountability of Worship', 'context': 'This verse reminds us that on the Day of Judgment the angels, who are purely obedient servants, will be asked whether the people truly worshiped them. Their role is to record deeds, not to be objects ', 'reference': '34:40'}]

Scholar Bio: The Scholar of Medina. His Muwatta is the earliest surviving compilation of Islamic law and hadith.

Scholar Name: Imam Malik

Scholar Dates: 711–795 CE

Scholar Style: Conservative, tradition-anchored, deeply connected to Medinan practice. Writes with the authority of the Prophet's city.

Scholar Byline: Imam Malik | Medina Bureau Chief

Scholar Region: Medina, Arabia

Total Communiques: 10

Statements: [{'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'context': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'reference': '34:3', 'cross_references': ['1:1', '1:2', '1:3']}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?', 'context': 'The Mirage of Mortal Redemption', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'reference': '34:7', 'cross_references': ['1, Ayah 6', '2:6', '2:7']}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”', 'context': 'Echoes of the Oppressed: From Arrogance to Humility', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'reference': '34:31', 'cross_references': []}, {'text': 'And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”', 'context': 'Defying the Deceivers: Standing Firm in the Face of Falsehood', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'reference': '34:43', 'cross_references': ['1:1', '1:2', '1:3']}]

Scholar Bio: The prisoner-scholar who never stopped writing. Imprisoned seven times for his convictions. His pen was more feared than armies.

Consequences: []

Scholar Name: Ibn Taymiyyah

Scholar Dates: 1263–1328 CE

Scholar Style: Fearless, confrontational, unflinching in calling out falsehood. Wrote from prison cells and battlefield camps alike. Documents opposition with surgical precision before dismantling it.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor

Scholar Region: Harran, Turkey → Damascus, Syria

Total Statements: 4

Dossiers: [{'name': 'Allah', 'roles': {'deity': 1, 'giver': 1, 'guide': 1, 'judge': 4, 'object': 110, 'sender': 1, 'speaker': 579, 'subject': 2137, 'forgiver': 1, 'narrator': 1, 'observer': 1, 'promiser': 1, 'addressed': 106, 'addresser': 1, 'commander': 1, 'sovereign': 1, 'benefactor': 1, 'legislator': 15, 'questioner': 2, 'referenced': 1218, 'covenant_maker': 3, 'moral_authority': 1}, 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'sentiment': {'just': 6, 'mixed': 16, 'neutral': 1546, 'revered': 1, 'merciful': 6, 'negative': 49, 'positive': 2526, 'benevolent': 4, 'omnipotent': 1, 'omniscient': 2, 'authoritative': 26, 'authoritative_merciful': 2, 'negative_toward_polytheists': 2}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': 'Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”', 'reference': '34:18'}, {'text': 'But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.', 'reference': '34:19'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Wise, the Expert.', 'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'reference': '34:1'}, {'text': 'He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends to it. He is the Merciful, the Forgiving.', 'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'reference': '34:2'}, {'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'reference': '34:3'}, {'text': 'That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a generous provision.', 'title': 'The Covenant of Reward: Belief, Deed, and Divine Provision', 'reference': '34:4'}, {'text': 'As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment of a painful plague.', 'title': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'reference': '34:5'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 112, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'divine_command', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Angels'}, {'type': 'divine_appointment', 'verse_count': 3, 'other_character': 'Dawud'}, {'type': 'faith', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Jinn'}, {'type': 'divine_favor', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Sulayman'}, {'type': 'dispersal', 'verse_count': 6, 'other_character': 'People of Saba'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 1.2, 'safety': 3.2, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 1.0, 'self_actualization': 0.9}, 'total_mentions': 4187, 'sura_mention_count': 43}, {'name': 'Disbelievers', 'roles': {'object': 126, 'warned': 2, 'speaker': 178, 'subject': 586, 'addressed': 158, 'condemned': 2, 'mentioned': 4, 'opposition': 1, 'referenced': 88}, 'category': 'group', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 8, 'defeated': 1, 'negative': 1133, 'positive': 2, 'regretful': 1}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'reference': '34:3'}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?', 'reference': '34:7'}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”', 'reference': '34:31'}, {'text': 'And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”', 'reference': '34:43'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'reference': '34:3'}, {'text': 'As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment of a painful plague.', 'title': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'reference': '34:5'}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?', 'title': 'The Mirage of Mortal Redemption', 'reference': '34:7'}, {'text': 'Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are in torment, and far astray.', 'title': 'The Mirror of Deception: Recognizing Falsehood in the Quest for Truth', 'reference': '34:8'}, {'text': 'Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We will, We can make the earth cave in beneath them, or make pieces of the sky fall down on them. In that is a sign for every devout servant.', 'title': 'Witnessing Allah’s Omnipotent Signs', 'reference': '34:9'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 94, 'last_appearance': 113, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 0, 'safety': 0, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 0.2, 'self_actualization': 0.5}, 'total_mentions': 1145, 'sura_mention_count': 23}, {'name': 'Muhammad', 'roles': {'object': 89, 'speaker': 135, 'subject': 129, 'observer': 1, 'revealer': 1, 'addressed': 474, 'mentioned': 129, 'recipient': 7, 'referenced': 84}, 'category': 'prophet', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 211, 'negative': 3, 'positive': 835}, 'key_quotes': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'reference': '34:3'}, {'text': 'Those who received knowledge know that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth; and it guides to the path of the Majestic, the Praiseworthy.', 'title': 'The Beacon of Authentic Knowledge', 'reference': '34:6'}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?', 'title': 'The Mirage of Mortal Redemption', 'reference': '34:7'}, {'text': 'Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are in torment, and far astray.', 'title': 'The Mirror of Deception: Recognizing Falsehood in the Quest for Truth', 'reference': '34:8'}, {'text': 'He had no authority over them; except that We willed to distinguish him who believes in the Hereafter, from him who is doubtful about it. Your Lord is Guardian over all things.', 'title': 'Unmasking the Veil of Doubt: A Daily Probe into the Hereafter', 'reference': '34:21'}], 'subcategory': 'named', 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 104, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 2}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'teacher', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Mankind'}, {'type': 'warner-warned', 'verse_count': 2, 'other_character': 'Polytheists'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 3.6, 'safety': 4.9, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 3.1, 'self_actualization': 4.0}, 'total_mentions': 1049, 'sura_mention_count': 23}]

Scholar Bio: The Proof of Islam. Abandoned his prestigious Baghdad professorship to seek spiritual truth. His Ihya Ulum al-Din remains the most influential work on Islamic spirituality.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Ghazali

Scholar Dates: 1058–1111 CE

Scholar Style: Deeply introspective, psychologically penetrating. Moves from rational argument to spiritual insight. Master of analogies that make the abstract tangible. Writes with the gravity of a man who abandoned fame for truth.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief

Scholar Region: Tus, Iran → Baghdad → Damascus → Jerusalem

Total Characters In Sura: 12

Scholar Bio: The prisoner-scholar who never stopped writing. Imprisoned seven times for his convictions. His pen was more feared than armies.

Scholar Name: Ibn Taymiyyah

Scholar Dates: 1263–1328 CE

Scholar Style: Fearless, confrontational, unflinching in calling out falsehood. Wrote from prison cells and battlefield camps alike. Documents opposition with surgical precision before dismantling it.

Total Entries: 4

Scholar Byline: Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor

Scholar Region: Harran, Turkey → Damascus, Syria

Opposition Entries: [{'who': 'Disbelievers', 'context': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'reference': '34:3', 'what_they_said': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record."}, {'who': 'Disbelievers', 'context': 'The Mirage of Mortal Redemption', 'reference': '34:7', 'what_they_said': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?'}, {'who': 'Disbelievers', 'context': 'Echoes of the Oppressed: From Arrogance to Humility', 'reference': '34:31', 'what_they_said': 'Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”'}, {'who': 'Disbelievers', 'context': 'Defying the Deceivers: Standing Firm in the Face of Falsehood', 'reference': '34:43', 'what_they_said': 'And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”'}]

Adversarial Outcomes: []

Edges: [{'type': 'divine_command', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Angels', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'antagonism', 'source': 'Believers', 'target': 'Iblis', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divine_appointment', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Dawud', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'teacher', 'source': 'Mankind', 'target': 'Muhammad', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'faith', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Jinn', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'warner-warned', 'source': 'Muhammad', 'target': 'Polytheists', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'father_son', 'source': 'Dawud', 'target': 'Sulayman', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'divine_favor', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'Sulayman', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'dominion_and_punishment', 'source': 'Jinn', 'target': 'Sulayman', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'dispersal', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'People of Saba', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'seduction', 'source': 'People of Saba', 'target': 'Iblis', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'false_worship', 'source': 'Angels', 'target': 'Polytheists', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'fabricated_kinship_with_allah', 'source': 'Jinn', 'target': 'Polytheists', 'is_adversarial': False}]

Nodes: [{'name': 'Allah', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 43}, {'name': 'Disbelievers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 23}, {'name': 'Muhammad', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 23}, {'name': 'People of Saba', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 6}, {'name': 'Believers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Polytheists', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Jinn', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 4}, {'name': 'Angels', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Sulayman', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Dawud', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Iblis', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 2}, {'name': 'Mankind', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 1}]

Scholar Bio: The father of sociology. His Muqaddimah analyzed the rise and fall of civilizations centuries before modern social science.

Scholar Name: Ibn Khaldun

Scholar Dates: 1332–1406 CE

Scholar Style: Analytical, sociological lens on every event. Examines power dynamics, civilizational cycles, group cohesion (asabiyyah). The first war correspondent who understood why empires fall.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Khaldun | War Correspondent & Political Analyst

Scholar Region: Tunis, Tunisia → Cairo, Egypt

Total Characters: 12

Total Relationships: 13

Scholar Bio: Dean of Academic Affairs at AlMaghrib Institute. One of the most popular Islamic scholars in the English-speaking world.

Scholar Name: Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Chapter Audio: audio/chapters/sura_034.mp3

Scholar Dates: b. 1975 CE

Scholar Style: Energetic, narrative-driven, brings historical events to life. Speaks as if the events are unfolding now. Master of making ancient contexts feel immediate and relevant.

Scholar Byline: Dr. Yasir Qadhi | Front Page Editor

Scholar Region: Houston, USA → Memphis, Tennessee

Total Segments: 54

Verse Segments: [{'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:1', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03606.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in t'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:2', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03607.mp3', 'text_preview': 'He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, a'}, {'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'verse_ref': '34:3', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03608.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will co'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:4', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03609.mp3', 'text_preview': 'That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a gener'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:5', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03610.mp3', 'text_preview': 'As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment '}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:6', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03611.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Those who received knowledge know that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth; and it g'}, {'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'verse_ref': '34:7', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03612.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'verse_ref': '34:8', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03613.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the '}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:9', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03614.mp3', 'text_preview': 'Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We w'}, {'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'verse_ref': '34:10', 'audio_path': 'audio/segments/seg_03615.mp3', 'text_preview': 'We bestowed upon David favor from Us: “O mountains, and birds: echo with him.” And We softened iron '}]

Speaker Distribution: {'Saba': 2, 'Allah': 10, 'Unknown': 6, 'Narrator': 28, 'most men': 2, 'Disbelievers': 4, 'The arrogant ones': 2}

Word: Faith

Frequency: 47

All Themes: [{'count': 47, 'theme': 'Faith', 'percentage': 16.7}, {'count': 29, 'theme': 'Guidance', 'percentage': 10.3}, {'count': 28, 'theme': 'Accountability', 'percentage': 9.9}, {'count': 23, 'theme': 'Knowledge', 'percentage': 8.2}, {'count': 22, 'theme': 'Prophets', 'percentage': 7.8}, {'count': 21, 'theme': 'Creation', 'percentage': 7.4}, {'count': 15, 'theme': 'Afterlife', 'percentage': 5.3}, {'count': 14, 'theme': 'Mercy', 'percentage': 5.0}, {'count': 13, 'theme': 'Gratitude', 'percentage': 4.6}, {'count': 11, 'theme': 'Worship', 'percentage': 3.9}, {'count': 10, 'theme': 'Humility', 'percentage': 3.5}, {'count': 9, 'theme': 'Justice', 'percentage': 3.2}, {'count': 9, 'theme': 'Community', 'percentage': 3.2}, {'count': 8, 'theme': 'Provision', 'percentage': 2.8}, {'count': 7, 'theme': 'Patience', 'percentage': 2.5}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Repentance', 'percentage': 1.8}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Unity', 'percentage': 1.4}, {'count': 3, 'theme': 'Covenant', 'percentage': 1.1}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Charity', 'percentage': 0.7}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Family', 'percentage': 0.7}]

Percentage: 16.7

Scholar Bio: Egypt's most prolific scholar. Author of over 500 works, including the co-authored Tafsir al-Jalalayn completed in a single sitting.

Scholar Name: Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti

Sample Verses: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'reference': '34:1'}, {'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'reference': '34:2'}, {'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'reference': '34:3'}]

Scholar Dates: 1445–1505 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, linguistically precise, playful with Arabic roots. The ultimate polymath — wrote over 500 works. Sees the Quran as a linguistic miracle first.

Scholar Byline: Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti | Linguistics Editor

Scholar Region: Cairo, Egypt

Total Tag Instances: 282

Links: [{'context': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'cited_by': ['34:5', '34:7', '34:8'], 'reference': '1, Ayah 6', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 18}, {'context': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'cited_by': ['34:5', '34:7', '34:8'], 'reference': '2:6', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 18}, {'context': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'cited_by': ['34:5', '34:7', '34:8'], 'reference': '2:7', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 18}, {'context': 'The Reckoning of the Righteous Opposition', 'cited_by': ['34:5', '34:7', '34:8'], 'reference': '2, Ayah 8', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 18}, {'context': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'cited_by': ['34:1', '34:2', '34:3'], 'reference': '1:1', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 13}, {'context': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'cited_by': ['34:1', '34:2', '34:3'], 'reference': '1:2', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 13}, {'context': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'cited_by': ['34:1', '34:2', '34:3'], 'reference': '1:3', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 13}, {'context': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'cited_by': ['34:1', '34:2', '34:3'], 'reference': '1:4', 'target_sura': 1, 'citation_count': 13}, {'context': 'The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility', 'cited_by': ['34:10', '34:19', '34:32'], 'reference': '2:65', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility', 'cited_by': ['34:10', '34:19', '34:32'], 'reference': '2:76', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility', 'cited_by': ['34:10', '34:19', '34:32'], 'reference': '2:87', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Divine Patronage of David: Lessons in Bounty and Humility', 'cited_by': ['34:10', '34:19', '34:32'], 'reference': '2:104', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Mirror of Accountability', 'cited_by': ['34:11', '34:16', '34:25'], 'reference': '2:38', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Mirror of Accountability', 'cited_by': ['34:11', '34:16', '34:25'], 'reference': '2:84', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Mirror of Accountability', 'cited_by': ['34:11', '34:16', '34:25'], 'reference': '2:126', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'The Mirror of Accountability', 'cited_by': ['34:11', '34:16', '34:25'], 'reference': '2:190', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise', 'cited_by': ['34:29', '34:39', '34:52'], 'reference': 'Sura:2, Ayah:1', 'target_sura': None, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise', 'cited_by': ['34:29', '34:39', '34:52'], 'reference': '2:129', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise', 'cited_by': ['34:29', '34:39', '34:52'], 'reference': '2:266', 'target_sura': 2, 'citation_count': 3}, {'context': 'Facing the Skeptic’s Question: The Reality of Allah’s Promise', 'cited_by': ['34:29', '34:39', '34:52'], 'reference': '5:100', 'target_sura': 5, 'citation_count': 3}]

Scholar Bio: Damascus's greatest historian-exegete. His Tafsir Ibn Kathir is the gold standard of Quran-explains-Quran methodology.

Scholar Name: Ibn Kathir

Scholar Dates: 1300–1373 CE

Scholar Style: Clear, evidence-based, Quran-explains-Quran approach. Builds narrative from cross-references. Lets the text speak. The ideal reporter: documents, verifies, cross-checks.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Kathir | Senior News Correspondent

Scholar Region: Busra, Syria → Damascus

Total Cross References: 20

Duas: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'content': 'O Allah, You are the One who owns the heavens and the earth, the One who receives all praise in this world and the Hereafter. Grant me the humility to always recognize Your sovereignty and the wisdom to act in accordance with it.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:1'}, {'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'content': 'O Allah, You are the One who knows what is hidden beneath the earth and what rises from the heavens. Forgive the unseen transgressions of my heart, and grant me mercy that covers all my hidden deeds.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:2'}, {'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'content': 'O Allah, I seek refuge in Your perfect knowledge of the unseen. Strengthen my heart against doubt, that I may walk with certainty in the reality of the Hour and remain ever mindful of Your record of all that is hidden and revealed.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:3'}]

Scholar Bio: Co-founder of Zaytuna College, America's first accredited Muslim liberal arts college. One of the most influential Western Muslims.

Scholar Name: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Daily Actions: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'content': 'Today, before every action—whether you wake, eat, work, or pray—recite the verse or its shortened form aloud, consciously affirming that all power, ownership, and praise belong to Allah alone.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:1'}, {'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'content': 'Today, consciously observe a natural process that remains hidden—roots, underground water, or unseen wind—while acknowledging Allah’s complete knowledge of it.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:2'}, {'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'content': 'Whenever you feel doubt about the Day of Judgment, recite this verse aloud and write a single sentence affirming its truth in your personal journal.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:3'}]

Scholar Dates: b. 1958 CE

Scholar Style: Eloquent, bridges East and West seamlessly. Uses classical sources but speaks in modern idiom. Warm, humorous, deeply human in approach. Connects ancient wisdom to contemporary dilemmas.

Scholar Byline: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf | Reader Engagement Editor

Scholar Region: Washington, USA → Zaytuna College, California

Weekly Challenge: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'content': '**Sovereign Praise Journal (7 Days)**\n1. **Morning Invocation:** Before breakfast, recite the verse or a short phrase: "All praise is due to Allah, the Sovereign of the heavens and earth."\n2. **Midday Check‑In:** At noon, pause for 30 seconds, acknowledge Allah’s ownership of the day, and note in the journal how this awareness altered your focus.\n3. **Evening Reflection:** After dinner, repeat the phrase and write a brief entry on how recognizing Allah’s sovereignty influenced your interactions and decisions.\n4. **Consistency:** Do this at least once before each major activity (work, study, conversation, prayer).\n5. **Outcome Measurement:** At the end of Day\u202f7, review the journal entries. Note any shifts in mindset, reduced impatience, or increased gratitude. Set one concrete practice (e.g., mindful breathing before tasks) to continue beyond the week.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:1'}]

Immediate Responses: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'content': 'Stand upright, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and silently say: "All praise is due to Allah, the Sovereign of the heavens and earth, the Wise, the Acquainted." Feel the weight of His ownership settle over you before proceeding.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:1'}, {'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'content': 'Stand outside for 2 minutes, close your eyes, feel the earth beneath you, imagine roots or water moving unseen. Then say aloud: "Ya Allah, You know what penetrates into the earth and what emerges from it. Guide my hidden deeds as You know them."', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:2'}]

Reflection Questions: [{'title': 'The Sovereign Song of Praise', 'content': 'When did I act today without first acknowledging that all power and praise belong to Allah? How did that omission shape my intentions and conduct?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:1'}, {'title': "Witnessing the Hidden: A Daily Glimpse into Allah's All‑Knowing", 'content': 'When I contemplate the unseen workings of nature, how does that shift my awareness of my own hidden intentions and actions? Do I feel more accountable to Allah’s all‑seeing eye?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:2'}, {'title': 'The Unshakable Record: Anchoring Faith in Allah’s Unseen Ledger', 'content': 'When have I let disbelief or worldly distractions cloud my certainty in the unseen? How can I transform fleeting doubt into steadfast trust in Allah’s knowledge?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '34:3'}]

Transcript: [{'text': 'Praise be to God, to Whom belongs everything in the heavens and the earth; and praise be to Him in the Hereafter. He is the Wise, the Expert.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:1', 'aya_number': 1}, {'text': 'He knows what penetrates into the earth, and what comes out of it, and what descends from the sky, and what ascends to it. He is the Merciful, the Forgiving.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:2', 'aya_number': 2}, {'text': "Those who disbelieve say, “The Hour will not come upon us.” Say, “Yes indeed, by my Lord, it will come upon you. He is the Knower of the unseen.” Not an atom's weight in the heavens and the earth, or anything smaller or larger, escapes His knowledge. All are in a Clear Record.", 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:3', 'aya_number': 3}, {'text': 'That He may recompense those who believe and do good works. Those will have forgiveness, and a generous provision.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:4', 'aya_number': 4}, {'text': 'As for those who strive against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—for them is a punishment of a painful plague.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:5', 'aya_number': 5}, {'text': 'Those who received knowledge know that what is revealed to you from your Lord is the truth; and it guides to the path of the Majestic, the Praiseworthy.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:6', 'aya_number': 6}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieved said, “Shall we point out to you a man, who will tell you that, once torn into shreds, you will be in a new creation?', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:7', 'aya_number': 7}, {'text': 'Did he invent a lie about God, or is there madness in him?” Indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are in torment, and far astray.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:8', 'aya_number': 8}, {'text': 'Do they not reflect upon what lies before them and behind them, of the heaven and the earth? If We will, We can make the earth cave in beneath them, or make pieces of the sky fall down on them. In that is a sign for every devout servant.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:9', 'aya_number': 9}, {'text': 'We bestowed upon David favor from Us: “O mountains, and birds: echo with him.” And We softened iron for him.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:10', 'aya_number': 10}, {'text': '“Make coats of armor, and measure the links well; and work righteousness. I am Observant of everything you do.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:11', 'aya_number': 11}, {'text': 'And for Solomon the wind—its outward journey was one month, and its return journey was one month. And We made a spring of tar flow for him. And there were sprites that worked under him, by the leave of his Lord. But whoever of them swerved from Our command, We make him taste of the punishment of the Inferno.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:12', 'aya_number': 12}, {'text': 'They made for him whatever he wished: sanctuaries, statues, bowls like pools, and heavy cauldrons. “O House of David, work with appreciation,” but a few of My servants are appreciative.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:13', 'aya_number': 13}, {'text': 'Then, when We decreed death for him, nothing indicated his death to them except an earthworm eating at his staff. Then, when he fell down, it became clear to the sprites that, had they known the unseen, they would not have remained in the demeaning torment.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:14', 'aya_number': 14}, {'text': 'In Sheba’s homeland there used to be a wonder: two gardens, on the right, and on the left. “Eat of your Lord’s provision, and give thanks to Him.” A good land, and a forgiving Lord.', 'speaker': 'Saba', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:15', 'aya_number': 15}, {'text': 'But they turned away, so We unleashed against them the flood of the dam; and We substituted their two gardens with two gardens of bitter fruits, thorny shrubs, and meager harvest.', 'speaker': 'Saba', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:16', 'aya_number': 16}, {'text': 'We thus penalized them for their ingratitude. Would We penalize any but the ungrateful?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:17', 'aya_number': 17}, {'text': 'Between them and the towns We had blessed, We placed prominent towns, and We made the travel between them easy. “Travel between them by night and day, in safety.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:18', 'aya_number': 18}, {'text': 'But they said, “Our Lord, lengthen the distances of our journeys.” They wronged themselves; so We made them history, and We scattered them in every direction. In this are lessons for every steadfast and appreciative person.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:19', 'aya_number': 19}, {'text': 'Satan was correct in his assessment of them. They followed him, except for a group of believers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:20', 'aya_number': 20}, {'text': 'He had no authority over them; except that We willed to distinguish him who believes in the Hereafter, from him who is doubtful about it. Your Lord is Guardian over all things.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:21', 'aya_number': 21}, {'text': "Say, “Call upon those whom you claim besides God. They possess not an atom's weight in the heavens or the earth, and they possess no share of either, and He has no backers from among them.”", 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:22', 'aya_number': 22}, {'text': 'Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, “What did your Lord say?” They will say, “The truth, and He is the High, the Great.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:23', 'aya_number': 23}, {'text': 'Say, “Who provides for you from the heavens and the earth?” Say, “God. And Either you, or we, are rightly guided, or in evident error.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:24', 'aya_number': 24}, {'text': 'Say, “You will not be asked about our misdeeds, nor will we be asked about what you do.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:25', 'aya_number': 25}, {'text': 'Say, “Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us equitably. He is the All-Knowing Judge.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:26', 'aya_number': 26}, {'text': 'Say, “Show me those you have attached to Him as associates. No indeed! But He is God, the Powerful, the Wise.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:27', 'aya_number': 27}, {'text': 'We sent you only universally to all people, a herald and warner, but most people do not know.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:28', 'aya_number': 28}, {'text': 'And they say, “When is this promise due, if you are truthful?”', 'speaker': 'most men', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:29', 'aya_number': 29}, {'text': 'Say, “You are promised a Day, which you cannot postpone by one hour, nor bring forward.”', 'speaker': 'most men', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:30', 'aya_number': 30}, {'text': 'Those who disbelieve say, “We will never believe in this Quran, nor in what came before it.” If you could only see the wrongdoers, captive before their Lord, throwing back allegations at one another. Those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “Were it not for you, we would have been believers.”', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:31', 'aya_number': 31}, {'text': 'Those who were arrogant will say to those who were oppressed, “Was it us who turned you away from guidance when it came to you? No indeed, you yourselves were sinful.”', 'speaker': 'The arrogant ones', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:32', 'aya_number': 32}, {'text': 'And those who were oppressed will say to those who were arrogant, “It was your scheming by night and day; as you instructed us to reject God, and to set up rivals to Him.” They will hide their remorse when they see the retribution. We will put yokes around the necks of those who disbelieved. Will they be repaid for anything other than what they used to do?', 'speaker': 'The arrogant ones', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:33', 'aya_number': 33}, {'text': 'We sent no warner to any town, without its affluent saying, “We reject what you are sent with.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:34', 'aya_number': 34}, {'text': 'And they say, “We have more wealth and more children, and we will not be punished.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:35', 'aya_number': 35}, {'text': 'Say, “My Lord spreads out His bounty to whomever He wills, or restricts it; but most people do not know.”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:36', 'aya_number': 36}, {'text': 'It is neither your wealth nor your children that bring you closer to Us, but it is he who believes and does good deeds. These will have a double reward for what they did; and they will reside in the Chambers, in peace and security.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:37', 'aya_number': 37}, {'text': 'But those who work against Our revelations, seeking to undermine them—those will be summoned to the punishment.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:38', 'aya_number': 38}, {'text': 'Say, “My Lord extends the provision to whomever He wills of His servants, or withholds it. Anything you spend, He will replace it. He is the Best of providers.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:39', 'aya_number': 39}, {'text': 'On the Day when He gathers them all together, then say to the angels, “Was it you these used to worship?”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:40', 'aya_number': 40}, {'text': 'They will say, “Be You glorified; You are our Master, not them. In fact, they used to worship the jinn, and most of them had faith in them.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:41', 'aya_number': 41}, {'text': '“Today, none of you has the power to profit or harm the other.” And We will say to those who did wrong, “Taste the agony of the Fire which you used to deny.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:42', 'aya_number': 42}, {'text': 'And when Our enlightening Verses are recited to them, they say, “This is nothing but a man who wants to divert you from what your ancestors used to worship.” And they say, “This is nothing but a fabricated lie.” And when the Truth comes to them, the blasphemers say of the Truth, “This is nothing but plain magic.”', 'speaker': 'Disbelievers', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:43', 'aya_number': 43}, {'text': 'But We gave them no book to study, and We did not send them any warner before you.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:44', 'aya_number': 44}, {'text': 'Those before them also denied the Truth, yet they have not attained one-tenth of what We had given them. They rejected My messengers, so how was My disapproval?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:45', 'aya_number': 45}, {'text': 'Say, “I offer you a single advice: devote yourselves to God, in pairs, or individually; and reflect. There is no madness in your friend. He is just a warner to you, before the advent of a severe punishment.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:46', 'aya_number': 46}, {'text': 'Say, “Whatever compensation I have asked of you, is yours. My compensation comes only from God, and He is Witness over all things.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:47', 'aya_number': 47}, {'text': 'Say, “My Lord projects the truth. He is the Knower of the Unseen.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:48', 'aya_number': 48}, {'text': 'Say, “The Truth has come; while falsehood can neither originate, nor regenerate.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:49', 'aya_number': 49}, {'text': 'Say, “If I err, I err only to my own loss; but if I am guided, it is by what my Lord inspires me. He is Hearing and Near.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:50', 'aya_number': 50}, {'text': 'If you could only see when they are terrified, and there is no escape, and they are seized from a nearby place.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:51', 'aya_number': 51}, {'text': 'And they say, “We have believed in it.” But how can they attain it from a distant place?', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '34:52', 'aya_number': 52}, {'text': 'They have rejected it in the past, and made allegations from a far-off place.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:53', 'aya_number': 53}, {'text': 'A barrier will be placed between them and what they desire, as was done formerly with their counterparts. They were in disturbing doubt.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '34:54', 'aya_number': 54}]

Scholar Bio: The Andalusian exile who wrote the most legally comprehensive tafsir in Islamic history — Al-Jami li Ahkam al-Quran.

Verse Count: 54

Scholar Name: Imam al-Qurtubi

Scholar Dates: 1214–1273 CE

Scholar Style: Systematic, verse-by-verse, extracts practical rulings from every passage. Combines Andalusian literary elegance with Egyptian scholarly rigor.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Qurtubi | Senior Legal Analyst

Scholar Region: Cordoba, Spain → Cairo, Egypt