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Subhead: Allah provides sustenance from unseen sources; trust in Him suffices; divine decree ensures fulfillment.

Headline: The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan

Priority: highest

Key Quote: None

Lead Verse: 65:3

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

Multi Source: {'en.sahih': 'And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a [decreed] extent.', 'en.arberry': 'and He will provide for him from whence he never reckoned. And whosoever puts his trust in God, He shall suffice him. God attains his purpose. God has appointed a measure for everything.', 'en.maududi': 'and will provide him sustenance from whence he never even imagined. Whoever puts his trust in Allah, He shall suffice him. Surely Allah brings about what He decrees; Allah has set a measure for everything.', 'en.yusufali': 'And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion.', 'en.pickthall': 'And will provide for him from (a quarter) whence he hath no expectation. And whosoever putteth his trust in Allah, He will suffice him. Lo! Allah bringeth His command to pass. Allah hath set a measure for all things.'}

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

Lead Translation: And will provide for him from where he never expected. Whoever relies on God—He will suffice him. God will accomplish His purpose. God has set a measure to all things.

Secondary Stories: [{'text': 'This is the ordinance of God, which He sent down to you. Whoever fears God—He will remit his sins, and will amplify his reward.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'The Divine Purge: Taqwa as the Path to Cleansing and Reward', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '65:5'}, {'text': 'It tasted the result of its decisions, and the outcome of its decisions was perdition.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '65:9'}, {'text': 'God is He Who created seven heavens, and their like of earth. The command descends through them, so that you may know that God is Capable of everything, and that God Encompasses everything in knowledge.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'The Cosmic Confirmation of Divine Competence', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '65:12'}]

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': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'O Prophet! If any of you divorce women, divorce them during their period of purity, and calculate their term. And be pious before God, your Lord. And do not evict them from their homes, nor shall they leave, unless they have committed a proven adultery. These are the limits of God—whoever oversteps God’s limits has wronged his own soul. You never know; God may afterwards bring about a new situation.', 'title': 'Guarding the Sanctity of the Iddah: A Divine Blueprint for Divorce', 'reference': '65:1'}, {'text': 'Once they have reached their term, either retain them honorably, or separate from them honorably. And call to witness two just people from among you, and give upright testimony for God. By that is exhorted whoever believes in God and the Last Day. And whoever fears God—He will make a way out for him.', 'title': 'The Witness of Justice', 'reference': '65:2'}, {'text': 'And will provide for him from where he never expected. Whoever relies on God—He will suffice him. God will accomplish His purpose. 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If any of you divorce women, divorce them during their period of purity, and calculate their term. And be pious before God, your Lord. And do not evict them from their homes, nor shall they leave, unless they have committed a proven adultery. These are the limits of God—whoever oversteps God’s limits has wronged his own soul. You never know; God may afterwards bring about a new situation.', 'title': 'Guarding the Sanctity of the Iddah: A Divine Blueprint for Divorce', 'reference': '65:1'}, {'text': 'Once they have reached their term, either retain them honorably, or separate from them honorably. And call to witness two just people from among you, and give upright testimony for God. By that is exhorted whoever believes in God and the Last Day. And whoever fears God—He will make a way out for him.', 'title': 'The Witness of Justice', 'reference': '65:2'}, {'text': 'Allow them to reside where you reside, according to your means, and do not harass them in order to make things difficult for them. If they are pregnant, spend on them until they give birth. And if they nurse your infant, give them their payment. And conduct your relation in amity. But if you disagree, then let another woman nurse him.', 'title': 'Guardians of Dignity: Upholding the Rights of Women in Need', 'reference': '65:6'}, {'text': 'God has prepared for them a severe retribution. So beware of God, O you who possess intellect and have faith. God has sent down to you a Reminder.', 'title': 'Guarding the Gate: The Call to Fear and Believe', 'reference': '65:10'}, {'text': 'A messenger who recites to you God’s Verses, clear and distinct, that he may bring those who believe and work righteousness from darkness into light. Whoever believes in God and acts with integrity, He will admit him into gardens beneath which rivers flow, therein to abide forever. God has given him an excellent provision.', 'title': 'Guiding Light: From Darkness to Gardens', 'reference': '65:11'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 93, 'last_appearance': 110, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 0.5, 'safety': 5.9, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 5.5, 'self_actualization': 5.3}, 'total_mentions': 878, 'sura_mention_count': 5}, {'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': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'How many a town defied the command of its Lord and His messengers? So We held it strictly accountable, and We punished it with a dreadful punishment.', 'title': 'Cities of Arrogance, Lessons for Our Hearts', 'reference': '65:8'}, {'text': 'It tasted the result of its decisions, and the outcome of its decisions was perdition.', 'title': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'reference': '65:9'}, {'text': 'God has prepared for them a severe retribution. So beware of God, O you who possess intellect and have faith. God has sent down to you a Reminder.', 'title': 'Guarding the Gate: The Call to Fear and Believe', 'reference': '65:10'}], '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': 3}]

Scholar Bio: The Greatest Sheikh. Born in Andalusia, died in Damascus. His Fusus al-Hikam explores the inner psychology of every prophet.

Scholar Name: Ibn Arabi

Scholar Dates: 1165–1240 CE

Scholar Style: Visionary, layered, sees hidden dimensions in every verse. Writes as though the text is alive and breathing. Uncovers psychological depths beneath surface narratives.

Scholar Byline: Ibn Arabi | Character Profiler & Unseen Bureau Chief

Scholar Region: Murcia, Spain → Damascus, Syria

Total Characters In Sura: 4

Articles: [{'text': 'It tasted the result of its decisions, and the outcome of its decisions was perdition.', 'title': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'themes': ['Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '65:9', 'reflection': 'The verse reminds us that every affair—whether a thought, a word, or an action—has a tangible outcome. Islamic scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah emphasize that the believer’s intention (niyyah) determines the fate of deeds: a well‑intentioned act becomes a source of reward, while a heedless act leads t'}, {'text': 'God is He Who created seven heavens, and their like of earth. The command descends through them, so that you may know that God is Capable of everything, and that God Encompasses everything in knowledge.', 'title': 'The Cosmic Confirmation of Divine Competence', 'themes': ['Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 5, 'reference': '65:12', 'reflection': 'The verse affirms that Allah’s creative act extended to seven heavens and the earth, mirroring each other, establishing a cosmological hierarchy. The mention of "His command descends among them" indicates the omniscient decree that flows from the heavens to the earth, reminding believers that every '}, {'text': 'O Prophet! If any of you divorce women, divorce them during their period of purity, and calculate their term. And be pious before God, your Lord. And do not evict them from their homes, nor shall they leave, unless they have committed a proven adultery. These are the limits of God—whoever oversteps God’s limits has wronged his own soul. You never know; God may afterwards bring about a new situation.', 'title': 'Guarding the Sanctity of the Iddah: A Divine Blueprint for Divorce', 'themes': ['Family', 'Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 4, 'reference': '65:1', 'reflection': 'The verse of An‑Nur 65:1 codifies the *iddah*—a divine safeguard that protects the rights of the woman, preserves the sanctity of marriage, and prevents hasty decisions that could harm either party. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah explain that the *iddah* is both a physical and moral waiting period, '}, {'text': 'Once they have reached their term, either retain them honorably, or separate from them honorably. And call to witness two just people from among you, and give upright testimony for God. By that is exhorted whoever believes in God and the Last Day. And whoever fears God—He will make a way out for him.', 'title': 'The Witness of Justice', 'themes': ['Covenant', 'Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 4, 'reference': '65:2', 'reflection': 'This verse codifies the prophetic practice of ensuring fairness in every contract by requiring two just witnesses. Scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah in *Al-Muqaddimah* and Al‑Ghazzali in *Ihya’ ‘Ulum al‑Din* emphasize that witnesses act as safeguards against injustice, reflecting the Qur’anic principle'}, {'text': 'As for those of your women who have reached menopause, if you have any doubts, their term shall be three months—and also for those who have not yet menstruated. As for those who are pregnant, their term shall be until they have delivered. 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But if you disagree, then let another woman nurse him.', 'title': 'Guardians of Dignity: Upholding the Rights of Women in Need', 'themes': ['Family', 'Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 4, 'reference': '65:6', 'reflection': 'This verse crystallizes the Islamic principle that the community bears a responsibility toward women who have lost their husbands or are in vulnerable states. The injunction to ‘lodge them out of your means’ reflects the concept of *al‑ʿadāʾ* (support) that extends beyond obligatory *zakat* to inclu'}, {'text': 'The wealthy shall spend according to his means; and he whose resources are restricted shall spend according to what God has given him. God never burdens a soul beyond what He has given it. God will bring ease after hardship.', 'title': 'The Alchemy of Generosity: Wealth, Scarcity, and Divine Ease', 'themes': ['Justice'], 'speaker': None, 'is_quote': False, 'priority': 4, 'reference': '65:7', 'reflection': 'Surah Al‑A\'raf 65:7 reminds us that generosity is not bound by wealth but by Allah’s gift to each soul. The verse juxtaposes the affluent and the restricted, underscoring that no one is "charged" beyond what He has bestowed. This principle echoes the hadith of the Prophet (ﷺ) who said, "The believer'}]

Desk Name: Court & Legal Affairs

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

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

Total Relevant Verses: 7

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

Chapter Audio: audio/chapters/sura_065.mp3

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

Total Segments: 12

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Speaker Distribution: {'Narrator': 12}

Word: Faith

Frequency: 10

All Themes: [{'count': 10, 'theme': 'Faith', 'percentage': 14.9}, {'count': 7, 'theme': 'Justice', 'percentage': 10.4}, {'count': 7, 'theme': 'Guidance', 'percentage': 10.4}, {'count': 6, 'theme': 'Accountability', 'percentage': 9.0}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Mercy', 'percentage': 7.5}, {'count': 5, 'theme': 'Prophets', 'percentage': 7.5}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Creation', 'percentage': 6.0}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Afterlife', 'percentage': 6.0}, {'count': 3, 'theme': 'Unity', 'percentage': 4.5}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Family', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Covenant', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Gratitude', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Provision', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Charity', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Humility', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Knowledge', 'percentage': 3.0}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Repentance', 'percentage': 1.5}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Community', 'percentage': 1.5}]

Percentage: 14.9

Scholar Bio: A Jewish-Austrian journalist who embraced Islam, lived with Bedouins, and produced one of the most intellectually rigorous Quran translations.

Scholar Name: Muhammad Asad

Sample Verses: [{'title': 'The Witness of Justice', 'reference': '65:2'}, {'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'reference': '65:3'}, {'title': 'The Divine Ease of Trust', 'reference': '65:4'}]

Scholar Dates: 1900–1992 CE

Scholar Style: Precise, linguistically meticulous, explains Arabic nuance for Western audiences. An outsider-turned-insider who brings fresh eyes to ancient text. Every word choice is deliberate and defended.

Scholar Byline: Muhammad Asad | Arabic Linguistics Consultant

Scholar Region: Lviv, Austria-Hungary → Arabia → Pakistan → Spain

Total Tag Instances: 67

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Scholar Bio: Author of the most comprehensive tafsir and history ever written. His 40-volume History of Prophets and Kings remains unmatched.

Scholar Name: Imam al-Tabari

Scholar Dates: 839–923 CE

Scholar Style: Encyclopedic, exhaustive documentation, chains of narration preserved. Presents all available reports before offering his own analysis. The consummate historian — lets sources speak first.

Scholar Byline: Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian

Scholar Region: Amol, Iran → Baghdad, Iraq

Total Cross References: 20

Duas: [{'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'content': 'O Allah, You are the provider of all needs. Grant me the trust to rely on You fully, that I may recognize and accept Your provision even when it comes from unexpected places. Strengthen my faith that You are sufficient for every circumstance.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:3'}, {'title': 'The Divine Purge: Taqwa as the Path to Cleansing and Reward', 'content': 'O Allah, grant me the sincere fear that purges my faults, removes my misdeeds, and magnifies my reward. Make my repentance a means of cleansing, and my faith a source of endless blessings.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:5'}, {'title': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'content': 'O Allah, make me aware of the consequences of my affairs, guard me from the taste of loss, and guide my choices to Your mercy and wisdom. Let my deeds be a source of reward, not regret.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:9'}]

Scholar Bio: A leading European Muslim intellectual. Grandson of Hassan al-Banna. His Radical Reform proposed a fresh reading of Islamic sources.

Scholar Name: Tariq Ramadan

Daily Actions: [{'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'content': 'Whenever you encounter doubt about a need—whether food, work, or health—recite 65:3, place your trust in Allah, and act with confidence that He will provide from unseen sources.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:3'}, {'title': 'The Divine Purge: Taqwa as the Path to Cleansing and Reward', 'content': 'Today, consciously identify one small misdeed or hesitation in your heart, and replace it with a sincere act of taqwa—an intention to seek Allah’s forgiveness and a tangible good deed.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:5'}, {'title': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'content': 'Identify one decision today that led to a negative outcome or could have led to one, and consciously replace it with a better alternative aligned with Allah’s guidance.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:9'}]

Scholar Dates: b. 1962 CE

Scholar Style: Accessible, community-oriented, bridges Islamic principles with modern life. Writes for the active Muslim who wants to make faith practical. Emphasizes daily application over theoretical discussion.

Scholar Byline: Tariq Ramadan | Community Action Editor

Scholar Region: Geneva, Switzerland

Weekly Challenge: [{'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'content': '**The Trust Tracker (7 Days)**\n1. **Morning**: Write down one specific need you anticipate today (e.g., a task at work, a meal, a health concern).\n2. **Recite**: Say verse 65:3, affirming that Allah will provide from unexpected sources.\n3. **Act**: Proceed with your day, trusting that Allah will supply what is required.\n4. **Evening**: Record whether you received any provision that exceeded your expectation—note the source (direct, indirect, spiritual insight, etc.).\n5. **Reflection**: Rate your trust level on a scale of 1-10 and note any changes in your mindset.\n6. **End of Week**: Summarize patterns, highlight moments of surprise provision, and set a personal intention to deepen tawakkul in the coming weeks.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:3'}]

Immediate Responses: [{'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'content': 'Sit in a quiet place, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and recite: "Wa yudabbir laka min ghalibatil-ibad..." (Allah will provide from unexpected sources). Visualize a source of provision beyond your current expectation, and feel gratitude for the unseen help.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:3'}, {'title': 'The Divine Purge: Taqwa as the Path to Cleansing and Reward', 'content': 'Take a moment now. Write down the misdeed or hesitation on a small note. Recite “Astaghfirullah” and say, “I intend to replace this with [specific good deed].” Then perform that good deed immediately—give a compliment, donate a few dirhams, or help a neighbor. Keep the note beside you until you feel the weight lift.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:5'}]

Reflection Questions: [{'title': "The Unexpected Provision: Trusting Allah's Hidden Plan", 'content': 'When have I focused so much on my own planning that I ignored Allah’s hidden provision? How did my actions and peace change when I consciously placed reliance on Him instead of my own schemes?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:3'}, {'title': 'The Divine Purge: Taqwa as the Path to Cleansing and Reward', 'content': 'When have I allowed fear of Allah to be merely intellectual, and how would my actions change if that fear translated into tangible repentance and increased reward?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:5'}, {'title': 'The Taste of Consequence: A Call to Mindful Choices', 'content': "Which of my actions today was driven by impatience or heedlessness, and how could I have aligned it with Allah’s guidance to avoid the 'bad consequence' mentioned in the verse?", 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '65:9'}]

Transcript: [{'text': 'O Prophet! If any of you divorce women, divorce them during their period of purity, and calculate their term. And be pious before God, your Lord. And do not evict them from their homes, nor shall they leave, unless they have committed a proven adultery. These are the limits of God—whoever oversteps God’s limits has wronged his own soul. You never know; God may afterwards bring about a new situation.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:1', 'aya_number': 1}, {'text': 'Once they have reached their term, either retain them honorably, or separate from them honorably. And call to witness two just people from among you, and give upright testimony for God. By that is exhorted whoever believes in God and the Last Day. And whoever fears God—He will make a way out for him.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:2', 'aya_number': 2}, {'text': 'And will provide for him from where he never expected. Whoever relies on God—He will suffice him. God will accomplish His purpose. God has set a measure to all things.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:3', 'aya_number': 3}, {'text': 'As for those of your women who have reached menopause, if you have any doubts, their term shall be three months—and also for those who have not yet menstruated. As for those who are pregnant, their term shall be until they have delivered. Whoever fears God—He will make things easy for him.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:4', 'aya_number': 4}, {'text': 'This is the ordinance of God, which He sent down to you. Whoever fears God—He will remit his sins, and will amplify his reward.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:5', 'aya_number': 5}, {'text': 'Allow them to reside where you reside, according to your means, and do not harass them in order to make things difficult for them. If they are pregnant, spend on them until they give birth. And if they nurse your infant, give them their payment. And conduct your relation in amity. But if you disagree, then let another woman nurse him.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:6', 'aya_number': 6}, {'text': 'The wealthy shall spend according to his means; and he whose resources are restricted shall spend according to what God has given him. God never burdens a soul beyond what He has given it. God will bring ease after hardship.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:7', 'aya_number': 7}, {'text': 'How many a town defied the command of its Lord and His messengers? So We held it strictly accountable, and We punished it with a dreadful punishment.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:8', 'aya_number': 8}, {'text': 'It tasted the result of its decisions, and the outcome of its decisions was perdition.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:9', 'aya_number': 9}, {'text': 'God has prepared for them a severe retribution. So beware of God, O you who possess intellect and have faith. God has sent down to you a Reminder.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:10', 'aya_number': 10}, {'text': 'A messenger who recites to you God’s Verses, clear and distinct, that he may bring those who believe and work righteousness from darkness into light. Whoever believes in God and acts with integrity, He will admit him into gardens beneath which rivers flow, therein to abide forever. God has given him an excellent provision.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:11', 'aya_number': 11}, {'text': 'God is He Who created seven heavens, and their like of earth. The command descends through them, so that you may know that God is Capable of everything, and that God Encompasses everything in knowledge.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '65:12', 'aya_number': 12}]

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

Verse Count: 12

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