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Subhead: Direct command to worship Allah, fear Him, and obey the Prophet

Headline: The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience

Priority: highest

Key Quote: None

Lead Verse: 71:3

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

Multi Source: {'en.sahih': "[Saying], 'Worship Allah, fear Him and obey me.", 'en.arberry': 'saying, "Serve God, and fear Him, and obey you me,', 'en.maududi': 'that you serve Allah and fear Him, and follow me;', 'en.yusufali': '"That ye should worship Allah, fear Him and obey me:', 'en.pickthall': '(Bidding you): Serve Allah and keep your duty unto Him and obey me,'}

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: Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me.

Secondary Stories: [{'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'headline': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '71:4'}, {'text': 'And God germinated you from the earth like plants.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'headline': 'From Soil to Soul: The Divine Blueprint of Growth', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '71:17'}, {'text': 'Then He will return you into it, and will bring you out again.', 'speaker': None, 'headline': 'The Twofold Extraction: Preparing for the Return', 'priority': 'highest', 'verse_ref': '71:18'}]

Communiques: [{'text': 'Whenever I called them to Your forgiveness, they thrust their fingers into their ears, and wrapped themselves in their garments, and insisted, and became more and more arrogant.', 'title': 'The Deafening of the Heart: Lessons from the Unhearing', 'context': 'The verse vividly illustrates the human tendency to block divine mercy with self‑sufficiency and arrogance – symbolized by ‘putting fingers in the ears’ and covering oneself with garments. Scholars su', 'reference': '71:7'}, {'text': 'Then I appealed to them publicly, and I spoke to them privately.', 'title': 'The Dual Voice: Public Declaration and Private Confession', 'context': 'In Surah Al‑Muddathir, Allah commands the Prophet to both announce (tawjihi) the message publicly and confide (khabar) it secretly. This duality reflects the prophetic strategy of balancing outward pr', 'reference': '71:9'}, {'text': 'He will let loose the sky upon you in torrents.', 'title': 'The Living Veil of Mercy: Embracing the Rain of Blessings', 'context': 'The Qur’an repeatedly links rain to divine mercy, portraying it as a tangible sign of God’s ongoing care for His creation. In 71:11, the phrase ‘continuing showers’ underscores the idea that Allah’s b', 'reference': '71:11'}, {'text': 'What is the matter with you, that you do not appreciate God’s Greatness?', 'title': 'The Mirror of Pride: A Call to Attribute All Glory to Allah', 'context': 'In 71:13, the Prophet’s people are rebuked for failing to attribute their achievements to Allah, a subtle form of shirk—claiming ownership of what is truly His. Islamic scholarship consistently warns ', 'reference': '71:13'}, {'text': 'Do you not realize that God created seven heavens in layers?', 'title': 'Layers of the Heavens: A Daily Journey of Wonder', 'context': 'The Qur’an’s reference to seven heavens is not merely a cosmological curiosity but a theological sign of divine order and completeness. Classical scholars such as Ibn al‑Qayyim and al‑Ghazali linked t', 'reference': '71:15'}, {'text': 'And God germinated you from the earth like plants.', 'title': 'From Soil to Soul: The Divine Blueprint of Growth', 'context': 'This verse reminds us that human development is not a solitary endeavor but a divine process initiated by Allah. The phrase ‘grow from the earth’ evokes both the physical emergence of a human from the', 'reference': '71:17'}, {'text': 'And God made the earth a spread for you.', 'title': 'The Expansive Canvas of Creation', 'context': 'Surah Al‑Mutaffifin, where this verse appears, reminds believers that the earth’s vastness is a deliberate design for humanity’s use and a test of their gratitude. Scholars like Ibn al‑Qayyim emphasiz', 'reference': '71:19'}, {'text': 'That you may travel its diverse roads.’”', 'title': 'Charting the Path of Passage', 'context': 'In Surah Al‑Ma’arij, the phrase *khuruj* (roads) refers to the ordained exits that lead believers toward the Hereafter. Ibn\u202fKathir explains that these paths are the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the righteo', 'reference': '71:20'}]

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 Communiques: 8

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': 'Whenever I called them to Your forgiveness, they thrust their fingers into their ears, and wrapped themselves in their garments, and insisted, and became more and more arrogant.', 'reference': '71:7'}, {'text': 'He will let loose the sky upon you in torrents.', 'reference': '71:11'}, {'text': 'What is the matter with you, that you do not appreciate God’s Greatness?', 'reference': '71:13'}, {'text': 'Do you not realize that God created seven heavens in layers?', 'reference': '71:15'}, {'text': 'And God germinated you from the earth like plants.', 'reference': '71:17'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'We sent Noah to his people: “Warn your people before there comes upon them a painful punishment.”', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Timely Warning', 'reference': '71:1'}, {'text': 'Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me.', 'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'reference': '71:3'}, {'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'reference': '71:4'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.', 'title': 'Unyielding Voice: The Call of a Prophet', 'reference': '71:5'}, {'text': 'Whenever I called them to Your forgiveness, they thrust their fingers into their ears, and wrapped themselves in their garments, and insisted, and became more and more arrogant.', 'title': 'The Deafening of the Heart: Lessons from the Unhearing', 'reference': '71:7'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 112, 'last_appearance': 114, 'first_appearance': 1}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'rejected_and_punished', 'verse_count': 4, 'other_character': 'People of Nuh'}], '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': 20}, {'name': 'Nuh', 'roles': {'object': 15, 'speaker': 48, 'subject': 13, 'addressed': 12, 'mentioned': 2, 'referenced': 24}, 'category': 'prophet', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 12, 'positive': 102}, 'key_quotes': [{'text': 'He said, “O my people, I am to you a clear warner.', 'reference': '71:2'}, {'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'reference': '71:4'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.', 'reference': '71:5'}, {'text': 'Noah said, “My Lord, do not leave of the unbelievers a single dweller on earth.', 'reference': '71:26'}, {'text': 'My Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and anyone who enters my home in faith, and all the believing men and believing women; and do not increase the wrongdoers except in perdition.”', 'reference': '71:28'}], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'We sent Noah to his people: “Warn your people before there comes upon them a painful punishment.”', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Timely Warning', 'reference': '71:1'}, {'text': 'He said, “O my people, I am to you a clear warner.', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Call: A Clear Warner', 'reference': '71:2'}, {'text': 'Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me.', 'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'reference': '71:3'}, {'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'reference': '71:4'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.', 'title': 'Unyielding Voice: The Call of a Prophet', 'reference': '71:5'}], 'subcategory': 'named', 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 30, 'last_appearance': 71, 'first_appearance': 3}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'prayer_against', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Disbelievers'}, {'type': 'intercession', 'verse_count': 1, 'other_character': 'Believers'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 0, 'safety': 2.3, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 0, 'self_actualization': 1.0}, 'total_mentions': 114, 'sura_mention_count': 17}, {'name': 'People of Nuh', 'roles': {'object': 8, 'speaker': 5, 'subject': 16, 'addressed': 20, 'referenced': 11}, 'category': 'group', 'sentiment': {'neutral': 14, 'negative': 44, 'positive': 2}, 'key_quotes': [], 'key_verses': [{'text': 'We sent Noah to his people: “Warn your people before there comes upon them a painful punishment.”', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Timely Warning', 'reference': '71:1'}, {'text': 'He said, “O my people, I am to you a clear warner.', 'title': 'The Prophet’s Call: A Clear Warner', 'reference': '71:2'}, {'text': 'Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me.', 'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'reference': '71:3'}, {'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'reference': '71:4'}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.', 'title': 'Unyielding Voice: The Call of a Prophet', 'reference': '71:5'}], 'subcategory': None, 'dominant_need': 'transcendence', 'narrative_arc': {'total_suras': 20, 'last_appearance': 71, 'first_appearance': 7}, 'relationships': [{'type': 'rejected_and_punished', 'verse_count': 4, 'other_character': 'Allah'}], 'need_weightage': {'esteem': 0, 'safety': 3.5, 'physiological': 0, 'transcendence': 10, 'belonging_love': 0.5, 'self_actualization': 1.5}, 'total_mentions': 60, 'sura_mention_count': 13}]

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: 5

Edges: [{'type': 'rejected_and_punished', 'source': 'Allah', 'target': 'People of Nuh', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'prayer_against', 'source': 'Disbelievers', 'target': 'Nuh', 'is_adversarial': False}, {'type': 'intercession', 'source': 'Believers', 'target': 'Nuh', 'is_adversarial': False}]

Nodes: [{'name': 'Allah', 'category': 'spiritual_entity', 'mention_count': 20}, {'name': 'Nuh', 'category': 'prophet', 'mention_count': 17}, {'name': 'People of Nuh', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 13}, {'name': 'Disbelievers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 3}, {'name': 'Believers', 'category': 'group', 'mention_count': 2}]

Scholar Bio: Author of the six-volume Tafhim al-Quran. Founded one of the most influential Islamic movements of the 20th century.

Scholar Name: Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi

Scholar Dates: 1903–1979 CE

Scholar Style: Systematic, builds arguments step by step. Writes for the politically aware reader. Makes governance and social structure emerge naturally from the text.

Scholar Byline: Sayyid Abul A'la Maududi | Power & Governance Analyst

Scholar Region: Aurangabad, India → Lahore, Pakistan

Total Characters: 5

Total Relationships: 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

Chapter Audio: audio/chapters/sura_071.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: 28

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Speaker Distribution: {'Nuh': 5, 'Allah': 8, 'Unknown': 2, 'Narrator': 13}

Word: Faith

Frequency: 24

All Themes: [{'count': 24, 'theme': 'Faith', 'percentage': 14.8}, {'count': 22, 'theme': 'Guidance', 'percentage': 13.6}, {'count': 13, 'theme': 'Creation', 'percentage': 8.0}, {'count': 12, 'theme': 'Mercy', 'percentage': 7.4}, {'count': 12, 'theme': 'Prophets', 'percentage': 7.4}, {'count': 10, 'theme': 'Worship', 'percentage': 6.2}, {'count': 10, 'theme': 'Unity', 'percentage': 6.2}, {'count': 9, 'theme': 'Knowledge', 'percentage': 5.6}, {'count': 8, 'theme': 'Afterlife', 'percentage': 4.9}, {'count': 8, 'theme': 'Repentance', 'percentage': 4.9}, {'count': 8, 'theme': 'Gratitude', 'percentage': 4.9}, {'count': 6, 'theme': 'Community', 'percentage': 3.7}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Accountability', 'percentage': 2.5}, {'count': 4, 'theme': 'Patience', 'percentage': 2.5}, {'count': 3, 'theme': 'Family', 'percentage': 1.9}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Humility', 'percentage': 1.2}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Charity', 'percentage': 1.2}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Provision', 'percentage': 1.2}, {'count': 2, 'theme': 'Justice', 'percentage': 1.2}, {'count': 1, 'theme': 'Covenant', 'percentage': 0.6}]

Percentage: 14.8

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 Prophet’s Timely Warning', 'reference': '71:1'}, {'title': 'The Prophet’s Call: A Clear Warner', 'reference': '71:2'}, {'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'reference': '71:3'}]

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: 162

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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 Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'content': 'O Allah, make my worship sincere, my fear a shield against pride, and my obedience a path to Your pleasure. Grant me humility, awareness of Your decree, and steadfastness to obey Your commands.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:3'}, {'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'content': 'O Allah, You are the most forgiving. Grant me the humility to repent, the patience to transform my errors into lessons, and the courage to delay my punishment by doing good for others.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:4'}, {'title': 'From Soil to Soul: The Divine Blueprint of Growth', 'content': 'O Allah, You are the Source of all growth. Grant me the patience to endure the seasons of my life, the wisdom to learn from each stage, and the humility to remember that every step forward is Your blessing. Strengthen my roots so I may flourish in Your service.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:17'}]

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 Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'content': 'Before every act—prayer, work, or conversation—recite this verse aloud and consciously align your intention with worship, fear, and obedience.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:3'}, {'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'content': "Set a personal 'forgiveness timer': acknowledge one sin, ask Allah for forgiveness, and commit to a concrete step that delays your own punishment by turning it into positive action.", 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:4'}, {'title': 'From Soil to Soul: The Divine Blueprint of Growth', 'content': 'Begin each day by acknowledging Allah’s role in your physical and spiritual growth, and set a tiny intention to nurture one aspect of yourself.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:17'}]

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 Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'content': 'Seven‑Day Worship‑Fear‑Obedience Journal:\n1. Day\u202f1 – Identify a simple act of worship (e.g., a dua before a meal). \n2. Day\u202f2 – Reflect on the fear of Allah’s decree in that act; write a short note on its impact. \n3. Day\u202f3 – Choose one command from the Qur’an or Sunnah to obey today (e.g., giving charity). \n4. Day\u202f4 – Combine the three: perform the worship, contemplate the fear, and act on the command. \n5. Day\u202f5 – Share a brief reflection with a trusted friend or mentor. \n6. Day\u202f6 – Evaluate how your heart has changed; note any shift in motivation. \n7. Day\u202f7 – Summarize lessons learned and set a personal intention for sustaining the triad. Keep a log of each day and review it at the end of the week to gauge progress.', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:3'}]

Immediate Responses: [{'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'content': 'Sit quietly for 2 minutes, take three deep breaths, recite the verse, then write one specific action you will perform today that embodies worship, fear, and obedience. Example: "I will recite a verse before eating, remembering that my sustenance is a blessing to fear and obey in gratitude."', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:3'}, {'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'content': "Sit quietly for two minutes, breathe, and recite: 'O Allah, I seek Your forgiveness for [specific sin]. Grant me the strength to correct it. Delay my punishment by turning this mistake into a better act. Ameen.'", 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:4'}]

Reflection Questions: [{'title': 'The Triad of Devotion: Worship, Fear, Obedience', 'content': 'When I go about my daily routine, do I truly worship Allah, fear His decree, and obey His commands, or do I merely perform rituals? Which of the three is most often neglected, and why?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:3'}, {'title': 'The Unstoppable Clock of Divine Mercy', 'content': 'When did I let a mistake become a habit that delays my spiritual progress? How could I use this moment to turn the delay into a blessing?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:4'}, {'title': 'From Soil to Soul: The Divine Blueprint of Growth', 'content': 'In what ways do I attribute my progress to my own efforts alone, forgetting that Allah’s creation and guidance shape my growth? How can I consciously invite His support in each step I take?', 'priority': 5, 'verse_ref': '71:17'}]

Transcript: [{'text': 'We sent Noah to his people: “Warn your people before there comes upon them a painful punishment.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:1', 'aya_number': 1}, {'text': 'He said, “O my people, I am to you a clear warner.', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:2', 'aya_number': 2}, {'text': 'Worship God and reverence Him, and obey me.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:3', 'aya_number': 3}, {'text': 'And He will forgive you of your sins, and reprieve you until a stated term. God’s term cannot be deferred once it has arrived, if you only knew.”', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:4', 'aya_number': 4}, {'text': 'He said, “My Lord, I have called my people night and day.', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:5', 'aya_number': 5}, {'text': 'But my call added only to their flight.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:6', 'aya_number': 6}, {'text': 'Whenever I called them to Your forgiveness, they thrust their fingers into their ears, and wrapped themselves in their garments, and insisted, and became more and more arrogant.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:7', 'aya_number': 7}, {'text': 'Then I called them openly.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:8', 'aya_number': 8}, {'text': 'Then I appealed to them publicly, and I spoke to them privately.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:9', 'aya_number': 9}, {'text': 'I said, ‘Ask your Lord for forgiveness; He is Forgiving.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:10', 'aya_number': 10}, {'text': 'He will let loose the sky upon you in torrents.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:11', 'aya_number': 11}, {'text': 'And provide you with wealth and children, and allot for you gardens, and allot for you rivers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:12', 'aya_number': 12}, {'text': 'What is the matter with you, that you do not appreciate God’s Greatness?', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:13', 'aya_number': 13}, {'text': 'Although He created you in stages.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:14', 'aya_number': 14}, {'text': 'Do you not realize that God created seven heavens in layers?', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:15', 'aya_number': 15}, {'text': 'And He set the moon in their midst for light, and He made the sun a lamp.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:16', 'aya_number': 16}, {'text': 'And God germinated you from the earth like plants.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:17', 'aya_number': 17}, {'text': 'Then He will return you into it, and will bring you out again.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:18', 'aya_number': 18}, {'text': 'And God made the earth a spread for you.', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:19', 'aya_number': 19}, {'text': 'That you may travel its diverse roads.’”', 'speaker': 'Allah', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:20', 'aya_number': 20}, {'text': 'Noah said, “My Lord, they have defied me, and followed him whose wealth and children increase him only in perdition.”', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:21', 'aya_number': 21}, {'text': 'And they schemed outrageous schemes.', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:22', 'aya_number': 22}, {'text': 'And they said, “Do not give up your gods; do not give up Wadd, nor Souwa, nor Yaghoos, and Yaooq, and Nassr.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:23', 'aya_number': 23}, {'text': 'They have misled many, so do not increase the wrongdoers except in confusion.”', 'speaker': 'Unknown', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:24', 'aya_number': 24}, {'text': 'Because of their wrongs, they were drowned, and were hurled into a Fire. They did not find apart from God any helpers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:25', 'aya_number': 25}, {'text': 'Noah said, “My Lord, do not leave of the unbelievers a single dweller on earth.', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:26', 'aya_number': 26}, {'text': 'If You leave them, they will mislead your servants, and will breed only wicked unbelievers.', 'speaker': 'Narrator', 'is_quote': False, 'reference': '71:27', 'aya_number': 27}, {'text': 'My Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and anyone who enters my home in faith, and all the believing men and believing women; and do not increase the wrongdoers except in perdition.”', 'speaker': 'Nuh', 'is_quote': True, 'reference': '71:28', 'aya_number': 28}]

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

Verse Count: 28

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