Sura 2

The principle idea found in Sura 2 is not only the notion of God’s omniscience (the fact that he is all knowing), but also the idea of God’s extreme munificence (his giving spirit). The text also stresses two major attitudes found in people; those who are believers (or one’s who trust and serve God) and those who are non-believers (those who doubt God, either openly or in their hearts). Finally, Sura 2 the tells …

…issues like marriage, divorce, drinking, and gambling. With regards to prayer and worship the text is very precise about the dates and duration a person should take a pilgrimage or fast. One thing that was very noticeable to was the seeming omitcion of the idea of God’s omnipotence. On numerous occasions there was mention of God’s supreme knowledge, but I was hard pressed to find any occasion where his power was referred to.