Beware of Professional Religionists (9:34 – 9:35)
Quran Talk Blog · Article · June 13, 2016
Beware of Professional Religionists
9:34 O you who believe, many religious leaders and preachers take the people’s money illicitly, and repel from the path of GOD. Those who hoard the gold and silver, and do not spend them in the cause of GOD, promise them a painful retribution.
9:35 The day will come when their gold and silver will be heated in the fire of Hell, then used to burn their foreheads, their sides, and their backs: “This is what you hoarded for yourselves, so taste what you have hoarded.”
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Televangelists (HBO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y1xJAVZxXg
How do we understand 9:34 with 4:59 and 4:83 when it refers to obeying “those in charge among us”
4:59 O you who believe, you shall obey GOD, and you shall obey the messenger, and those in charge among you. If you dispute in any matter, you shall refer it to GOD and the messenger, if you do believe in GOD and the Last Day. This is better for you, and provides you with the best solution.