Author: Quran Talk Blog

Repeatedly in the Quran, God informs us that the only source for our religious laws should come from the Quran alone. [6:114] Shall I seek other than GOD as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed? Those who received the scripture recognize that it has been revealed from your … Continue reading The False Doctrines of Hadith

Consider the last time you were on a plane. Maybe you were just about to doze off while in a state of self reflection when all of a sudden the plane hits a slight bit of turbulence jolting you awake and causing your heart to skip a beat. Up until that moment you probably forgot … Continue reading Illusion of Control

Often times languages will carry over words from another language that phonetically are the same rather than carrying over the literal meaning. A funny example of this is that in Farsi the name for popcorn is "chos-e-fil" چوس فیل which literally translates to elephant fart. The origin of this is that the first brand of … Continue reading Importance of Reverting Back to Original Sources When Studying Scripture

One of the arguments from people who subscribe to need for Hadith is that without the Hadith we will not be able to understand the historical aspects of the Quran. For instance, Sura 111, Thorns (Al-Masad), is regarding an individual called Abee Lahab and his wife. [111:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most … Continue reading Hadith And Quranic History

David was one of the prophets of God who we are informed received the Psalms. In Sura 38 of the Quran it recalls an incident where David rendered a judgment regarding two brothers and their sheep. Before the reasoning for the dispute are discussed the verse provides some details about the authority, blessing, and wisdom … Continue reading David’s Judgment: A Biblical View

God in the Quran informs us that when it comes to righteousness and faith God considers the male and the female equal. [3:195] Their Lord responded to them: “I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female—you are equal to another. Thus, those who immigrate, and … Continue reading Men and Women Equal Yet Distinct

The Arabic expression بَعْضُكُمْ مِنْ بَعْضٍ (baʿḍukum min baʿḍin) is used twice in the Quran, in verses 3:195 and 4:25, and both times in the context of men and women. [3:195] Their Lord responded to them: "I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female—baʿḍukum min … Continue reading 3:195 and 4:25: Meaning of Badukum min Badin

Usually when a person is making a big decision they will often make a list of the pros and cons to determine if they should proceed with the decision or not. For instance, if someone is debating which school to attend, or whether to switch jobs, or to proceed into a new venture they will … Continue reading Transformational Experiences

There is a saying from the poet Rumi which states: Don’t look for water, get thirsty then the water will come to you Some people have the misunderstanding that this quote is to signify that we obtain what we desire, but this is not entirely true. The meaning of this quote is that we obtain … Continue reading Thirst

Quran [2:67] Moses said to his people, "GOD commands you to sacrifice a heifer." They said, "Are you mocking us?" He said, "GOD forbid, that I should behave like the ignorant ones." [2:68] They said, "Call upon your Lord to show us which one." He said, "He says that she is a heifer that is … Continue reading The Heifer, Murder, and the Bible