Author: Quran Talk Blog

When debating with many Muslims a common argument some of them make is that the average Muslim is incapable of understanding the Quran and therefore it is necessary to rely on the interpretation of the Ulama, the Muslim scholars and imams who study these matters, to understand the Quran. If we follow the Ulama we … Continue reading Follow The Quran, Not The Ulama

One of the strongest commandments in the Quran is not to bear false witness. [4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not … Continue reading Hate Crimes and The Cobra Effect

The right to report news without censorship from the government—was considered “one of the great bulwarks of liberty,” by the Founding Fathers of the United States. This right is so pivotal to American society that it is engrained in the first amendment that congress cannot establish any laws that abridges the freedom of the press. … Continue reading Corruption in Institutions: The Corporate Media

When fruits like apples and pears ripen they produce a gaseous hormone called ethylene, which is, among other things, a ripening agent. When fruit is stored together, the ethylene from each piece serves as a catalyst to the other pieces around it to ripen further causing a positive feedback loop.  Therefore, the riper a piece … Continue reading Corruption In Society

The Quran informs us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was the daughter of 'Imran (Amram). [3:33] GOD has chosen Adam, Noah, the family of Abraham, and the family of Amram (as messengers) to the people. [3:34] They belong in the same progeny. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. [3:35] The wife of Amram said, "My Lord, … Continue reading Mary The Daughter of Amram

In the Quran, Mary, the mother of Jesus is described in 19:28 as يَاأُخْتَ هَارُونَ which can be interpreted in one of two ways: either as "O sister of Aaron" or as "O descendant of Aaron." [19:27] She came to her family, carrying him. They said, "O Mary, you have committed something that is totally unexpected. … Continue reading Mary The Descendant of Aaron (19:28)

All the practices of Submission (Islam) originated from Abraham. This includes the five daily Contact Prayers (Salat). Despite these practices being passed down from Abraham, the Quran still confirms the five Contact Prayer (Salat) times based on the following verses: Sura 24 verse 58 references two of the Salat times by name; that of the … Continue reading Five Contact Prayer (Salat) Times

God commands the followers of the Quran to follow the religion of Abraham. This is specifically in regards to the ritualistic practices of Abraham. [16:123] Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham, the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper. ثُمَّ أَوْحَيْنَا إِلَيْكَ أَنِ اتَّبِعْ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ … Continue reading The Contact Prayer (Salat) Originated From Abraham

Sura 74 of the Quran is entitled The Hidden Secret (Al-Muddath-thir / الـمـدثـر). The Sura begins by God calling out "the hidden secret" to come out and warn. [74:1] O you hidden secret. [74:2] Come out and warn. [74:3] Extol your Lord. [74:4] Purify your garment. The the Sura then discusses the one who refused … Continue reading 19 Angels or 19 Miracle

Walls are a way to distinguish those from inside the community from those who are outside of a community. The Walls happens to also be the title of Sura 49, where many of the rules for how members of a believing community are to treat one another, resolve differences, and even self identify. Starting from … Continue reading Mu’mens or Muslims