Author: Quran Talk Blog

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

When Adam and Eve were in Paradise we are informed that they had an abundance of provisions. [2:35] We said, "O Adam, live with your wife in Paradise, and eat therefrom generously, as you please, but do not approach this tree, lest you sin.”   وَقُلْنَا يَاآدَمُ اسْكُنْ أَنْتَ وَزَوْجُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَكُلَا مِنْهَا رَغَدًا حَيْثُ شِئْتُمَا … Continue reading Sin, Hardship, and Growth

When Moses was born, Pharoah was kiling the sons born of the Children of Israel, so God inspired Moses mother to... [28:7] We inspired Moses' mother: "Nurse him, and when you fear for his life, throw him into the river without fear or grief. We will return him to you, and will make him one of … Continue reading Who Named Moses?

Religious knowledge is something that should be an important factor for every believer. For instance, during the time of the prophet, God commanded that some of the bleievers should not mobilize for war, but instead study the religion to stay religiously informed. [9:122] When the believers mobilize, not all of them shall do so. A few … Continue reading Knowledge and Division

These last couple of weeks were quite a momentous event for human space travel. On July 11th, 2021 Richard Branson, along with five other crew members, traveled approximately 53.2 miles on his Virgin Galactic air-launched rocket-powered space-plane. Then on July 20th, 2021, Jeff Bezos flew slightly higher on the Blue Origin vertical rocket to an … Continue reading Human Space Travel and The Quran

There is one major distinction between a weak believer, who God will redeem in the Hereafter, compared to a disbeliever who is destined for Hell. This distinguishing factor is that while a disbeliever will deny their sins, or in the worst case scenario will even be convinced that their sins are righteous, a weak believer … Continue reading Recognition of Sin

One of the necessary requirements for making it to Paradise in the Hereafter is that one needs to believe in the Hereafter. [2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will … Continue reading Criteria For Believing in the Hereafter