Author: Quran Talk Blog

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). A careful analysis of the Quran 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 Dawn Contact Prayer (Salat Al-Fajr) … 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 Sura then discusses the one who refused to … 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

As early as 150 years ago Charles Darwin, along with his 19th century contemporaries, believed that the basic content of a cell was simple "protoplasm" that had the ability to self-replicate. Not only has advancement in science shown that this understanding was wrong, but every day the magnitude of just how wrong such an understanding … Continue reading The Fly Problem

Muhammad the messenger had only a single mission, which was to deliver the message. [16:82] If they still turn away, then your sole mission is the clear delivery (of the message).  فَإِنْ تَوَلَّوْا فَإِنَّمَا عَلَيْكَ الْبَلَاغُ الْمُبِينُ [5:92] You shall obey GOD, and you shall obey the messenger, and beware. If you turn away, then know that … Continue reading Muhammad’s Sole Duty As A Messenger Was to Deliver The Quran