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Sam Garrans in his translation of the Quran claims that 9:28 has been mis-transcribed in all copies of the Quran and is actually a commandment to all followers of the Quran to abolish the practice of Hajj after prophet Muhammad. Below is the verse in question: 9:28. يا أَيُّهَا الَّذينَ آمَنوا إِنَّمَا المُشرِكونَ نَجَسٌ فَلا … Continue reading 9:28 Hajj – yaqrabū vs. taqrabū

The expression that Rashad Khalifa translated as “OUR MINDS ARE MADE UP” occurs only three times in the Quran in: 2:88, 4:155, and 41:5. It is interesting that the context of 2:88 and 4:155 is in regards to the covenant God made with the Children of Israel, while 41:5 is addressed towards the general disbeliever … Continue reading Circumcision and Quran

الَّذينَ يَستَمِعونَ القَولَ فَيَتَّبِعونَ أَحسَنَهُ ۚ أُولٰئِكَ الَّذينَ هَداهُمُ اللَّهُ ۖ وَأُولٰئِكَ هُم أُولُو الأَلبابِFollow the word of God[39:18] They are the ones who examine all words, then follow the best. These are the ones whom GOD has guided; these are the ones who possess intelligence. In the past I wondered why Rashad included the … Continue reading Follow The Word of God [39:18]

The root for the word " خ ن س " means to recede, withdraw, retreat. In 81:15 the word " بِالْخُنَّسِ " God is specifically swearing "by the heavenly bodies that retreat." The significance of understanding this word is in understanding that this word can't simply just mean the planets and heavenly bodies that one … Continue reading 81:15 The Meaning of بِالْخُنَّسِ

Substantial evidence has been provided that Muhammad was not only literate, but also wrote the original Quran with his own hand. A detailed argument can be found here. It was Muhammad's sole duty to deliver God's final scripture to mankind. If he outsourced the critical task of physically writing the revelations he received from God … Continue reading More Evidence Muhammad Wrote the Quran with His Own Hand

We learn from 3:81 that a messenger "رَسولٌ" confirms existing scripture while a prophet "نَبِيٍّ" is given a new scripture. [3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets, saying, "I will give you the scripture and wisdom. Afterwards, a messenger will come to confirm all existing scriptures. You shall believe in him and support him." … Continue reading Do messengers receive new scriptures?

In Sura 9, verse 4 of the Quran, we read the following verse: إِلَّا الَّذينَ عاهَدتُم مِنَ المُشرِكينَ ثُمَّ لَم يَنقُصوكُم شَيئًا وَلَم يُظاهِروا عَلَيكُم أَحَدًا فَأَتِمّوا إِلَيهِم عَهدَهُم إِلىٰ مُدَّتِهِم ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ المُتَّقينَ The literal word-for-word breakdown of this verse is the following: All modern-day Qurans will have the 8th word in … Continue reading Sura 9 verse 4: يَنقُصوكُم or يَنْقُضُوكُمْ

Pharaoh's Arrogance [28:36] When Moses went to them with our proofs, clear and profound, they said, "This is fabricated magic. We have never heard of this from our ancient ancestors." [28:37] Moses said, "My Lord knows best who brought the guidance from Him, and who will be the ultimate victors. Surely, the transgressors never succeed." [28:38] Pharaoh … Continue reading Pharaoh’s Arrogance (28:36 – 28:42)

Moses Appointed [28:30] When he reached it, he was called from the edge of the right side of the valley, in the blessed spot where the burning bush was located: "O Moses, this is Me. GOD; Lord of the universe. [28:31] "Throw down your staff." When he saw it moving like a demon, he turned around and … Continue reading Moses Appointed (28:30 – 28:35)

Back to Egypt [28:29] When he had fulfilled his obligation, he traveled with his family (towards Egypt). He saw from the slope of Mount Sinai a fire. He said to his family, "Stay here. I have seen a fire. Maybe I can bring to you news, or a portion of the fire to warm you."