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The Quran is the most widely transmitted book in the history of the world. No other book has been written and memorized by more people, in part or in full, than this scripture from God. In addition, we have manuscripts dating back to its inception. Below is a list of some of the oldest and … Continue reading Oldest Quran Manuscripts

If we consider the Hadith as an essential component of being a faithful adherent of Islam, it is indeed perplexing that we do not encounter extensive records of written Hadith circulating in the immediate generations following the Prophet's passing. Given the vast quantity of Hadith within the corpus, some estimates even suggest the presence of … Continue reading Oldest Hadith Manuscripts

The Qur’an uses the name "the Most Gracious" ( ar-Rahman / ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ) for God fifty-seven times in addition to the Bismillahs. This includes twice by Abraham, once by Aaron, and twice by Mary. [19:44] [Abraham said] "O my father, do not worship the devil. The devil has rebelled against the Most Gracious.[19:45] "O my father, I … Continue reading What is the Most Gracious?

The opening statement of the Quran that also occurs at the start of 113 of the 114 suras of the Quran is: [1:1] In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. (١) بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ 1bis'miبِسْمِIn (the) name2l-lahiٱللَّهِ(of) God,3l-raḥmāniٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِMost Gracious,4l-raḥīmiٱلرَّحِيمِMost Merciful. This powerful statement predates the Quran, and is confirmed by the Quran. In Sura … Continue reading History of Basmalah

Pharaoh stands as one of the most infamous tyrants in human history. The Quran highlights a critical facet of his reprehensible ascendancy: his utilization of one of the most atrocious modes of punishment to guard his authority. [7:141] Recall that we delivered you from Pharaoh's people, who inflicted the worst persecution upon you, killing your sons … Continue reading Gender & Society

In the following verse we are commanded to refrain from three things in order to be considered submitters (Muslims). [3:64] Say, "O followers of the scripture, let us come to a logical agreement between us and you: that we shall not worship except GOD; that we never associate anything with Him, nor take others as lords … Continue reading Three Forms of Idol Worship

The fundamental reason for our existence is to worship God alone. Yet, what exactly does it entail to worship God? God willing, in this article, we will attempt to better understand how we may achieve this by reflecting upon the verses regarding this topic in the Quran. [51:56] I did not create the jinns and the … Continue reading Traits of True Worshipers of God Alone

If you ask most Muslims: who explains the Quran? They will claim that the prophet explained the Quran, but upon careful analysis of the Quran, we see that God Himself explains the Quran, as God is the Teacher of the Quran. [55:1] The Most Gracious.[55:2] Teacher of the Quran. (١) ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ(٢) عَلَّمَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ God informs us that the sole … Continue reading Who Explains the Quran?

The Shahada ( ٱلشَّهَادَةُ ), the testimony of faith, is simply: أشْهَدُ أنْ لا الهَ الاّ اللهašhadu ʾan lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāh"I bear witness there is no god beside God."  This is the Shahada of God, the angels, and the knowledgable, and is specified in the following verse of the Quran: [3:18] GOD bears witness that … Continue reading Shahada to Shahadatan

According to Sahih Hadith, if someone eats seven 'ajwa dates every morning, they will not be affected by poison or magic. Narrated Sa`d: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "He who eats seven 'ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them." حَدَّثَنَا جُمْعَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا … Continue reading Seven Ajwa Dates & Poison