A major misnomer from some people who claim to follow Quran alone is that they believe everything has to be specified verbatim in detail in the Quran otherwise it is not to be followed. This is faulty logic and a perfect lesson for this incorrect line of reasoning is in the example God provided us … Continue reading How do we know Zakat is 2.5% since it is not specifically mentioned in Quran?
Animals Sacrificed On Altars in Sura 5:3 is it part of 1st or 4th Dietary Prohibition?
In 5:3 what does it mean when it states "and animals sacrificed on altars"? Does this constitute the first dietary prohibition of carrion? Or the fourth dietary prohibition of animals sacrificed to other than God? [5:3] Prohibited for you are animals that die of themselves, blood, the meat of pigs, and animals dedicated to other … Continue reading Animals Sacrificed On Altars in Sura 5:3 is it part of 1st or 4th Dietary Prohibition?
Do you know what Al-Taareq is?
A black hole is a star that implodes upon itself puncturing a hole in the fabric of space-time. It is the darkest thing in the universe as not even light can exit its gravity once it enters its event horizon, the point of no return. The irony is that the darkest object in the universe … Continue reading Do you know what Al-Taareq is?
Claiming “Muhammad is The Final Messenger” is Factually Incorrect According to Quran
The Quran indicates multiple kinds of messengers from God: humans (17:93), jinns (6:130), angels (11:69), and scripture (65:10-11), but nowhere will you see God indicate a prophet from anything other than humans. This makes sense as God calls Muhammad the final prophet (nabi). [33:40] Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He … Continue reading Claiming “Muhammad is The Final Messenger” is Factually Incorrect According to Quran
Do Not Kill Your Children From Fear of Poverty
Twice God tells us in the Quran not to kill our children due to fear of poverty 17:31 and 6:151, but there is a slight difference to how God assures the believers in these two verses. In 17:31 it says God provides "for them and for you" while in 6:151 God informs us that He … Continue reading Do Not Kill Your Children From Fear of Poverty
Clear Mistranslations in The Clear Quran Translation
While the Clear Quran is an improvement to previous mainstream translations, there are still a number of verses that are mistranslated. Below are some examples of a few of the more egregiously translated verses. *Please note, there is The Clear Quran translated by Dr. Mustafa Khattab and Clear Quran translated by Talal Itani. This article … Continue reading Clear Mistranslations in The Clear Quran Translation
Rashad Khalifa Lifespan Mathematically Coded by the Quran
1. Surah 19 begins with letters KHY'AS. This verse is the 1230th initialed verse of the Quran. The gematrial value of Rashad Khalifa is 1230. The gematrical value of Rashad is 505 + the gematrical value of Khalifa 725 = 1230 Initialed Sura NumberNumber of Verses228632007206101091112312111134314521599191 Total = 286 + 200 + 206 + 109 … Continue reading Rashad Khalifa Lifespan Mathematically Coded by the Quran
9:28 Hajj – yaqrabū vs. taqrabū
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
Circumcision and Quran
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
Follow The Word of God [39:18]
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]
