Quran Talk Blog

There are many ideas in the Quran that when reading the English translation are not as apparent as in the original Arabic. An example of this is the concept of "yesterday". While in English this word can be translated any number of ways, in the Arabic Quran the word for "yesterday" or "the day before" … Continue reading The Day Before: The Analogy of This World

One of the basic tenants of economics is the concept of supply and demand. If the quantity for something is scarce and demand is high then the expectation is that prices should rise. Inversely, if something is abundant and demand is low then market dynamics will push prices down. But how does this apply to … Continue reading Supply and Demand Economics of God’s Grace

Persecuting believers for their faith is as old as Adam, when one of Adam's son slayed the other because of his righteousness. [5:27] Recite for them the true history of Adam's two sons. They made an offering, and it was accepted from one of them, but not from the other. He said, "I will surely … Continue reading False Idols, BLM, & The Religion of Wokeism

One of the satanic practices that is plaguing some Muslim communities is what is known as Nikah Siri which literally translates to "secret marriage." But why would someone resort to secret marriage as marriage is usually something that should be announced and celebrated? This practice is typically utilized for marriages that are illegal in a … Continue reading Nikah Siri (Secret Marriage)

One of the definitions of idol worship is to think that something independent of God has the ability to harm or benefit us. [5:76] Say, "Would you worship beside GOD powerless idols who can neither harm you, nor benefit you? GOD is Hearer, Omniscient." قُلْ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ مَا لَا يَمْلِكُ لَكُمْ ضَرًّا وَلَا نَفْعًا … Continue reading How to Avoid Idol Worship

One of the clear commandments in the Quran is to never associate any partners with God. [4:36] You shall worship GOD alone—do not associate anything with Him... وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلَا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا Sadly such a simple commandment is at odds with most people who self identify as Muslims. Proof of this is that in almost … Continue reading The Places of Worship Belong to God Alone

In the following verse we are informed about certain knowledge two angels disseminated in Babel, that was later misused by people in such ways as causing seperation between a husband and a wife. [2:102] They pursued what the devils taught concerning Solomon's kingdom. Solomon, however, was not a disbeliever, but the devils were disbelievers. They … Continue reading Tower of Babel and The Deterioration of Language

One of the criticisms that the Quran receives from people who are unaware is that it at times appears to jump between two unrelated topics, but upon further analysis by God's leave, we are able to understand the connection which was overlooked. An example of this is in the following passages. In the first set … Continue reading Drowned Out Voices

Economist Walter Williams stated the following regarding the true test to a an individuals commitment to the freedom of speech: "The true test of one’s commitment to free speech…does not come when you allow people to say things that you think they should say. It comes when you allow people to say those things that … Continue reading Quran and Freedom of Speech

One of the observations when reading the Quran is that it often times appears to jump between what seem to be two unrelated topics, but upon further analysis there is usually a connection that is overlooked. The following two verses are an example of this: [2:188] You shall not take each others' money illicitly, nor … Continue reading Corruption – Lying by Obscurity