Quran Talk Blog

The expression translated as "both ends of the day" is used twice in the Quran. [20:130] Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and praise and glorify your Lord before sunrise and before sunset. And during the night glorify Him, as well as at both ends of the day, that you may be happy. … Continue reading Both Ends of The Day

In recent times, some have made the claim that the real origin of the prophet Muhammad and the Quran is not Mecca, but instead 800 miles north in Petra. One major challenge to this narrative is the specific locations mentioned in the Quran that are associated with events in the prophet's life that have almost … Continue reading The Prophet’s Locations Mentioned in the Quran

One of the most peculiarly translated verses of the Quran is regarding Job in Sura 38 verse 44. Before looking at the various translations for this verse, let's first look at the preceding verses for context. [38:41] Remember our servant Job: he called upon his Lord, "The devil has afflicted me with hardship and pain." … Continue reading Translating 38:44

It is God's mercy that any good we do that God will reward us tenfold for those works, while any evil we commit we are only requited for just that. [6:160] Whoever does a righteous work receives the reward for ten, and the one who commits a sin is requited for only one. No one suffers … Continue reading Requited For Only One

Satan's objective in this world is to try to make people believe in falsehood. There are different degrees of falsehood, but the biggest falsehood of all is that of idol worship. [22:62] It is a fact that GOD is the Truth, while the setting up of any idols beside Him constitutes a falsehood, and that GOD … Continue reading Satan and Falsehood

Much debate has been had regarding the exact specificity of the fourth dietary prohibition. The crux of the argument rests if this dietary prohibition encompasses any food that is merely dedicated to other than God, or is it limited to animals that were specifically sacrificed to other than God. 4 Dietary Prohibition Verses Below are … Continue reading The Fourth Dietary Prohibition

Imagine that you were admitted to a secret cabal and they offered you the ability to be the ultimate ruler in this world. This means that whatever law you establish all nations will be required to follow it. For instance, if you wanted Russia to stop bombing Ukraine, it would happen instantly. You could command … Continue reading The Kernel of Righteousness

Once in a lifetime, Hajj and `Umrah are decreed for those who can afford it. Pilgrimage commemorates Abraham's exemplary submission to God (Appendix 9), and must be observed during the four Sacred Months - Zul-Hijjah, Muharram, Safar, & Rabi` I (12th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd months) (2:197; 9:2, 36). `Umrah can be observed any time. Like all other duties in Islam, Hajj … Continue reading Labbayk

Recently there was an argument that Zakat could not possibly be 2.5%, because of the following verse: [17:26] You shall give the due alms to the relatives, the needy, the poor, and the traveling alien, but do not be excessive, extravagant. (٢٦) وَآتِ ذَا الْقُرْبَىٰ حَقَّهُ وَالْمِسْكِينَ وَابْنَ السَّبِيلِ وَلَا تُبَذِّرْ تَبْذِيرًا The argument states, that if … Continue reading Extravagant Zakat?

Almost every day I stumble on another individual who claims to be a messenger from God. The latest is by a person in Pakistan who claims to have discovered the greatest miracle of the Quran, which he calls "The Wrapped One Code." The basic claim for this miracle is the following: Select a unique word … Continue reading Disproving “The Wrapped One Code”