Quran Talk Blog

One of the most iconic figures of the 1920s was Charlie Chaplin. He was so popular that it wasn't uncommon for carnivals and fairs to host Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests. Apparently one day the real Charlie Chaplin came across one of these contests and thought it would be funny to secretly enter and not disclose … Continue reading Imitation Versus Reality

People have an interesting fascination with con artists, so much so that their stories have generated billions from captivated audiences who get a thrill from seeing the lengths individuals go to in order to trick and deceive others. Most recently Netflix made a limited series based on the real-life con artist Anna Sorokin who from … Continue reading The Original Con Artist

Sura 57 of the Quran is entitled Iron (Al-Hadeed / الحـديد), and the word iron occurs in the 25th verse of this Sura. [57:25] We sent our messengers supported by clear proofs, and we sent down to them the scripture and the law, that the people may uphold justice. And we sent down the iron, wherein … Continue reading Iron

A common pagan practice among early Arabs was to set aside a portion of their crops and livestock to their idols. [6:136] They even set aside a share of GOD's provisions of crops and livestock, saying, "This share belongs to GOD," according to their claims, "and this share belongs to our idols." However, what was set … Continue reading Are Livestock Dedicated to Idols Prohibted to Eat?

One of the prophets that God has honored in the Quran is Abraham, so much so, that God even calls him a beloved friend. [4:125] Who is better guided in his religion than one who submits totally to GOD, leads a righteous life, according to the creed of Abraham: monotheism? GOD has chosen Abraham as a … Continue reading Judging Sincerity

The Quran is very clear that there are only four dietary prohibitions. These four prohibitions are found in the following four verses: 2:173, 5:3, 6:145, and 16:115. The verse that best articulates these four dietary prohibitions is 6:145, which states: [6:145] Say, "I do not find in the revelations given to me any food that is … Continue reading Can An Apple Be Carrion?

Usually, when we reflect on our blessings we may overlook many blessings that we have gotten so accustomed to that we almost fail to remember their miraculous nature. Consider the simple act of ordering food from your phone. Only a few years ago the only option someone had for food delivery was pizza, but today … Continue reading Simple Miraculous Blessings

Imagine you lived at the time of Noah and you were informed that there is going to be a massive flood coming that will wipe out everyone except for the individuals who join Noah on an ark that he built. Now there are a few options a person can take. One option is to consider … Continue reading The Ark For Our Generation

The Quran distinguishes between a prophet (nabi) and a messenger (rasool). Prophet / Nabi The term nabi / نَّبِيِّ comes from the root ن ب ا which has the following derivative meanings in the Quran: to inform, information, news, and prophecy in addition to prophet and prophethood. Therefore a prophet has obtained new information. Throughout … Continue reading Was Adam a Prophet or Messenger?

For every question there is an answer, but there are two kinds of questions that are unanswerable for any given individual. The first one are questions that we lack the understanding to ask, and the second kind are ones that we lack the understanding to understand the answer when answered. Take for example the following … Continue reading Unanswerable Questions