Quran Talk Blog

Often times languages will carry over words from another language that phonetically are the same rather than carrying over the literal meaning. A funny example of this is that in Farsi the name for popcorn is "chos-e-fil" چوس فیل which literally translates to elephant fart. The origin of this is that the first brand of … Continue reading Importance of Reverting Back to Original Sources When Studying Scripture

One of the arguments from people who subscribe to need for Hadith is that without the Hadith we will not be able to understand the historical aspects of the Quran. For instance, Sura 111, Thorns (Al-Masad), is regarding an individual called Abee Lahab and his wife. [111:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most … Continue reading Hadith And Quranic History

David was one of the prophets of God who we are informed received the Psalms. In Sura 38 of the Quran it recalls an incident where David rendered a judgment regarding two brothers and their sheep. Before the reasoning for the dispute are discussed the verse provides some details about the authority, blessing, and wisdom … Continue reading David’s Judgment: A Biblical View

God in the Quran informs us that when it comes to righteousness and faith God considers the male and the female equal. [3:195] Their Lord responded to them: “I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female—you are equal to another. Thus, those who immigrate, and … Continue reading Men and Women Equal Yet Distinct

The Arabic expression بَعْضُكُمْ مِنْ بَعْضٍ (baʿḍukum min baʿḍin) is used twice in the Quran, in verses 3:195 and 4:25, and both times in the context of men and women. [3:195] Their Lord responded to them: "I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female—baʿḍukum min … Continue reading 3:195 and 4:25: Meaning of Badukum min Badin

Usually when a person is making a big decision they will often make a list of the pros and cons to determine if they should proceed with the decision or not. For instance, if someone is debating which school to attend, or whether to switch jobs, or to proceed into a new venture they will … Continue reading Transformational Experiences

There is a saying from the poet Rumi which states: Don’t look for water, get thirsty then the water will come to you Some people have the misunderstanding that this quote is to signify that we obtain what we desire, but this is not entirely true. The meaning of this quote is that we obtain … Continue reading Thirst

Quran [2:67] Moses said to his people, "GOD commands you to sacrifice a heifer." They said, "Are you mocking us?" He said, "GOD forbid, that I should behave like the ignorant ones." [2:68] They said, "Call upon your Lord to show us which one." He said, "He says that she is a heifer that is … Continue reading The Heifer, Murder, and the Bible

When Adam and Eve were in Paradise we are informed that they had an abundance of provisions. [2:35] We said, "O Adam, live with your wife in Paradise, and eat therefrom generously, as you please, but do not approach this tree, lest you sin.”   وَقُلْنَا يَاآدَمُ اسْكُنْ أَنْتَ وَزَوْجُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَكُلَا مِنْهَا رَغَدًا حَيْثُ شِئْتُمَا … Continue reading Sin, Hardship, and Growth

When Moses was born, Pharoah was kiling the sons born of the Children of Israel, so God inspired Moses mother to... [28:7] We inspired Moses' mother: "Nurse him, and when you fear for his life, throw him into the river without fear or grief. We will return him to you, and will make him one of … Continue reading Who Named Moses?