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If someone was to do a search online regarding the meaning of Jizya they will probably stumble upon the following understanding like the one below from Wikipedia, but does this interpretation have any backing from the Quran? Jizya or jizyah (Arabic: جِزْيَة‎; [d͡ʒizjah]) is a per capitayearlytaxation historically levied in the form of financial charge on permanent non-Muslim subjects (dhimmi) of a state governed … Continue reading What is the Jizya According to Quran?

One of the most contentious debates among Quranist, individuals who follow only the Quran and discard Hadith and Sunnah, is what is the Salat and how does one perform it. This may seem like a strange point of contention outside of Quranist circles as the answer to this question to many Muslims must seem obvious, … Continue reading How To Perform Salat Based on Quran Alone

Some individuals claim that because Jesus did not have a father that this makes him divine. The Quran counters this point with the following verse: [3:59] The example of Jesus, as far as GOD is concerned, is the same as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him, "Be," and he was. … Continue reading Adam and Jesus

Sura 54 of the Quran is entitled Al-Qamar, The Moon, الـقمـر, and the opening verse of this Sura states: [54:1] The Hour has come closer, and the moon has split.  اقتَرَبَتِ السّاعَةُ وَانشَقَّ القَمَرُ If we consult traditional sources regarding the meaning of this verse, we see that according to Hadith it is claimed that prophet … Continue reading Splitting of the Moon

The Quran is a message for all people of all time, but there are certain aspects of the Quran that the full appreciation of it will be more relatable to certain generations. For instance, the linguistic excellence of the Arabic Quran, while it can be appreciated today I don't believe the level of appreciation even … Continue reading The Lowest Land

Sura 83 of the Quran is entitled the The Cheaters (Al-Mutaffifeen). The word مُطَفِّفين (muṭaffifīn) does not just mean to cheat, but to shortchange someone and not pay them what is fully due. [83:1] Woe to the cheaters. (١) وَيلٌ لِلمُطَفِّفينَ This meaning becomes clarified in the following two verses. [83:2] Who demand full measure when receiving … Continue reading Sijjeen and ‘Elleyyeen

In Sura 74 of the Quran we read the following verse. [74:38] Every soul is trapped by its sin. (٣٨) كُلُّ نَفْسٍ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ رَهِينَةٌ And you will see this verse translated in various ways. The literal translation for this verse is that "Every soul is pledged/bound by what it earned." This root for the word pledge … Continue reading Mortgaging Our Souls

One of the common criticisms of the Quran is the claim that the lessons it cites are "tales from the past" that do not apply to today's world. This criticism was made at the time of the Quran 1400 years ago, and is oftentimes still made today. [16:24] When they are asked, "What do you think … Continue reading Idols and Abortion

There are different words in the Arabic Quran that are used around the concept of giving to charity. The word that most people are probably familiar with is the word Zakat (الزَّكَاة) which is the obligatory charity 2.5% submitters give from the money they earn to those they know directly in need. The word Zakat … Continue reading Spending in the Cause of God

In 1982, Nick Yarris was convicted of the rape and murder of Linda Mae Craig. He was sentenced to death and was sent to death row where he awaited his execution date. Two decades into his sentence he sent a petition to the Pennsylvania Courts asking for all his appeals to cease and for this … Continue reading Capital Punishment and the Quran