Qur'an

Toward Understanding Islam: The Purpose of Life in Light of the Qur’an

The Qur’an has pointed out that in the creation of the heavens and the earth, the rising of the sun and moon are signs for those who believe in the meeting with their Lord.

Is the Qur’an for Arabs Only?

A Sikh friend of mine was given some literature to read. While reading it, he raised this objection: “You say that Allah speaks to the prophets and through these special people He sent a universal way of life for all mankind.

Muhammad in The Bible

After Jesus, the last Israelite messenger and Prophet, it was time that God’s promise to bless Ishmael and his descendants be fulfilled.

The Meaning of Islamic Abbreviation SAWS

When writing the name of the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims often follow it with the abbreviation 'SAWS.'

What Does the Quran Say About Sectarian Violence?

Modern-day violence among sects of Islam often spring primarily from political, not religious, motives. The Quran is very clear in its guidance to Muslims that it is wrong to divide into sects and fight one another.

What Does the Qu'ran Say About Christians?

In these contentious times of conflict between the world's great religions, many Christians believe Muslims hold the Christian faith in derision if not outright hostility.

Do Parts of the Qur'an Condone 'Killing the Infidel'?

Some people maintain that there some verses of the Qur'an -- Islam's holy book -- that condone 'killing the infidel'?

Wisdom behind creating the heavens and the Earth in six days

For Allah to create something, all that He has to do is say “Be” and it is. So why did He take six days to create the heavens and the Earth?

The Best Time for Asking Allah’s Forgiveness

It is human nature to make mistakes. Adam was made from clay, and he was instilled with lusts and desires as part of his nature. Allah also created the devils who seek to call the children of Adam to sin and lead them astray. As a result, when people choose to be...

Concerning Women & Ramadan

Prophet Muhammad said: “Women are the full sisters of men.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī (113) and Sunan Abī Dāwūd (236)] This authentic hadīth is the basis for the the principle that equality between men and women is the default assumption for Islamic legal rulings...

Islam twisted in M'sia? Hankies are for blowing noses, NOT beating wives

A good clean handkerchief can come in handy in many ways. You can use it to wipe dirt off your hands, dab your forehead or blow your nose. But according to Perak Mufti Harussani Zakaria, handkerchiefs are also good for whacking wives with.

Foreign Nationals' Rights in Islamic Countries

This paper was originally presented at the seminar Religious Minorities: Circumstances and Practices with the title: 'The Rights of Foreign Nationals in Islamic Countries'.

Our Father Adam

I was one day speaking with a group of orphan children whose parents were unknown. I spoke to them about Allah, for He is the Lord of all people. As he says to Prophet Muhammad: “Did I not find you as an orphan and give you shelter?” [Sūrah al-Duhā: 6]

Relation between God, His Messengers & Man

God says: [17:71] Indeed, We have honoured the children of Adam, and carried them by land and sea, and given them of good things and exalted them far above many of those whom We have created.

Love in the Holy Qur'an (6): God 's Love for Humanity

God’s favour (‘fadl’) is an aspect of His mercy, and Divine mercy it- self—as we saw earlier—is inseparable from Divine love. Hence we must mention here God’s completely gratuitous favour upon humanity in general as an...

Love in the Holy Qur'an (5): Chapter 6: The Universe and Love

What is the difference between glorification of God (‘tasbih’) and praise of God (‘hamd’)? When glorifying God, one evokes His magnifi- cence and His Qualities of Majesty, for to glorify God implies declaring His transcendence. When praising God...

Religious History of Fasting: How it Establishes the Truth of the Holy Quran

“O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard against evil.” (Al Quran 2:184) This verse was revealed in the seventh century Arabia, which had very limited knowledge of religions...

'I was only sent to perfect moral character'

The purpose of all the revealed books has always been inner purification. Abraham prayed to his Lord to send to his descendants a Messenger who would recite His signs to them, teach them the scripture, and purify them. Allah answered his prayer by...

Allah is al-Ahad – the One and Only

Allah says: “And your God is One God; there is no god save Him, the Beneficent, the Merciful.” [Sūrah al-Baqarah: 163] Allah also says: “Say: He is Allah, the One.” [Sūrah al-Ikhlās: 1] In the first of these verses, Allah is referred to as al-Wāhid (the One), whereas ...

The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad: The Beginning of Universal Brotherhood

Epigraph: O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female; and We have made you into tribes and sub-tribes that you may recognize one another. Verily, the most honourable among you, in the sight of Allah, is he who is the most righteous among you. Surely, Allah is...

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 10

O Prophet! strive hard against The Unbelievers and the Hypocrites, And be firm against them. Their abode is Hell,—An evil refuge indeed. 74. They swear by God that they said nothing (evil), but indeed They uttered blasphemy, And they did it after accepting ...

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 9

As in the case of those Before you: they were Mightier than you in power, And more flourishing in wealth And children. They had Their enjoyment of their portion:And ye have of yours, as did Those before you; and ye Indulge in idle talk As they did. They!—Their works are fruitless...

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 8

Alms are for the poor And the needy, and those Employed to administer the (funds); For those whose hearts Have been (recently) reconciled (To Truth); for those in bondage And in debt; in the cause Of God; and for the wayfarer: (Thus is it) ordained by God, And God is full of knowledge ...

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 7

God give thee grace! Why Didst thou grant them exemption Until those who told the truth Were seen by thee in a clear light, And thou hadst proved the liars? ...

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 6

O ye who believe! what Is the matter with you, That, when ye are asked, To go forth in the Cause of God, Ye cling heavily to the earth?

The Holy Qur'an - Sūra IX: Repentance or Immunity - Part 5

Fain would they extinguish, God's Light with their mouths, But God will not allow, But that His Light should be Perfected, even though the unbelievers ...

Le Coran et la science (2)

Il faut commencer par tenter de dresser la liste des connaissances scientifiques (ou du moins des principales d'entre elles) qui, selon certains musulmans, seraient présentes dans le Coran. Selon les quelques recherches que nous avons pu effectuer pour l'instant, le Coran contiendrait ...