The Unique Position of Quran in Islam (Introduction and Part 1)
Introduction The purpose of this work is to show what The Quran says about its sole position in the religion of Islam. An overwhelming majority […]
interpretation
Quran’s Foundational Concepts: Ibaadah (Worship) Pt 2
‘Worship’ in English has a wide variety of connotations including servitude, devotion and attachment. I believe these meanings are contained in the Quranic concept rather than rituals.
The Islamic Ponzi Scheme
The Qur’an contains profound scripture and offers readers who seek spiritual guidance, even without committing to the religion of Islam, tremendous insights. However, believers who are fixated on Islamic traditions often end up enslaved by the Islamic Ponzi scheme.
Quran’s Foundational Concepts: ‘Ibaadah (Worship) Pt 1
About this Series This series is a study of concepts which feature prominently in The Quran. The words representing these concepts appear tens, if not […]
Intercession According to the Qur’an
Since there cannot be any contradiction in the Qur’an i.e. one Ayah can never contradict another, the Qur’an tells us clearly with respect to the day of judgement and accountability that there will be no intercession at that point in time.
The Interpretation of “Obey Allah & Obey the Messenger”
For Traditionalists, this ayat is interpreted in the following way: Obey Allah = Obey the Qur’an. Obey the Messenger = Obey the Hadith. Obey those […]
Is Not God Sufficient for His Servant?
Quran 39:36 أَلَيْسَ ٱللَّهُ بِكَافٍ عَبْدَهُۥ ۖ وَيُخَوِّفُونَكَ بِٱلَّذِينَ مِن دُونِهِۦ ۚ وَمَن يُضْلِلِ ٱللَّهُ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِنْ هَادٍۢ WHAT QURAN SAYS AND WHAT […]