Noah: Between Russell Crowe, Biblical Noah and Qur’anic Noah
While we can find the story of Prophet Noah once in the Bible (Genesis 5:32-10:1), we can read it in several positions in the Qur’an, taking into consideration that there is a standalone chapter in the Qur’an dealing with the story of Noah, which is named after him: “Chapter of Noah”.
Read More »Is Muhammad the Author of the Qur’an? (1/2)
The claim that Muhammad’s goal was to unite the Arabs is also difficult to defend when one looks into the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his own statements against nationalism, tribalism etc.
Read More »You Ask and the Qur’an Answers (2/2)
Allah has instructed us to ponder over the Glorious Qur’an while giving careful consideration to the consequences of following and applying its teachings and commandments.
Read More »You Ask and the Qur’an Answers (1/2)
And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers. (Aal `Imran 3:85)
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Some Muslim and non-Muslim scholars exert themselves to prove the claim that both Moses and Jesus belong to the family of `Imran. But, this is completely contrary to the Islamic basics of the creed.
Read More »The Merits of Reciting the Glorious Qur’an
During the lifetime of the Prophet (peace be upon him), some unbelievers used to hide and listen to the Prophet while he was reciting the Glorious Qur'an.
Read More »Is the Qur’an Muhammad’s or Allah’s Word?
There is a chapter (Surah) in the Noble Qur’an bearing the name of “Maryam” (Mary). The referred to Surah was called “Maryam” out of respect and honor to Maryam; the mother of Jesus Christ (peace be upon them both).
Read More »The Qur’an and Imru’ Al-Qais
By referring to the poems of Imru’ Al-Qais, which are widely known and have been translated several times into most of the world languages, nothing of this is mentioned in them.
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