Surah 5: Verse 6 Waikhtilafi allayli waalnnahariwama anzala Allahu mina alssama-i minrizqin faahya bihi al-arda baAAda mawtihawatasreefi alrriyahi ayatunliqawmin yaAAqiloona Muhammad Sarwar: These are the revelations of God which We recite to you for a genuine purpose. In what statements other than God’s and His revelations will they then believe? Surah 12: Verse 111 Laqad kana fee qasasihimAAibratun …
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The opposite of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) is expressed by the Arabic term “SHIRK” derived from the root S_R_K which conveys the notion of “sharing” or “partnership”. The word “Shareek” means “partner” or “associate. This is to associate with Allah by equating other gods with Him. There is a very fine line between belief and …
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The way some Muslims interpret this verse makes them enforce the punishment of severing/cutting off the hand of anyone caught stealing. But is this the correct interpretation of God’s words in 5:38? Here is a translation of 5:38: “The male thief, and the female thief, you shall “eqta’u” their hands as a punishment for their …
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Sadly, it has been known to happen that every time a person wishes to convert to Islam, he/she is immediately bombarded by those who claim to be the custodians of the faith, with a barrage of ridiculous requirements that he/she has to go through in order to become a Muslim! One of these non …
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Islam, as we know it today, has become quite a dogmatic religion. It is ironic since God repeatedly tells us in the Quran to use our intellect and reasoning. I will be sharing my thoughts on what has gone wrong, justifying it by the verses of Quran. Let’s begin! First of all, Allah (The …
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