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A compilation of the “O you who believe” verses

A compilation of the “O you who believe” verses in the Qur’an. Although most of these verses are straight forward , keep in mind that some require reading in the context. Also note these verses are instructions for believers. 89 occurrences 2:104 O you who believe, do not say: “Shepherd us,” but say: “Be patient …

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GOD’s SUNNAH or Prophet Muhammad’s SUNNAH?

THE ARABIC WORD SUNNAH REFERS TO GOD’S SUNNAH AND NEVER AS THE PROPHET’S SUNNAH   The only Sunna to follow shall be God’s Sunna. [17:77, 33:62, 48:23, 6:114]   “Shall I seek other than GOD as a source of law, when He has revealed to you this book fully detailed? Those who received the scripture recognize that …

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Things NOT Contained In The Quran: List of Interpolations

Below is a list (200 examples) of typical interpolations made to the Quran. These additions have been presented as part of the body of religious percepts. Some among them may have been useful and wholesome considerations although without any religious foundation. For instance, cleaning of teeth with miswak may be useful. But this must not be taken as …

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Praying in a Masjid that Harbours Idol Worship (Shirk)

How can one go into a Masjid these days when all of the mosques have the word Allah and Muhammad stencilled or in carvings mounted on the walls when one faces the Qiblah?   Surely, if one goes into these Masjids knowing the truth, one cannot then ignore what is right in front of oneself. Would this …

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Do the words in 2:239 indicate that God taught the prophet how to pray?

“So if you fear, then (observe the salat) while walking or riding, then once you feel more safe you shall commemorate (zhikr) God as He taught you what you did not know.” 2:239 Some of the advocates of the hadith (sayings) and sunna (methodology) of the prophet Muhammad refer to the words “God has taught you” in …

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