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The Correct Testimony (Shahada)

The core of the faith is the “Shahada” (Testimony). This very first pillar of Islam is clearly stated in the Quran as it was also revealed to the recipients of previous Scripture. The Testimony of faith in the Torah (Old Testament) reads: “Hear, O” Israel : the Lord our God, the Lord is One” Deuteronomy …

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Salat Words From The Quran

With regards to the words spoken during the Salat, we find guidance in the Quran with respect to the following matters: First : All the words of the Salat should be from the Quran. Second : Specific Quranic phrases are to be spoken during the Salat.     First : All the words of the Salat …

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Does the word ‘Ummy’ mean illiterate?

The word ‘ummy’ has been used in the Quran in a number of verses. The following verse is one example: “Those who follow the messenger, the prophet who is ‘ummy’ …..” 7:157 Many translations of the Quran have wrongly translated the word ‘ummy’ to mean illiterate. With a quick analysis of various Quranic verses that use …

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The Word ‘Al-Hekmah’ (Wisdom) In The Quran

It Is NOT Hadith & Sunnah – Many sunni Muslims refer to the word (Al-Hekmah)- wisdom- as mentioned in 2:129,2:151, 2:231, and 33:34, when they talk about the hadiths and sunna of the Prophet Muhammed. They claim the word Al-Hekmah in these verses refer to the Hadiths and Sunna of the prophet Muhammed. That is …

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Aspects conveyed in the Quran

A complete study has shown that the scripture uses the unique name of ‘Quran’ when speaking about certain aspects of itself or properties that are conveyed:   – Quran is to be used to warn people (6:19). – Quran has been made easy to learn (54:17). – It is in the hearts of those who are …

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