Tag: Islam

Quran 9:38 – 52 The Battle Of Tabuk

Background The background for these verses (below) is related to the expedition of Tabuk (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwr al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas, and Ibn Juzayy), which we have written about in detail here: ‘Answering Jihad: “Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29“. This expedition took place as a result… Read More ›

Surah 9:25 – 27 Battle Of Hunayn

Background After the conquest of Makkah, while Muslims were busy with their lives in path of God; praying, fasting and doing charity work, the Hawazin and Thaqif tribe assembled an army to attack the Muslims. With news reaching the Prophet (p) of their plans, Prophet Muhammed and his people prepared to engage them. This occasion… Read More ›

“The Sword Verse”: Surah 9:13 – 24

Background Continuing from previously where we explained Quran 9:5 (‘sword verse’) in its historical context. Now we move on to the remaining verses which are related to the same event. As we explained before (see here: ‘An Historical Examination Of The Sword Verse – Surah 9:5’), the Muslims signed a peace treaty with the Quraysh… Read More ›

‘Why Do We Need Hadith When The Quran Is Enough?’ – Nouman Ali Khan

‘Why Do We Need Hadith When The Quran Is Enough?’ – Nouman Ali Khan

“Cast Terror Into The Hearts Of The Disbelievers…” Quran 8:1 To 8:12

Background These present verses were revealed concerning the battle of Badr (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Muhammed Asad and Zohurul Hoque/Husain Nuri commentary on the Qur’an), which took place in the year of 2nd Hijri (624 AD). The causes in which it led to this battle… Read More ›

Arabic Meaning For Ru’b, Fear, Terror?

Some have attempted to twist certain verses of the Quran and Hadith to mean something it has never intended to say. Take for example this verse: “Sahih International: [Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, “I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror (ru’ba – لرُّعْبَ) into the… Read More ›

An Historical Examination Of The Sword Verse – Surah 9:5

Kaleef K. Karim This article seeks to examine chapter 9, verse 5 of the Quran in its historical context. Some claim that the verse ‘sanctions the killing of innocent people’, and this is how it was implemented by Prophet Mohammed (p). We shall respond to these claims in this piece. The verse (9:5) is one… Read More ›

Sanctity Of Life: “If Anyone Kills A Person It Would Be As If He Killed All Mankind” – Surah 5:32

Kaleef K. Karim Content: 1. Introduction 2. Surah 5:32 plagiarized from Talmud? 3. Do Muslims take 5:32 out of context? 4. Is Surah 5:32 only binding on the ‘Children of Israel’, not Muslims? 5. Conclusion 1. Introduction As special creatures on earth, God Almighty has mandated for us to manage this earth with consideration for… Read More ›

Surah 5:32, Sanhedrin, Talmud Plagiarism?

Kaleef K. Karim Islam is often perceived in the media as a religion of violence. There are some who are out there, whose job it is to spread propaganda against Islam’s core teachings One verse has been under attack by opponents is chapter 5, verse 32 of the Quran. They assert that the verse does… Read More ›

“What Do British Muslims Really Think?” – A Response

The Sunday Times (£) front page today boasts a feature story in the magazine supplement titled,  What do British Muslims really think? The ‘really’ bit is a novel take on polls conducted about British Muslim attitudes to date suggesting perhaps that past polls have failed to uncover what the faith group ‘really’ thinks until now…. Read More ›

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