Tag: Quran
The Truth About Jizyah
DTT: Although we have written about the concept of Jizyah previously here: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29“, we believe Scholar Louay M. Safi has written a better perspective in regards to this subject. Scholar Louay M. Safi Jizyah was not levied on the ‘People of the Book’… Read More ›
The Book Without Doubt
Why is the Qur’an the only religious book in history to have been flawlessly preserved to the present day? Whether it’s preservation of its content, the recitation style or the meanings of its words, God has made sure that the Qur’an is the book about which there is no doubt. Watch the video here… Source:… Read More ›
Islam: “Regulation Of Warfare And The Promotion Of Peace”
DTT: A non-Muslim scholar’s perspective on how Islam regulated warfare and the promotion of peace in its historical context. Dr. Anicee van Engeland, should be commended for the balanced approach in understanding Islam and to give a perspective of how Islam originally was understood in relation to the topic of war and peace. A brief… Read More ›
Why Did The Quran Call Jews ‘Apes’?
An excellent presentation by the respected Rabbi Tovia Singer on why the Quran call the Jews ‘Apes’. The Rabbi presents its historical context. At the end of the video one would garner more knowledge that the verse was aimed at a specific group of Jews who broke the Sabbath. The Rabbi, acknowledges that Jews have been described… Read More ›
Question Of Prophets Committing A Sin?
Dr. Shaykh Abdul-Rahmaan al-Luwaihiq The question of the Prophets committing any type of sin is a controversial issue. Many scholars prefer to avoid it as there is not much clear evidence for either view. However, all scholars agreed that the Prophets commit no mistakes with respect to communicating to their people what God revealed to… Read More ›
Most Misinterpreted Verses Of The Quran?
Kaleef K. Karim, Aliyu Musa Misau & Bachir Guediri The religion of Islam has been degraded and vilified by those who seem to believe that they have a better understanding of the religion, compared to the consensus of scholars for the past 1400 years. These misguided individuals cite a verse here and a verse there which they… Read More ›
“They Fight In The Cause Of Allah, They Kill And Are Killed…” – Surah 9:111
Background Late Madinan verse. Analysing Verse 9:111 “Indeed, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties [in exchange] for that they will have Paradise. They fight in the cause of Allah, so they kill and are killed. [It is] a true promise [binding] upon Him in the Torah and the Gospel and… Read More ›
“They Could Not Find Something To Spend [For The Cause Of Allah]” – Surah 9:92
Background These verses relate to the expedition of Tabuk, confronting the Byzantine army. For more information on the battle of Tabuk, please click on the following article: “Answering Jihad: ‘Fight Against Those Who Do Not Believe’ – Quran 9:29” Analysing Verses 9:91 There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those… Read More ›
“Those Who Wait [And Watch] You; Then If You Gain A Victory…” – Quran 4:141
Background This verse was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad) Analysing Verse “Those who wait [and watch] you. Then if you gain a victory from Allah, they say, “Were we not with you?” But if the disbelievers have a success, they say [to them], “Did we not gain the advantage over you, but… Read More ›
‘If You Desist From Hostilities; Return To War, We Will Return…’ – Quran 8:15 – 19
Background These verses are related to the battle of Badr (Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi, Ibn Kathir and Dr. Muhammad Asad). Analysing Verses 8:15 O you who have believed, when you meet those who disbelieve advancing [for battle], do not turn to them your backs [in flight]. 8:16… Read More ›
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