Tag: Quran
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 ›
Quran 8:38 – 48 Battle Of Badr
Background Battle of Badr (624 AD). This battle ensued as a consequence of the Quraysh continually persecuting Muslims. Read more about the hostilities of Quraysh against Muslims: ‘Did Quraysh Persecute Muslims When They Fled To Madinah?‘ Analysing Verses 8:38 Say to those who have disbelieved [that] if they cease, what has previously occurred will be… Read More ›
‘Seek The Means To Him And Strive In His Cause…’ – Quran 5:35
Background Madinan verse. Analysing Verse “O you who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means [of nearness] to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed.” – Quran 5:35 In Islamic scripture, Muslims are commanded to perform five acts of worship. (1) Testifying that there is no god but God. (2) Praying… Read More ›
“Fight With Them Until There Is No More Fitna [Disbelief]…?” – Quran 8:39
Background This verse (Q. 8:39) was revealed concerning the battle of Badr (624 AD). Analysing Verse Some claim that Islam is to dominate, and conduct holy war, on people of other religions until they accept Islam. Yet, the Quran clearly states that there is to be no compulsion in religion. Everyone has a free choice… Read More ›
Quran 8:56 – 61 Banu Qurayzah
Background These verses refer to the Banu Qurayzah tribe (5 AH, 627 AD) breaking treaties and siding with enemies against the Muslims (Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas and Zamakhshari). We have written about this incident in detail here: ‘Re-Examining Banu Qurayzah Incident‘. Analysing Verses 8:56 The ones with whom you made a treaty but… Read More ›
‘Most Intense In Animosity Toward The Believers [To Be] Jews And Polytheists…” – Quran 5:82
Background Madinah verse. Analysing Verse “You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the believers [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allah; and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers those who say, “We are Christians.” That is because among them… Read More ›
Quran 8:61 – 75 Battle Of Badr
Background These verses refer to the battle of Badr (624 AD) and those who migrated to Madinah, fleeing persecution. Analysing Verses 8:61 And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing. 8:65 O Prophet, urge the believers to battle…. Read More ›
“Do Not Weaken In Pursuit Of The Enemy…” – Quran 4:104
Background Quran 4:104 was revealed just after the Battle of Uhud. The commentators on the Quran, such as Tafsir al-Jalalayn and Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas say, that the verse was directed specifically at the hostile Quraysh. When Muslims were persecuted for thirteen long years in Makkah, the small minority fled to Madinah for… Read More ›
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