The Qur’an

What the word “Islam” itself means? The religion of Islam is not named after a person nor was it named after a tribe. Islam is the religion of “God” (Ar. Allah) and as such, its name represents the central principle of God’s religion; the total submission to the will of ...

Short version Christmas is a festival foreign to both the Qur’an and the Bible. But like the Bible the Qur’an speaks about the virgin birth of Jesus, it calls Jesus the second Adam and the Word of God, Spirit from God and Word of Truth. It acknowledges His divinity and ...

Short version Friday is according to the Qur’an not a day of rest. It is true that a whole chapter of the Qur’an is called Friday though. But this chapter explains that we should put down our work on Friday afternoon in order to prepare for the Sabbath. Unfortunately, even ...

We read in the Qur’an 5:51: “O you who believe! Do not take Jews and Christians as your patrons/guardians (awliya). They are patrons/guardians of their own people. He among you who will turn to them for patronage is one of them. Verily Allah guides not a people unjust.” And upon ...

Short version: Qur’anic poetry is not so concerned about detailed information, but about a beautiful and forceful message like for example the Psalms are. The Qur’an hints at Christ’s kingship, priesthood, speaks of his divine wisdom, righteousness, his scripturality and divine mission, talks about His creative, healing, and life-giving miracles, ...