Articles
This section contains articles examining Quranic subjects, verses, and commonly discussed religious questions. Each article focuses on the Quran itself and encourages readers to verify the discussion directly within the text.
What Is Scripture in the Quran?
What does the Quran mean by scripture? The Quran refers to the scriptures of Abraham and the Gospel given to Jesus without describing either as a physical written book, while Moses explicitly received written tablets. This Quran-alone study compares Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad to examine whether divine scripture is defined by its physical form—or by its source: God.
Was Prophet Muhammad Literate? A Quran-Based Reassessment
Was Prophet Muhammad illiterate? The Quran does not explicitly say so. Instead, it emphasizes that the Prophet had no prior exposure to scripture and that the Quran itself is a self-contained proof (74:30–35).
Riba in the Quran: Usury, Interest, Charity, and Trade
What does the Quran actually prohibit as riba? The Quran permits commerce while prohibiting riba, but it also discusses charity, loans, debt, capital, hardship, and justice. This Quran-alone study examines the verses on riba and asks whether every form of modern interest can automatically be equated with the riba prohibited by God.
When We Say “The Quran Alone,” What Do We Mean?
What does it mean to uphold the Quran alone? The issue is not simply what we profess, but how we reach our religious conclusions. This article examines the difference between relying on the Quran as one source and unintentionally introducing a second source.
The March 1990 Newsletter Smoke Prediction: Historical Context
Rashad Khalifa’s March 1990 newsletter predicted that an asteroid would produce the Smoke of Quran 44:10–15. Historical documents—including his earlier identification of Chernobyl as the prophecy’s fulfillment—help distinguish Rashad’s expectations from what the Quran itself states.
When Religion Becomes Ideology — A Quranic Critique of Sayyid Qutb’s Milestones
Sayyid Qutb’s Milestones became one of the foundational texts of modern political Islam. This article examines Qutb’s ideas in light of the Quran’s repeated emphasis on God alone, the completeness of revelation, freedom of belief, and the danger of elevating religious authority beside God.