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Islamic Reform Already Exists in the Quran
Many modern Muslim reformers correctly reject Islamism, coercive religion, and political Sharia systems. But the Quran itself already contains the principles of reform: freedom of
When “Islam for Beginners” Is Not the Quran
Many introductory Islam books sincerely aim to explain the religion, yet often present centuries of inherited tradition alongside the Quran as equal authority. This article
The Quran Hijacked Twice — By Critics and Traditionalists
Both anti-Islam critics and traditional Muslim orthodoxy frequently rely upon the same post-Quranic religious traditions while marginalizing the Quran’s own repeated claims of completeness and
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
Purified Sheets and the Messenger After the Prophets
The Quran distinguishes between prophets and messengers and describes a messenger who confirms existing scripture in 3:81. This article examines the meaning of “purified sheets”
Surah 74 and the Hidden Secret of the Quran
What is the meaning of “Over it is nineteen” in Quran 74:30? This article examines Surah 74, traditional and modern scholarly interpretations, and the Quranic