Quran-based Islam

Quran — Description

The Quran is without a doubt clear guidance (hudan)

ذَٰلِكَ الْكِتَابُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ

This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah — (2:2)

Quran — Translations

Are all Quran translations consistent with one another?

Many Muslims believe that translations of the Quran are accurate and reliable. However, sadly, many translations are not accurate and some contain the translator’s personal…

Quran — Reading, Singing, Memorizing

Is it better to memorize the Quran or to read the Quran?

Many Muslims go through the huge effort of memorizing the Quran, even if they don’t speak Arabic. In general, many Muslims are also very…

Quran — Understanding

The Quran forbids you from following or believing in something without understanding it

In verse 17:36, God clearly tells people not to follow and believe in what they have no knowledge of. For example, if…

Quran — Following and judging by other than it

God forbids people from following any law except God’s laws in the Quran

This is understandable and is proven in verse 6:114. The Quran is the word of God. Other books, e.g…

Quran — Prior Scriptures

The Quran and previous scriptures (e.g. the Jewish Torah and Christian Gospel) are all from the one and only God

Quran — Other related topics

Some verses are specific and others are unspecific for a reason

Some verses of the Quran are specific, e.g. to believe in one God, whereas others are intentionally unspecific. God tells people to follow the…

Prayer — Ablution

Do you have to wash your feet in wudhu (ablution) or can you wipe it?

Many Muslims, especially Sunnis, believe that they must wash their feet when performing wudhu. However, the Quran makes it clear that the feet are to be…

Prayer — Technique

Is the Jewish prayer any different than the Muslim prayer?

Some Muslims believe that Jews pray differently than Muslims. However, ancient (original) Jewish prayers were actually in complete resonance with Quranic verses on the…

Prayer — Call to it (adhaan)

Is the call to prayer (adhaan) correct?

Many Muslims hear the call to prayer (adhaan) and assume it is correct. However, the most widely used version of the call to prayer contains wording that not only seems irrelevant, but…

Fasting

Do we begin fasting at the time of fajr or some time afterwards?

Many Muslims believe that fasting begins when it’s time for fajr prayer. However, careful analysis would prove that fasting begins some time after when fajr prayer begins.

Zakat

Zakat (tax) vs sadaqah (charity)

Most Muslims believe that zakat is only a required payment in the amount of 2.5% on their income primarily for people in need and that it is only required by Muslims. However, the Quran seems to suggest that zakat is more like a…

The Hajj

Is the Hajj only during 10 days or any time within 4 months?

The purpose of Hajj

We see in verses 6:162–163 that all worship practices must be dedicated to God alone.

Women

Are women required to fast, pray, etc during menstruation?

Many Muslims believe that women are forbidden from performing any rituals of worship while menstruating, e.g.

• No praying
• No fasting

Men

Is it forbidden (haram) for muslim men to wear gold and silk?

Many Muslims believe that Muslim men are not allowed to wear gold and silk. However,

1. there is no such law in the Quran
2. this belief originates…

Food

Do you have to pronounce God’s name before eating anything?

Most Muslims believe that you must pronounce God’s name only before slaughtering animals to make the meat halal. However, according to verse 6:118, you must pronounce God’s name before eating…

Evil and Misfortune

Why does it seem that god allows evildoers to continue their evildoing?

Many Muslims who are victims of unjust acts or oppression wonder or complain why God seemingly allows evildoers to continue committing evil. However…

Death

Inheritance law according to the Quran

Some Muslims believe that you are not allowed to write a will before dying and that inheritance is strictly based on the percentages specified in the Quran. However, not only is writing a will allowed, it’s even a prescribed…

Christianity and Jesus

What is the Injeel?

In verse 5:46–47, we see that Jesus was given the Injeel which confirmed the Torah that came before it. We also see that the Christian contemporaries of Muhammad were told to judge by the Injeel, which would indicate that the…

Prophet Muhammad

Was Prophet Muhammad Illiterate (Couldn’t Read and Write)?

Misunderstood Prohibitions

Is it forbidden to pay interest, e.g. on a home loan?

Many Muslims believe the law regarding interest applies to both people who charge interest and pay interest. However, the Quran makes it clear that what is forbidden…

Misunderstood Allowances / Obligations

Is nikaah al-mut’ah (temporary marriage) allowed?

Many Muslims believe that short term contract marriages are allowed. However, the Quran indicates that marriage for a predetermined duration is forbidden…

Other Misunderstandings

Should You Rely on Salat Istikhara Prayer for Major Life Decisions

Many Muslim around the world believe that when faced with making a major life decision, they should pray istikhara which is 2 rakaahs followed by a…