Islam

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on September 8. The next relevant passage is from Surah 46:13-16 (Yusuf Ali): 13 Verily those who say, “Our Lord is Allah,” and remain firm (on that Path),- [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on August 28. The next relevant passage is from Surah 44:51-57 (Yusuf Ali): 51 As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security, 52 Among [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on June 6. The next relevant passage is from Surah 43:68-74 (Yusuf Ali): 68: My devotees! no fear shall be on you that Day, nor shall ye grieve,- [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on May 22. The next relevant passage is from Surah 42:22-23 (Yusuf Ali): 22: Thou wilt see the Wrong-doers in fear on account of what they have earned, [...]

In his book Christianity Alongside Islam John Wilson gives extended consideration to the issue of human rights in Islam. In this discussion it is important to avoid hypocrisy and to admit readily that human rights abuses are committed by non-Muslim societies. Notwithstanding, Islam does have some major problems in this area: 1. The Qur’an encourages [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on May 4. The next relevant passage is from Surah 42:7-9 (Yusuf Ali): 7: Thus have We sent by inspiration to thee an Arabic Qur’an: that thou mayest [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on May 4. The next relevant passage is from Surah 41:27-32 (Yusuf Ali): 27: But We will certainly give the Unbelievers a taste of a severe Penalty, and [...]

Mark Durie has posted an important blog which examines a major translation issue in the Qur’an. He explains: There are many verses in the Quran which refer to fighting and killing.  I would like to consider the difficulty inherent in reading verses which attempt to translate the verb qātilū, found, for example, in Sura 9:29 [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on March 12. The next relevant passage is from Surah 40:40-41 (Yusuf Ali): 40: “He that works evil will not be requited but by the like thereof: and [...]

This blog continues the series of studies looking at references to the Garden(s) of Paradise, as depicted in the Qur’an. Our last blog on this matter was on February 8. The next relevant passage is from Surah 40:7-9 (Yusuf Ali): 7: Those who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those around it Sing Glory and [...]