I aim to set out here my understanding of the Quranic position on the question of homosexuality, not to engage with the broader debate of current political sexuality; that is, I am interested here only in the Quranic position on homosexuality, and not in any view held – however strongly – on any other basis. … Continue reading "Homosexuality in the Qur’an"

The religion which the media and the Traditionalist calls Islam is not in the Qur’an. All definitions come from the Hadith literature. This would be fine if the Traditionalist admitted as much, but he doesn’t. He conflates a religion which has its origins elsewhere with a revelation which God has given to mankind. And this … Continue reading "Sectarian Islam is not in the Qur’an"

The Traditionalist’s reading of the story of the companions of the cave in the Qur’an (chapter 18) suffers like so much of his presentation: it requires one to assumes his conclusions and accept his values imported from elsewhere – and the result is a bit of a mess. In this lesson, I go through – … Continue reading "The Companions of the Cave in the Quran DECODED"

This is a study in some detail of verses 1:1-2:20 of the Quran; it gives you an introduction to some part of my hermeneutical method. The second chapter of the Qur’an opens with precise definitions of the key character types one finds in life. The Traditionalist has missed this because he comes to the Quran with … Continue reading "Human archetypes: key personality types defined by the Quran"

Traditionalists assume that salat means prayer in the Quran. Then they attack those who do not find the conclusion which they have assumed. Here I read an article from my book which covers what salat is according to the Quran. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98tk6uEkBF4

This is the reading of my article on zakat which comprises one of the articles in the Appendix of my work The Qur’an: A Complete Revelation. You can read the full article (which contains all references) here: https://www.quranite.com/zakat-in-the-quran/ Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PBN3gxOyZY

This is in response to the many questions I get about repentance, especially fornication and a past spent in sinful activities. Just because you led a sinful life in the past or made mistakes doesn’t mean you are defined by those mistakes forever. Look at Moses: he killed a man. Repentance is a personal decision … Continue reading "Repentance means turning back to God"

This is a general answer to all those who write and ask me: what can I do to help. That depends on what your talents are and how much you want to contribute. But we can all make a difference. I don’t know about you, but I want to feel like my life makes a … Continue reading "I want to make a difference"

The Traditionalist claims that apostasy is a sin and that he – or some religious leader of some kind – has the right to attack people on that basis. This is an entirely anti-Qur’anic position. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXSKZENZnR8

Lists Quranic verses on list of hot topics: – Eid – Music – Specific ritual prayer as requirement for believers – Stoning – Indication that ‘following the messenger’ means following something written down outside the Quran – and much more! Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOGDVz7Ywiw