A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:38 At that, Zechariah called upon his Lord, saying, "My Lord, grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the Hearer of supplication."39 So the angels called him while he was standing in prayer in the chamber, "Indeed, Allah gives you good tidings of… Continue reading Qur’an 3:38-41
Author: Andrew Martin
Qur’an 3:37
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:37 So her Lord accepted her with good acceptance and caused her to grow in a good manner and put her in the care of Zechariah.Every time Zechariah entered upon her in the prayer chamber, he found with her provision.He said, "O Mary, from where is… Continue reading Qur’an 3:37
Qur’an 3:35-36
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:35 [Mention, O Muḥammad], when the wife of ʿImrān said, "My Lord, indeed I have pledged to You what is in my womb, consecrated [for Your service], so accept this from me. Indeed, You are the Hearing, the Knowing."36 But when she delivered her, she said,… Continue reading Qur’an 3:35-36
Qur’an 3:33-34
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:33 Indeed, Allah chose Adam and Noah and the family of Abraham and the family of ʿImrān over the worlds - 34 Descendants, some of them from others.And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.Koran 3:33-34 Here’s my improved version: 3:33 Choosing isn't creating.34 Muhammad's poor choice of… Continue reading Qur’an 3:33-34
Qur’an 3:31-32
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:31 Say, [O Muḥammad], "If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."32 Say, "Obey Allah and the Messenger. But if you turn away - then indeed, Allah does not like… Continue reading Qur’an 3:31-32
Qur’an 3:29-30
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:29 Say, "Whether you conceal what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it. And He knows that which is in the heavens and that which is on the earth. And Allah is over all things competent. 30 The Day every soul will find… Continue reading Qur’an 3:29-30
Qur’an 3:28
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:28 Let not believers take disbelievers as allies [i.e., supporters or protectors] rather than believers.And whoever [of you] does that has nothing [i.e., no association] with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence.And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final]… Continue reading Qur’an 3:28
Qur’an 3:26-27
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:26 Say, "O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honor whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your hand1 is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things… Continue reading Qur’an 3:26-27
Qur’an 3:23-25
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:23 Do you not consider, [O Muḥammad], those who were given a portion of the Scripture?They are invited to the Scripture of Allah that it should arbitrate between them; then a party of them turns away, and they are refusing.24 That is because they say, "Never… Continue reading Qur’an 3:23-25
Qur’an 3:21-22
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 3:21 Those who disbelieve in the signs of Allah and kill the prophets without right and kill those who order justice from among the people - give them tidings of a painful punishment.22 They are the ones whose deeds have become worthless in this world and… Continue reading Qur’an 3:21-22










