A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:21 O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - 22 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth… Continue reading Qur’an 2:21-22
Author: Andrew Martin
Qur’an 2:19-20
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:19 Or [it is] like a rainstorm from the sky within which is darkness, thunder and lightning. They put their fingers in their ears against the thunderclaps in dread of death. But Allah is encompassing of the disbelievers.20 The lightning almost snatches away their sight. Every… Continue reading Qur’an 2:19-20
Qur’an 2:16-18
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:16 Those are the ones who have purchased error [in exchange] for guidance, so their transaction has brought no profit, nor were they guided.17 Their example is that of one who kindled a fire, but when it illuminated what was around him, Allah took away their… Continue reading Qur’an 2:16-18
Qur’an 2:13-15
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:13 And when it is said to them, "Believe as the people have believed," they say, "Should we believe as the foolish have believed?"Unquestionably, it is they who are the foolish, but they know [it] not.14 And when they meet those who believe, they say, "We… Continue reading Qur’an 2:13-15
Qur’an 2:11-12
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:11 And when it is said to them, "Do not cause corruption on the earth," they say, "We are but reformers." 12 Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not. Koran 2:11-12 Here’s my improved version: 2:11 Pick up your trash,… Continue reading Qur’an 2:11-12
Qur’an 2:8-10
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:8 And of the people are some who say, "We believe in Allah and the Last Day," but they are not believers. 9 They [think to] deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive not except themselves and perceive [it] not. 10 In their hearts… Continue reading Qur’an 2:8-10
Qur’an 2:7
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Allah has set a seal upon their hearts and upon their hearing, and over their vision is a veil. And for them is a great punishment. Koran 2:7 Here’s my improved version: There is no punishment for not believing a liar. Believe those who tell the… Continue reading Qur’an 2:7
Qur’an 2:6
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Indeed, those who disbelieve - it is all the same for them whether you warn them or do not warn them - they will not believe. Koran 2:6 Here’s my improved version: Show my words to the unbelievers, they will believe. Do not believe in Muhammad.… Continue reading Qur’an 2:6
Qur’an 2:5
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: Those are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful. Koran 2:5 Here’s my improved version: Those who follow my words, will be successful. Qur'an 2:5 I've simplified the language, making it direct and timeless.
Qur’an 2:2-4
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:2 This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah - 3 Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them, 4 And who believe in what has been revealed… Continue reading Qur’an 2:2-4










