A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:125 And [mention] when We made the House [i.e., the Kaʿbah] a place of return for the people and [a place of] security.And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer.And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for… Continue reading Qur’an 2:125
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:124 And [mention, O Muḥammad], when Abraham was tried by his Lord with words [i.e., commands] and he fulfilled them.[Allah] said, "Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people."[Abraham] said, "And of my descendants?"[Allah] said, "My covenant does not include the wrongdoers."Koran 2:124 Here’s… Continue reading Qur’an 2:124
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:122 O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I have bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds.123 And fear a Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all, and no compensation will be accepted from it, nor will… Continue reading Qur’an 2:122-123
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:120 And never will the Jews and the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion.Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance."If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no… Continue reading Qur’an 2:120-121
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:119 Indeed, We have sent you, [O Muḥammad], with the truth as a bringer of good tidings and a warner, and you will not be asked about the companions of Hellfire.Koran 2:119 Here’s my improved version: 2:119 Muhammad was an ignorant liar.Qur'an 2:119 As I’ve produced… Continue reading Qur’an 2:119
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:118 Those who do not know say, "Why does Allah not speak to us or there come to us a sign?"Thus spoke those before them like their words.Their hearts resemble each other.We have shown clearly the signs to a people who are certain [in faith].Koran 2:118… Continue reading Qur’an 2:118
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:116 They say, "Allah has taken a son."Exalted is He!Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth.All are devoutly obedient to Him, 117 Originator of the heavens and the earth.When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it… Continue reading Qur’an 2:116-117
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:115 And to Allah belongs the east and the west.So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah. Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.Koran 2:115 Here’s my improved version: Apollo astronaut on our Moon. 2:115 Apollo astronaut on our Moon.Notice the lack of east… Continue reading Qur’an 2:115
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:114 And who are more unjust than those who prevent the name of Allah from being mentioned [i.e., praised] in His mosques and strive toward their destruction.It is not for them to enter them except in fear.For them in this world is disgrace, and they will… Continue reading Qur’an 2:114
A Qur’an Like It. Here’s the Sahih International translation: 2:111 And they say, "None will enter Paradise except one who is a Jew or a Christian."That is [merely] their wishful thinking.Say, "Produce your proof, if you should be truthful."112 Yes, [on the contrary], whoever submits his face [i.e., self] in Islām to Allah while being… Continue reading Qur’an 2:111-113
