2:146 Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him as they know their own sons.But indeed, a party of them conceal the truth while they know [it].147 The truth is from your Lord, so never be among the doubters.Koran 2:146-147 Note that Muhammad is unable to name the anonymous "Those", "they" and "a party… Continue reading Koran 2:146-147
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Koran 2:145
And if you brought to those who were given the Scripture every sign, they would not follow your qiblah.Nor will you be a follower of their qiblah.Nor would they be followers of one another's qiblah.So if you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, indeed, you would then be… Continue reading Koran 2:145
Koran 2:144
We have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased.So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram.And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer].Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know… Continue reading Koran 2:144
Koran 2:142-143
2:142 The foolish among the people will say, "What has turned them away from their qiblah, which they used to face?"Say, "To Allah belongs the east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a straight path."143 And thus we have made you a just community that you will be witnesses over the people… Continue reading Koran 2:142-143
Koran 2:139-141
2:139 Say, [O Muhammad], "Do you argue with us about Allah while He is our Lord and your Lord? For us are our deeds, and for you are your deeds. And we are sincere [in deed and intention] to Him."140 Or do you say that Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants… Continue reading Koran 2:139-141
Koran 2:137-138
2:137 So if they believe in the same as you believe in, then they have been [rightly] guided; but if they turn away, they are only in dissension, and Allah will be sufficient for you against them. And He is the Hearing, the Knowing. 138 [And say, "Ours is] the religion of Allah. And who… Continue reading Koran 2:137-138
Koran 2:130-136
2:130 And who would be averse to the religion of Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself. And We had chosen him in this world, and indeed he, in the Hereafter, will be among the righteous. 131 When his Lord said to him, "Submit", he said "I have submitted [in Islam] to the… Continue reading Koran 2:130-136
Koran 2:129
Our Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise."Koran 2:129 So, why is this verse quoting Abraham's prayer? No need for the imperfect prayer of an imperfect human… Continue reading Koran 2:129
Koran 2:126-128
2:126 And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits - whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day." [Allah] said. "And whoever disbelieves - I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire,… Continue reading Koran 2:126-128
Koran 2:125
And [mention] when We made the House 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 those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for… Continue reading Koran 2:125










