quran-alone Tag Posts Index

By the Ten Nights and the Even and the Odd- The Meaning of the Oath at 89-1-5 in the Qur'an

This quick talk summarises my understanding – and the reasons for it – of the oath we find in the Qur'an citing "the ten nights and the even and the odd"

Patience – And What It Means In The Life of the Believer

Here I read the latest article from my blog on the concept of PATIENCE or SABR in Arabic. The concept of patience is typically limited merely to meanings connected

3 Reasons Why the Qur'an is a Complete Text

I believe the Qur'an is complete, perfect, and in the right order. Here I give a brief summary of three reasons to support this view. Videos referenced in this talk

You Can't Guide Those You Love to the Quran Alone: God Either Guides or He Does Not Guide

It is tempting to think that you can guide those whom you love. But you can't. At least, not according to the Qur'an. // THE QUR'AN: A COMPLETE REVELATION by Sam

Understanding The Quran By The Quran Not Hadith: How The Traditionalist Gets It Wrong – Two Examples

Traditionalist Islam claims that the Qur'an can only be understood via the vast library of later hearsay called hadith. However, this is a false claim – one among

Wife-beating – Does the Quran Tell Husbands to Beat Their Wives?

Like some of the questions I deal with on this channel the question of "wife-beating" is an emotive topic. I set out here my understanding of the verse

Why the Elite Has Been Importing Brand Islam into the West- a Seemingly Contradictory Game Plan

The Elite's purposes in bringing the "retrograde" religion (to quote Churchill) of Islam into the West are manifold and seemingly contradictory. The Elite

Not in the Quran: sending "blessings" when speaking about the prophet

The Traditionalist constantly pours honourifics upon the prophet Muhammad whenever he mentions his name. One is given to believe that this is a mark of piety. And

Virtue Made Simple in the Quran- what you need to do to live a godly life in one verse – 2-177

Here I look at a simple definition of VIRTUE in the Quran; specifically the verse at 2:177. People get wrapped up in theories and minutia. What is important is faith

Four sacred months and jizya in the Quran understood without hadith

This looks at 9:36-37 specifically – where the Traditionalist claims the Quran speaks about four sacred months (Dhu al Qa’dah, Dhu al Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab).

Muqatta'at / Mysterious Letters in the Quran

The question of the meaning of the mysterious letters in the Quran – known in Arabic as the muqatta'at – has both intrigued and frustrated Muslims since the time

Your life is falling apart now you're serving God alone-

I get sincere and moving messages the essence of which is: "Since I decided to serve God alone my life has begun falling apart." I don't want to be glib

Chemtrails in the Qur'an

In this video I outline my thoughts on chemtrails with regard to the Qur'an. At surah 44:10 the Qur'an speaks about 'obvious smoke' in the sky 'covering the people'.

"Islamic" Crazies – Why I Am Not Afraid

I'm often asked about my own personal safety: aren't I afraid to stand up and say what I do? In this video I address some of those concerns and outline how I see

CHAPTER 50 (all verses) – reading and exposition

CHAPTER 50 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-6.25) Exposition of content (6.25-40.20) First plain text reading (40.20-end)

Repentance is turning your ship around

None of us can begin where we would like to begin. Many of the great prophets and men of God had sinful pasts (despite what Traditionalist Islam teaches). They began

Expect no saviours – because there are none

There are no external saviours, not in the original Jewish scriptures nor in the Quran. God does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in

REFUTING "ISLAM"

Why I believe in the Quran

This is an autobiographical piece which aims to answer the following questions – questions I am often asked: Why do I believe in the Quran? Why do I not believe

Homosexuality in the Quran

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;