Even those scholars and academics who are native Arabs or well-versed in Arabic struggle to understand the Arabic of the Qur’an. This is why there are so many commentaries and interpretations written with scholars giving their opinions on the meanings, both apparent and hidden. If you’re a non-Muslim who has read, is reading, or thinking about reading the Qur’an, then …
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Egyptian artist hopes for record with 700-meter Koran
An Egyptian artist who educated himself after dropping out of school has spent three years creating what he hopes is the world's biggest Koran. Saad Mohammed, who has hand-painted Islamic motifs on the walls and ceilings of his home in the town of Belqina, north of Cairo, has reproduced the Muslim holy book on a paper scroll 700 meters long. …
Read More »9 Astonishing Facts in the Quran that will Surprise You
Ever since the dawn of mankind, we have sought to understand nature and our place in it. In this quest for the purpose of life many people have turned to religion. Most religions are based on books claimed by their followers to be divinely inspired, without any proof. Islam is different because it is based upon reason and proof. There …
Read More »The Remarkable Structure of the Qur’an
The arrangement of the Qur’an is one of many reasons why Muslims believe that it could only have come from God. In fact, modern research has discovered a remarkable structure in the Qur’an known as ring composition.
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