I read the quran and I can say it's truly a blessed book. So I say NONE IS WORTHY OF WORSHIP EXCEPT ALLAH. AND MUHAMMED IS HIS LAST AND FINAL MESSINGER.
Really u finish, what Alquran say,.good and thanks read,. my suggestions,u cant convert Islam find muslim person or have muslim centre there, go there,. just syahadah,,and don't rush to follow,just do step by step, and slowly,take time but u must say syahadah first, I'm sure u feel clean,u sins before this is truely forgive,.and start new life,. If u don't want its okey, i understand,. Sorry for disturb u,. May Allah give hidayah to u.
As a student of theology I just started reading the Quran recently. I'd say it's one of the most amazing books I've ever come across in my life. I truely regret why not reading it before. The most fascinating thing about the book is that it's the same book at least for the last 1430 years. Not a single word has changed while that's not the case with the other religious books like Torah, New Testament, Vedas and Buddhist scriptures etc. It never lets your attention go away from the subject. Keeps repeating the topics again and again to stress and emphasize. No lenghty historical stories. Short and simple. I wish I knew Arabic so I could understand it better.
understand stand the sociaty how it goes what happens how it happens Andrew the human behavior means phycology. what is our behavior is to it. and what should we behave with the it. For this use Quran thoughts. you will find we have to surrender. and Islam means surrendering in Arabic. Thanks
With high level in Arabic + Doctorate in Political Sciences (Sorbonne) + Master in Finance (Paris II Univ) I was atheist because I never read & understood Kuran. In my 40 years I was choked when I discovered This revelation: Any human could never provides these texts, sounds, very deep significations & many important truths …. I cried & regret the lost years… Thanks Allah about saving me!
i am 31 agnostic (raised catholic) and i started learning arabic so i can read Qur'an in original text for this reason. i believe the sounds and linguistics are significant as the Qur'an was originally spoken aloud as poetry. i also want to discover mathematical mysteries within the linguistic rhetoric similar to ancient jewish texts.
100 Commandments and Doctrines from the Quran 1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159) 2. Restrain anger (3:134) 3. Be good to others (4:36) 4. Do not be arrogant (7:13) 5. Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199) 6. Speak to people mildly (20:44) 7. Be moderate in your bearing and the volume of your speech (31:19) 8. Do not ridicule others (49:11) 9. Be dutiful to parents (17:23) 10. Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23) 11. Do not enter parents’ private room without asking permission (24:58) 12. Commit to writing any transaction involving the taking or giving of loans (2:282) 13. Do not follow anyone blindly (2:170) 14. Grant more time to repay if the debtor is in hard times (2:280) 15. Don’t be involved with usury or interest (2:275) 16. Do not engage in bribery (2:188) 17. Do not break any promise (2:177) 18. Keep and fulfil all trusts (2:283) 19. Do not mix the truth with falsehood (2:42) 20. Judge with justice between people (4:58) 21. Stand out firmly for justice (4:135) 22. Wealth of the dead should be distributed among his family members (4:7) 23. Women have the right of inheritance (4:7) 24. Do not take for yourself the property of orphans (4:10) 25. Protect orphans (2:220) 26. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (4:29) 27. Facilitate peace between those in conflict (49:9) 28. Avoid being suspicious (49:12) 29. Spend wealth in charity (57:7) 30. Encourage feeding of the poor (107:3) 31. Seek out the needy and help them (2:273) 32. Do not spend money extravagantly (17:29) 33. Do not invalidate charity by bragging about your generosity (2:264) 34. Honor guests (51:26) 35. Enjoin virtue to others only after practicing it yourself (2:44) 36. Do not engage in or spread corruption (2:60) 37. Do not prevent people from going to houses of worship (2:114) 38. Never engage in fighting as an aggressor but only in defense (2:190) 39. Do not engage in compulsion regarding religion (2:256) 40. Believe in all prophets (2:285) 41. Do not have sexual intercourse during the menstrual period (2:222) 42. Do not commit adultery (17:32) 43. Choose leaders based on their merit (2:247) 44. God does not burden a person beyond his capacity; nor should we (2:286) 45. Do not become divided (3:103) 46. Think deeply about the wonders of nature and the creation of this universe (3:191) 47. Men and women have equal rewards for their deeds (3:195) 48. Do not marry those related to you by blood (4:23) 49. The man is the protector and supporter of the family (4:34) 50. Do not be miserly (4:37) 51. Do not envy others (4:54) 52. Do not support or be an advocate for those who betray their trusts (4:105) 53. Support one another in virtue and piety, not in sin or enmity (5:2) 54. Be just and do not let hatred swerve you from justice (5:8) 55. Do not consume dead animals, the blood of animals, or pork (5:3) 56. Avoid intoxicants and alcohol (5:90) 57. Do not gamble (5:90) 58. Do not insult other people’s deities (6:108) 59. Be honest; don’t cheat in any of your dealings (6:152) 60. Eat and drink but be not excessive (7:31) 61. Wear good clothing during prayer times (7:31) 62. Protect and help those who seek protection (9:6) 63. Strive for purity (9:108) 64. Never give up hope of Allah’s Mercy (12:87) 65. Know that Allah forgives a wrong done out of ignorance if the person repents and corrects himself (16:119) 66. Inviting others to the way of God should be done with wisdom and graciousness (16:125) 67. No one can bear another person’s sins (17:15) 68. Do not kill your children for fear of poverty (17:31) 69. Avoid vain talk (23:3) 70. Respect other people’s privacy, especially in their own homes (24:27) 71. Know that God provides security and peace to those who worship Him and act virtuously (24:55) 72. Be modest and humble (25:63) 73. Strive for reward in the Hereafter but do not neglect your affairs in this world (28:77) 74. Invoke not any other deity along with God (28:88) 75. Do not engage in homosexuality (29:29) 76. Enjoin the right and forbid the wrong (31:17) 77. Women should not display or flaunt their beauty and charms (33:33) 78. God forgives all sins when the sinner repents and turns to Him (39:53) 79. Repel evil by something that is better (41:34) 80. Decide affairs by consultation (42:38) 81. Know that there should be no monasticism in religion (57:27) 82. Those who have knowledge will be given a higher rank by God (58:11) 83. Treat non-Muslims in a kind and fair manner (60:8) 84. Stay away from greed and stinginess (64:16) 85. Do not ignore or push away the needy (93:10) 86. Pardon and forgive the mistakes of others (3:135) 87. Establish prayer and give in charity (31:4) 88. Know that the bounty of God is better than anything man can amass or hoard (10:58) 89. God puts love and affection between the hearts of those who believe in Him (8:63) 90. Those who purify their souls succeed, and those who corrupt their souls fail (91:10) 91. Those who believe in God find satisfaction in remembering Him (13:28) 92. Those who believe and do good are given joy and peace of mind (13:29) 93. Enjoin patience and compassion (90:17) 94. Know that God gave humans hearing, sight, intelligence, and affections so that they might be grateful (16:78) 95. Compete with one another in doing good (21:90) 96. Know that God created the universe with meaning and purpose (3:191) 97. Guard your modesty (23:5) 98. Know that being just is next to piety (5:8) 99. Fight when necessary to defend yourselves but do not aggress (2:190) 100. Know that it is only righteousness that makes a person noble (49:13)
$$ The (Holy Quran) answer these 3 most important questions: Q1:: What is the purpose of life? Q2: Why we are created? Q3: Where are we going after death? Search for the truth
@@olgaismag4422 peace be upon you brother. Here to answer your questions : 1- Allah says, “I have not created men except that they should serve Me” (Quran, 51:56). “And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is over all things competent. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding. Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], “Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire..”(Quran 3: 189-191) 2- "Oh humankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored among you in the sight of Allah is the who is the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)" (49:13). 3- For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back that I might do righteousness in that which I left behind (i.e. in that which I neglected).” No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected. So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another. And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful. But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally. The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles (i.e. their lips having been contracted by scorching until the teeth are exposed). (Quran, 23:99-104) Keep on reading the Quran and in shaa Allah we will find all the answers. 😘
Every book of fables pretends to do this... I am about half way through the Bible; the Quran and the Vegas are next on my list. I hope they portray gods that are more moral than the horrifying immoral thug of the Bible.
@@subhampalit6238 because hadiths are sayings of prophet, and each hadith has a chain of narrators that's what bible does not have to prove it's TRUE or no
For Those Who questioning the holy Qur’an, just read it carefully with understanding and without prejudice, cause the Qur’an are only meant for those who are truthful and seeking the truth😊
But people who come to this Book with hate and to find flaws they will find it easily. It does not because this Book has flaws rather they are not studying it with the real historical context and the wisdon behind it. Shallow minded will think the shallow judgement for almost everything. Sadly, these people are widespread across youtube.
@@mm-qu3ht rather outsiders see and acknowledge the flaws, while insiders make desperate mental gymnastics to avoid acknowledging the flaws. The quran is so obviously made up by a guy who didn't know more than what you could be expected to know at the time and who had obvious character flaws.
Matter of fact he knows about more than an average Muslim. That is one. Second. I understood a lot between when i first read the Quran with English translation (arabic isnt my language) and the last time i did. The more you read the more you understand the wiser you become in everyday affair. A person claiming to have read the Quran and then goes on to litter a street or treat someone inappropriately or be harsh to animals etc has probably partaken of just a ritual not guidance. Quran is education about life and how to live it. Great effort by the learned Gentleman.
i'm sorry but what he said not outside our zone.. What he said we know about our religion and in fact with all respect to Mr. Garry he need study more about he said because there is missing things
Garry Wills read and researched and understand better than many people in the Islamic world, he did a big work for humanity and all the world. Thank you so much dear Garry for your interesting and generous joining to explain What Quran meant :Why it matters 🙏💐💌👑
The reasons for the Prophet's (PBUH) marriages are multifold, they were not to produce a male heir as is stated in the video. An informing video nonetheless.
make note: Prof. Garry Wills read the qur'an and some of it's interpretations, but he didn't fully study it. So, give the man a chance, and don't rely on everything he said.
You dont understand where you at.... You are not at your home. You dont get it. Ita not mind control its his understanding.. Its obvious to see that in the video
I appreciate the efforts of Gary Wills of understanding Quran.........His understanding on many issues of Islam is mistaken.......even than I appreciate that a western scholar made efforts of understanding Quran........His understanding may be wrong but his efforts are appreciable..........
i think sir Garry wills is absolutely right.. But we Muslims are damaging our own religion by our greedyness . Trusting other books than Quran, and giving fatwa for our own plasure..
The Quran says: "O you, who have believed, remember God with much remembrance. And exalt him morning and afternoon. It is him who confers blessing upon you, and so do His angels that he may bring you out from the darkness into the light. And ever is he, to the believers, Merciful. Their greeting on the Day they meet him will be, "Peace." And he has prepared for them a noble reward. O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner and to invite to God, by his permission, and as an enlightening luminary. Give good tidings to the believers that they will have from God great bounty. And do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites and leave their harm, and rely upon God. And sufficient is God as Disposer of affairs." Surat Al-Ahzab (33) verses :41-48
Quran do not propagate polygamy! Sura Nisa (4/3) And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] *one* or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].
Hum, this verse, and this is a thing that i respect from the muslim faith, is a nod To the condition of mankind. How can i say this... it is a showing of tolerance from God toward men, as our lord knows well that women ARE attractive, and that we are powerless To them. A kind of "special derogatory", if you will. Us christian kinda look at this with, dare i say it...envy 😉
@Kakashi Hatake ABOUT DIVORCE THERE IS VERY CLEAR ISLAM VERY WELL EXPLAIN I CANT ALL EXPLAINS YOU HERE BUT IF YOU RESEARCH WHATS ISLAM SAYS YOU WILL GET RIGHTS WAY....
one of largest jihad than that for battle is purification of one soul...Say to ourself for purification..fear God...remove wrong choice with good choice of doing thing..surah AsSyams
I would like to thank Mr Garry Wills for the good job he hase done. and i'm sure that one day whole humanity will be under the light of islam and that is going to be don by men like Garry Wills i mean by no muslims people.by the way i urge people to read the quran you will finde so many answers to your questions.god bless evry one.
Got it wrong men, you fall into a trap : no matter how, or wich book you follow,the important thing is To love and respect God. By talking like this, it almost sound like a militant, bent on conquest. It is not the way To follow, and those who tell you this are leading you astray.
@@ghostghost514 believe me he did very well knowing the fact he don't speak arabic. He is very close from the truth. He deviated some points and escaped others for purpose He have some misunderstanding (like when he said that the prophet maried many womens to get a heir)!! Allah mentioned in the coran that he will not have a son and promised him the kaoutar in paradise. But in general he did a great job
Surah ants 🐜 Allah said the ants communicate amongst them and nowadays scientists discovered that ants communicate notice that it was said 1400years ago
Let me tell you guys.is a common seance to understand that what a father and mother cannot finish if child take time he or she can finish it.so Quran and Muhammad is like a child to Judaism and Christianity. Why I say that all does books was struggling to complete and Quran came to fulfil.Nicolas tesla was inventor of electricity but he did not finish but we fulfill it.so that is how nature works.so if one way or another someone claim his prophet that speak to allah or god that we dont see that not make sense.
Yeah, and Allah said stars are sometimes made into meteors, and those meteors are in fact missiles targeting devils. And science nowadays says that this is completely true! Or wait...
Most of America & west is green but Americans are still crazy about botanical gardens, lush green & backyards full of flowers & trees, & beautiful golf courses. Allah knows all humans or his servants love gardens not just Arabs& that is the reason Allah mentions gardens. Thus the reason cannot be the Arabia has deserts so Allah rewards the believers with gardens. Allah knows best
Thank you for a true uplifting unbiased true video and representation of Islam and the Holy Koran. I was studying the Kabba-Allah (mystic ancient jewish tradition ) and the great Kabbalists who referred to the Koran as the holy Koran respected and realised the power of the Koran. This got me interested in Islam. Allah invites all muslims to study other religions. In aramaic the language of Jesus. The name for God is Allah.
What’s most amazing about the Qur’an. is that it adresses everyone that reads it , you will think that it’s talking especially to you , and no one else
Brother its is not that it is misunderstood, it's actually very simple and easy to understand...it is that it is deliberately misinterpreted by deceitful souls and those with false/bad intentions.
Only ALLAH can guide, and HE do who's looking the Truth. They plan and ALLAH plans, and ALLAH is the best Planner. (Qur'an ) ALLAH knows everything (Qur'an)
This was good and very positive. I do think he should have spoken to Quran scholars at least in the US. I could recommend few. It will be great if he does so to exchange knowledge and deeper understanding of the Quran. Thank you so much for organizing this talk.
Thank you mr garry wills for your effforts. Respect and love (too bad for the sound problems and the cuts in the edditing...) the host is 'ot on same level... I hope Someday she' ll understand.. Peace
its shocking that so many people who are considered religious scholars in the west, have not read the Quran but they are somehow considered some kind of authority on religion. now imagine them teaching students....what an injustice to the students,
The Quran says: "He who made the sun to be an illumination and the moon to be a soft light and determined for it phases for you to know the counting of years and calculation. God has not created this except in truth. He details the signs for a people who know. Indeed, in the alternation of the night and the day and in what God has created in the heavens and the earth are signs for a people who fear God" surat 10, verse 5-6
Thanks Prof. Wills I may add that although there were no known atheists in the 7th century, yet the Quraan does discuss all sort of different believes including atheism. One example is: (Or were they created from nothing or are they creators * Or created the heavens and the earth, but not sure) Surah 52 (35-36)
I appreciate the efforts of Gary Wills of understanding Quran.........His understanding on many issues of Islam is mistaken.......even than I appreciate that a western scholar made efforts of understanding Quran........His understanding may be wrong but his efforts are appreciable..........
Gary Wills is indeed an intellectually very knowledgeable person + honest in his research and in his reviewed. May Allah guide him on the right path and guide all the humanity on the right path as well..
Garry Wills is undoubtedly a person who is intellectually very well informed and honest in his research and review. He is a truthful person, he speaks what he knows because he actually read the Holy Quran.
First of all thank you professor for your unbiased talk, second thing Muslim bros n sisters do keep in mind that he has written a book on the Quran matters so if he says everything in this talk who gonna go n buy the book to enhance their understanding. I hope more non-Muslims or Islam haters watch this video as this has come from a non-Muslim.
When the Qur'an talks about the issue of having up to four wives it's not only about having or not having enough to support them financially but it specifically says, and this is a short translation of the verse in Arabic: "ye may also marry two, three, or four but if you fear that you cannot do JUSTICE (between them) then marry only one". Sur Al Nisa (Chapter of Women) The most accurate interpretation of that is: if you can't get all their consent and be just or fair to each of them in love, support, time, and money then do not marry more than one.
She's not ready yet to cover up, but she still holds the Will of Allah S.W.T close to her heart. We Muslims pray for our sisters in Islam to get Hidayah from Allah SWT...Aamin
Determining what the Quran means is N ongoing effort. With many different approaches. And the ethical predispositions a person brings to a sacred text affect a persons interpretation.
Mr :Don Simens at 37:23 so much respect for you for what you've said ... But there is a point you missed , (movement of modern history has been nominated by the western only ) not (Christians) cuz if you noticed Christians could NOT become civilized until they given up practicing religion as policy for their countries and while they did that they were stuck at Their era of darkness due to corruption of the church , this is a historical fact try to apply Christianity to your lives -the right way - and you'll notice that you'll become technically Muslims because you'll have to stop eating .pork, drinking and women will have to cover their heads . it's all mentioned in the Bible try to practice Christianity only through your fathers and monks (the church) and you'll go back to the era of darkness and corruption Unlike Islamic history throughout Islamic history the more the Muslims practiced their religion the more civilized they became and the more their religion spreads faster (In India - Pakistan - China - Indonesia - Turkey - Maldives - Egypt -KSA -ARE -Morocco -Jordan ) so many races same practices of religion cuz Islam organizes every single side of your life shows you how to live your life and enjoy it the right way without hurting others .. I hope all Muslims including me go back to practice our religion correctly to regain the glory we had once ..
sport craze I was born Muslim but i started checking religions at the age of 12 and i'm 25 right now and the more i searched for God the more become fascinated about Islam
Mathy Math very beautifully written ... yes we r the representative of islam ...first we should follow the islam then with our good deeds people would definitely learn n follow the best practices ... i like ur comment
I plea to all my brothers and sisters please embrace Islam before it's too late, for once read Quran with open heart, believe you will be guided to true path and eternal success hereafter, this life is too short full of miseries and sorrows, you are our brothers and sisters we muslims worried about you, we don't need your land and wealth, we just want you to be saved, don't argue please just come to the straight path we welcome you all with open heart.
Dr. Willis forgot to mention that beating the wife has conditions and form. Never beat on the face. Never beat to cause a scar. Hit as little as to get her attention only. Never humiliate the wife.
Alhamdulillah! It's so facinating that non-Muslims like Professor Willis have exerted so much effort to understand the Holy Qur'an and share its real essence to others to clear things up. I love the reactions and the appreciation of the audience, except for one lady who claimed to be a practicing Muslim but is not wearing a hijab. That is so unfortunate because while professor Willis understood the Qur'an, the lady did not. Astagfirullah.
I don’t agree that women are treated as second class citizens in the Quran like in the Bible. The striking aspect is with a handkerchief not a slap - that is like to say ‘ listen to me , I am bloody serious’
How could satan refuse what God orders him to do given the fact that satan and other angles did not have free will and they were by nature incapable to defy their creator?
The verse of striking a woman was explained by the prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم He did explain it like He did explain every single verse of the Quran, from cover to cover , I would love to hear him explain the verse because when the prophet companions ask him how we should strike a woman, He answered very Hard as a rule that they should do 1 first should never ever hit or strike her in the face 2 second shouldn't causes any pain and harm 3 third Shouldn't leave a mark on her body. They were surprised... saying it's like we should not strike them (women) The prophet comment was "exactly, you should not" that was his beautiful smart a genuine explanation
First we as Muslims thank you for your good intention and your efforts to help people know the reality about Islam .. but there are some mistakes you maybe don't read about it in Qura'n and like Atheism Actually Allah address them and said "How do you deny Allah and you were dead and He gave you life? Again He will cause you to die and again bring you to life; then you shall be brought back to Him." he address the Atheists who deny Allah except Atheist of course not "MUSRIK" who the other worships or take partners with ALLAH . other Verse "Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the creators?". other Verse (7:180) And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing. and about Wives of Prophet like the Muslim guy said they are the Mothers of Muslims and every one of them their marriage for a reason .
+solomon duncan Muslims don't believe jesuss raised the dead. They believe he prayed to Allah (God)who granted him these miracles without Allah's (God's)will he jesuss could do nothing. By the way Ezra also raised someone from the dead so he is also god? And Adam was born with no father and mother so he is a bigger god? Good day!
TO ALL PROPHETS HAS THERE OWN PRESCRIBED MISSIONS AFTER THERE TRUTHS FULL RESPONSE AND TESTIMONY IN MONOTHEISM IN RELATION TO THE WISE LORD (ALLAH) swt OF HEAVENS AND EARTH , KNOWING ALL SEQUENCE OF SPIRITUAL CONTENT THAT ARE SUITED IN EACH TIME PROGRESSIVELY TO HIS EMINENT SERVANTS AND NOBLE MESSENGERS (pbut) AND AT LAST GAVE US THE PROTECTED RECITING BOOK THAT WHILES RECITING IT , IS GENUINELY FLOWING AND MERICALY HEALING PEOPLE'S HEART AND TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, THE QURAN MENTIONED THAT JESUS RAISED THE DEAD AND TO YOUR REFERENCE QURAN MEANS RECITORE
Hello Brother Solomon Duncan; - I agree Jesus it is great prophets like all prophets. - I agree Jesus god gave him Miracles like raised person from the death. BUT : - I disagree about your claim " Allah did not Mohamed did not " :) ... WHY !! ANSWER : Chapter 3 verse 49 : " A messenger to the Children of Israel: "I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you out of clay the figure of a bird; then I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s leave. And I heal the blind and the leprous, and I revive the dead, by God’s leave. And I inform you concerning what you eat, and what you store in your homes. In that is a sign for you, if you are believers."" FOCUS : "" and I revive the dead, by God’s leave. "" ... "" BY GOD'S LEAVE "" it's mean with permission of god and this not " surprising " because it is GOD who gave him this Miracle. So, Jesus without God he can't do any Miracles :). ---- Now about prophet Muhammad ( god bless him & grant ) : - You should understand each prophet god gave him his own Miracles and in Islam there is no distinction between all prophets. Chapter 2 verse 136 : " Say, “We believe in God; and in what was revealed to us; and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus; and in what was given to the prophets-from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we surrender.” All Respect Thank You
Dear respected Mrs. Myers, dear respected Professor Mills! First of all thanx a lot for this enlightening and clearing discussion, as a muslim i got tears in my eyes i swear to God Allmighty, The All-Merciful and All-Forgiving Lord of the universe, for anyone seeking His Forgivness and seeking to finding Him may He Be Exalted and Praised as He Deserves and as we as humans need to praise Him for a happy life. Two points Professor i want to comment on as i went through a journey, being a born muslim but didn't have the knowledge about so many misconceptions and devilish lies being spread by some and taken by the extremists of "our" people and using this and helping the haters of my faith to let seem true what they're lying about Islaam. 9/11 and after that Alqaida and isis, and so on. So i went to a blessed journey of learning and Alhamdulillaah (Thanks to Allaah Thanks to Elo'him) i loved God Almighty even more when i learned the answers on those filthy and evil and mean lies about my faith. the same as i would defend any faith being lied at even if it were a polytheistic faith which as a monotheist is worst thing one could do =associate partners with The Only One Who Created us all and is Nearer to us than we could ever imagine and more Loving and Merciful we could ever imagine (it is us humans who think badly about Him). Two points my dear and respected Mrs. Myers and dear and respected Professor i would like to correct: (i say this in all respect and humbleness and love as you are Created by Him Allmighty as we all are and i only want everything pure and good for you as i do for my own familymembers i swear to God, we are all from Adam Peace Be upon Him and Adam came from dust) The first one is: you claimed that the Noble Quraan doesnt call "infidels" anyone besides the polytheists Sir, yes in general this is true. But when a human or prophet like Jesus Peace Be upon Him is being worshipped this is a type of polytheism Sir in our believe in the Quraan: Those who say, “Allah is one in a Trinity,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. There is only One God. If they do not stop saying this, those who disbelieve among them will be afflicted with a painful punishment. - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the third of three."1 And there is no god except one God. And if they do not desist from what they are saying, there will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment. (Surah 5 Verse 73, two different ways of translations) Those who say, “Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. The Messiah ˹himself˺ said, “O Children of Israel! Worship Allah-my Lord and your Lord.” Whoever associates others with Allah ˹in worship˺ will surely be forbidden Paradise by Allah. Their home will be the Fire. And the wrongdoers will have no helpers. - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary" while the Messiah has said, "O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Indeed, he who associates others with Allah - Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire. And there are not for the wrongdoers any helpers. - Saheeh International 5:73 Those who say, “Allah is one in a Trinity,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. There is only One God. If they do not stop saying this, those who disbelieve among them will be afflicted with a painful punishment. - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the third of three."1 And there is no god except one God. And if they do not desist from what they are saying, there will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment. - Saheeh International 5:74 Will they not turn to Allah in repentance and seek His forgiveness? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran So will they not repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful. - Saheeh International 5:75 The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger. ˹Many˺ messengers had ˹come and˺ gone before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They both ate food.1 See how We make the signs clear to them, yet see how they are deluded ˹from the truth˺! - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran The Messiah, son of Mary, was not but a messenger; [other] messengers have passed on before him. And his mother was a supporter of truth. They both used to eat food.1 Look how We make clear to them the signs; then look how they are deluded. - Saheeh International 5:76 Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “How can you worship besides Allah those who can neither harm nor benefit you? And Allah ˹alone˺ is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.” - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Say, "Do you worship besides Allah that which holds for you no [power of] harm or benefit while it is Allah who is the Hearing, the Knowing?" - Saheeh International 5:77 Say, “O People of the Book! Do not go to extremes in your faith beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of those who went astray before ˹you˺. They misled many and strayed from the Right Way.” - Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran Say, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations of a people who had gone astray before and misled many and have strayed from the soundness of the way." - Saheeh International The word infidels is being hijacked Sir by two extremists, the radical extremist muslims and the radical extremist lying haters of Islaaam Professor Mills, it just in itself describes the situation of belief of the human. That means that the one who doesnt believe is a non muslim a non believer in Islaam. I want to ask all in brotherhood and love and all respect and fear for all of us from wrong understanding: am i as a muslim not an infidel in the way our christian and jewish brothers believe. Of course i am as i understood the Christian doctrine the one who doesnt believe in Christ Peace Be upon Him as Lord and Saviour doesnt enter into Heaven, Jews the same the one who isnt born into a jewish family at least the mother cant be a jew. and only jews will enter Heaven, this is how i understood it Sir. Why is this accepted but when the Muslim claims this we are being treated sometimes the meanest of treatments in the way we are being lied at and misstreated Sir. Isnt this what religion intends, that we have to follow what our Creator expects to enter His Eternal Abode of Peace and Bless and Joy? Isnt this normal on a human basis if i want to go to school and learn sth.i have to do what is being asked of me and i cannot believe or do whatever i like? Why is this accepted in any faith but Islaam respected Professor Mills, i am an infidel in any faith but Islaam and if a christian or jewish brother calls me, to just describe my situation, an infidel in his religion honestly i'd be more than happy. Because this is what i have to do to be a muslim Sir. (to say my only faith is Islaam and i do not believe in any other faiths.) What you mentioned is true partly, the exclusivitiy is for all monotheists since our Father Adam Peace Be upon Him. All the followers of all prophets who followed their essential messages before being changed (this is why God Allmighty Kept on Talking to us and Sending us again and again reminders) are monotheists, are muslims= a muslim is literally the one who submitted. Means at the time of Moses Peace Be upon Him his deciples and followers are meant that they are Saved. With our Beloved Jesus Peace Be upon Him the same. God Sent the last message to Prophet Muhammad Peace Be upon Him and Wants every human to believe in him and Promised that the last message wont ever be changed. Many have tried to change since the beginning of Islaam but couldnt. because it is the last message it cant be changed. God Allmighty Revealed the Noble Quran, and this goes to the respected Mrs.Myers as she in the mentioned in the beginning millions try to memorize it, no Madame Millions have memorized it from the first to the last letter and i ask you to go to a mosque where there is a Hafizh (like this we call today the one who memorized the whole Quraan) and test him or her. This being said Professor Mills, i swear to God if i were near you i would kiss your head as i do with my own father thanking you for talking the truth about especially the "Jihad and fighting verses" thanx a lot Sir. You are helping for a better understanding and a peaceful future for all of humanity and you are helping us muslims fight the two extremist radicals i mentioned. (by the way the sister mentioned the wahhabis i would love to sit with her and teach her about so called wahhabism, very sad a Muslimah as noble and God-loving as she is that she uses those terms of exactly one of the 2 extremist parties) Thanx a lot Mrs. Myers and Professor Mills from me to you all and i hope my comment isnt taken as an offense or enimosity. Just the picture and the understanding is more complete. and everything good i say is from God Allmighty and anything bad i said is from myself and from the devil. Peace🌸🌹 Ahmad Ayoub (writing from Vienna, Austria)
Listen from 21:20 to 21:37 Garry said "Allah loves mountains and particularly water" and she reply "because he was in the desert" Who was in the desert? God?!!! People don't listen unfortunately! She didn't get it!
He is not a scholar and has not learned from a scholar, he should not speak like a scholar. If he speaks about Islam and the Quran he should say very clearly: "this is from my own understanding and from what I have gathered, so dont take this to be true because I may be wrong"
You know close minded people like has been problem for Islam.AS YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING .if 1.8B Muslims do the same thing as you are doing there will 1.8B as my own understandings .you don't even know 1/2 of what he knows. From my understanding
Quite an interesting lecture. The professor makes a bold and straight step into reading the Quran without any other sources. I would like to add some colors in regards to the answers he gave. - in regards to unbelievers, the word Kafir is what is often used throughout the Quran. It is a composed word with "Kaf" which the palm and "r" to see. It essentially means it is an individual who puts regularly his hand in front of his face and still pretends to see clearly. And it is not really related to what is or believe to be behind the hand. It is the behavior and not the object of belief. - Water is fundamental for life, your body is around 60%, the earth surface is about 71% . Water has a mirror effect. It is true that desert people may be more sensitive to its importance. History of earth should help have a better appreciation of its age. The word "jannah" is composed of Ja which is to come, and nah which means something that falls in a receptacle. Any place is empty until some life form falls upon it. - When a society builds self pride and forgets its roots it necessarily starts fighting the wrong wars. That is in a nutshell what happened to Islamic societies, that is why Quran is important to read . - The Quran deals with Marriage contracts because it is the most important fabric, the fabric of human beings. The same way it deals with inheritance, or usury. It relates to our very existence and perpetuity.
While I appreciate Mr. Wills for his studying Quran and understanding the essence of peacefulness of Islam, would request his listeners to get clarity of various points from renowned scholars of Islam itself. I don't blame him for his comment saying few flaws in Quran but believe his such misunderstanding would be eliminated if he ponders about such facts and consult with scholars with good intention.
Garry Wills: I watched most of your interviews, for sure I really appreciate you for going out of our natural human inclination of claiming what I have is always above everything. Your a Christian, but still you can admit the fact that religions of monotheism began since time immemorial from Prophet Adam to the final/seal of the Prophets Muhammad (s.a.w). May God bless you more and make you a beacon of light for the rest of American Nationals, Ameen..
I read the quran and I can say it's truly a blessed book. So I say NONE IS WORTHY OF WORSHIP EXCEPT ALLAH. AND MUHAMMED IS HIS LAST AND FINAL MESSINGER.
W.come brother and may Allah swt keep you and us on the right path, ameen
mashallah!!! so admitting this make you muslim harry parry, may allah show you the true objective of our presence . allah bless us all
@the Jizyah You should pay the infidel tax and live in an uncontrolled heated environment. Amen
@the Jizyah and your proof is?
Really u finish, what Alquran say,.good and thanks read,. my suggestions,u cant convert Islam find muslim person or have muslim centre there, go there,. just syahadah,,and don't rush to follow,just do step by step, and slowly,take time but u must say syahadah first, I'm sure u feel clean,u sins before this is truely forgive,.and start new life,. If u don't want its okey, i understand,. Sorry for disturb u,. May Allah give hidayah to u.
As a student of theology I just started reading the Quran recently. I'd say it's one of the most amazing books I've ever come across in my life. I truely regret why not reading it before. The most fascinating thing about the book is that it's the same book at least for the last 1430 years. Not a single word has changed while that's not the case with the other religious books like Torah, New Testament, Vedas and Buddhist scriptures etc. It never lets your attention go away from the subject. Keeps repeating the topics again and again to stress and emphasize. No lenghty historical stories. Short and simple. I wish I knew Arabic so I could understand it better.
You can live with the Bedouins and within a year you will learn Arabic .
understand stand the sociaty how it goes what happens how it happens Andrew the human behavior means phycology.
what is our behavior is to it.
and what should we behave with the it. For this use Quran thoughts.
you will find we have to surrender.
and Islam means surrendering in Arabic. Thanks
May Allah bless your soul, sending my since love ❤️ from a Moroccan in Paris peace to you
Numerology is kind for awe inspiringly amazing. Truely a sight to behold, if a human has heard the Recital of Allah SWT.
Hello my friend, I saw your comment. I am from Iraq. If you like, I will teach you the Arabic language for free. my regards
With high level in Arabic + Doctorate in Political Sciences (Sorbonne) + Master in Finance (Paris II Univ)
I was atheist because I never read & understood Kuran.
In my 40 years I was choked when I discovered This revelation: Any human could never provides these texts, sounds, very deep significations & many important truths ….
I cried & regret the lost years…
Thanks Allah about saving me!
i am 31 agnostic (raised catholic) and i started learning arabic so i can read Qur'an in original text for this reason. i believe the sounds and linguistics are significant as the Qur'an was originally spoken aloud as poetry. i also want to discover mathematical mysteries within the linguistic rhetoric similar to ancient jewish texts.
Maa'shaallah! Allah decrees with precision - alhamdulilah that Allah has guided you to the deen. May be make us of those who are successful ameen
100 Commandments and Doctrines from the Quran
1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159)
2. Restrain anger (3:134)
3. Be good to others (4:36)
4. Do not be arrogant (7:13)
5. Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199)
6. Speak to people mildly (20:44)
7. Be moderate in your bearing and the volume of your speech (31:19)
8. Do not ridicule others (49:11)
9. Be dutiful to parents (17:23)
10. Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23)
11. Do not enter parents’ private room without asking permission (24:58)
12. Commit to writing any transaction involving the taking or giving of loans (2:282)
13. Do not follow anyone blindly (2:170)
14. Grant more time to repay if the debtor is in hard times (2:280)
15. Don’t be involved with usury or interest (2:275)
16. Do not engage in bribery (2:188)
17. Do not break any promise (2:177)
18. Keep and fulfil all trusts (2:283)
19. Do not mix the truth with falsehood (2:42)
20. Judge with justice between people (4:58)
21. Stand out firmly for justice (4:135)
22. Wealth of the dead should be distributed among his family members (4:7)
23. Women have the right of inheritance (4:7)
24. Do not take for yourself the property of orphans (4:10)
25. Protect orphans (2:220)
26. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (4:29)
27. Facilitate peace between those in conflict (49:9)
28. Avoid being suspicious (49:12)
29. Spend wealth in charity (57:7)
30. Encourage feeding of the poor (107:3)
31. Seek out the needy and help them (2:273)
32. Do not spend money extravagantly (17:29)
33. Do not invalidate charity by bragging about your generosity (2:264)
34. Honor guests (51:26)
35. Enjoin virtue to others only after practicing it yourself (2:44)
36. Do not engage in or spread corruption (2:60)
37. Do not prevent people from going to houses of worship (2:114)
38. Never engage in fighting as an aggressor but only in defense (2:190)
39. Do not engage in compulsion regarding religion (2:256)
40. Believe in all prophets (2:285)
41. Do not have sexual intercourse during the menstrual period (2:222)
42. Do not commit adultery (17:32)
43. Choose leaders based on their merit (2:247)
44. God does not burden a person beyond his capacity; nor should we (2:286)
45. Do not become divided (3:103)
46. Think deeply about the wonders of nature and the creation of this universe (3:191)
47. Men and women have equal rewards for their deeds (3:195)
48. Do not marry those related to you by blood (4:23)
49. The man is the protector and supporter of the family (4:34)
50. Do not be miserly (4:37)
51. Do not envy others (4:54)
52. Do not support or be an advocate for those who betray their trusts (4:105)
53. Support one another in virtue and piety, not in sin or enmity (5:2)
54. Be just and do not let hatred swerve you from justice (5:8)
55. Do not consume dead animals, the blood of animals, or pork (5:3)
56. Avoid intoxicants and alcohol (5:90)
57. Do not gamble (5:90)
58. Do not insult other people’s deities (6:108)
59. Be honest; don’t cheat in any of your dealings (6:152)
60. Eat and drink but be not excessive (7:31)
61. Wear good clothing during prayer times (7:31)
62. Protect and help those who seek protection (9:6)
63. Strive for purity (9:108)
64. Never give up hope of Allah’s Mercy (12:87)
65. Know that Allah forgives a wrong done out of ignorance if the person repents and corrects himself (16:119)
66. Inviting others to the way of God should be done with wisdom and graciousness (16:125)
67. No one can bear another person’s sins (17:15)
68. Do not kill your children for fear of poverty (17:31)
69. Avoid vain talk (23:3)
70. Respect other people’s privacy, especially in their own homes (24:27)
71. Know that God provides security and peace to those who worship Him and act virtuously (24:55)
72. Be modest and humble (25:63)
73. Strive for reward in the Hereafter but do not neglect your affairs in this world (28:77)
74. Invoke not any other deity along with God (28:88)
75. Do not engage in homosexuality (29:29)
76. Enjoin the right and forbid the wrong (31:17)
77. Women should not display or flaunt their beauty and charms (33:33)
78. God forgives all sins when the sinner repents and turns to Him (39:53)
79. Repel evil by something that is better (41:34)
80. Decide affairs by consultation (42:38)
81. Know that there should be no monasticism in religion (57:27)
82. Those who have knowledge will be given a higher rank by God (58:11)
83. Treat non-Muslims in a kind and fair manner (60:8)
84. Stay away from greed and stinginess (64:16)
85. Do not ignore or push away the needy (93:10)
86. Pardon and forgive the mistakes of others (3:135)
87. Establish prayer and give in charity (31:4)
88. Know that the bounty of God is better than anything man can amass or hoard (10:58)
89. God puts love and affection between the hearts of those who believe in Him (8:63)
90. Those who purify their souls succeed, and those who corrupt their souls fail (91:10)
91. Those who believe in God find satisfaction in remembering Him (13:28)
92. Those who believe and do good are given joy and peace of mind (13:29)
93. Enjoin patience and compassion (90:17)
94. Know that God gave humans hearing, sight, intelligence, and affections so that they might be grateful (16:78)
95. Compete with one another in doing good (21:90)
96. Know that God created the universe with meaning and purpose (3:191)
97. Guard your modesty (23:5)
98. Know that being just is next to piety (5:8)
99. Fight when necessary to defend yourselves but do not aggress (2:190)
100. Know that it is only righteousness that makes a person noble (49:13)
May Allah reward you!
May Allah bless your soul, I stopped the video and meditate in very word you wrote.
may allah have his mercy and supreme jannah for you ,i pray to that
Semoga Allah SWT memberikan yang terbaik untukmu dan seluruh Keluargamu didunia dan di Akherat Saudaraku..Aamiin Ya Robbal Alamiin
Wow
Nice to see Christians trying to learn about and understand the Qur'an and Islam. Alhamdulillah!
$$ The (Holy Quran) answer these 3 most important questions:
Q1:: What is the purpose of life?
Q2: Why we are created?
Q3: Where are we going after death?
Search for the truth
Can you please provide place in the Quran for those questions.
Thank you
@@olgaismag4422 peace be upon you brother. Here to answer your questions :
1- Allah says, “I have not created men except that they should serve Me” (Quran, 51:56).
“And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is over all things competent. Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding. Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], “Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire..”(Quran 3: 189-191)
2- "Oh humankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may know each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored among you in the sight of Allah is the who is the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)" (49:13).
3- For such is the state of the disbelievers], until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back that I might do righteousness in that which I left behind (i.e. in that which I neglected).” No! It is only a word he is saying; and behind them is a barrier until the Day they are resurrected. So when the Horn is blown, no relationship will there be among them that Day, nor will they ask about one another. And those whose scales are heavy [with good deeds] - it is they who are the successful. But those whose scales are light - those are the ones who have lost their souls, [being] in Hell, abiding eternally. The Fire will sear their faces, and they therein will have taut smiles (i.e. their lips having been contracted by scorching until the teeth are exposed). (Quran, 23:99-104)
Keep on reading the Quran and in shaa Allah we will find all the answers. 😘
Every book of fables pretends to do this... I am about half way through the Bible; the Quran and the Vegas are next on my list. I hope they portray gods that are more moral than the horrifying immoral thug of the Bible.
So what.
Hadith is collection of different narrations toooo
@@subhampalit6238 because hadiths are sayings of prophet, and each hadith has a chain of narrators that's what bible does not have to prove it's TRUE or no
THESE ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE NEED IF WE ARE TO BUILD BRIDGES INSTEAD OF HATE.
I know what you did there, Jordan Peterson reference. ;)
Amazing Quran ! Absolutely mind blowing !
Read
Amazing bible from a muslim respect to you
For Those Who questioning the holy Qur’an, just read it carefully with understanding and without prejudice, cause the Qur’an are only meant for those who are truthful and seeking the truth😊
Very true
@@bmai2087 Absolutely
And for people to think!
But people who come to this Book with hate and to find flaws they will find it easily. It does not because this Book has flaws rather they are not studying it with the real historical context and the wisdon behind it. Shallow minded will think the shallow judgement for almost everything. Sadly, these people are widespread across youtube.
@@mm-qu3ht rather outsiders see and acknowledge the flaws, while insiders make desperate mental gymnastics to avoid acknowledging the flaws. The quran is so obviously made up by a guy who didn't know more than what you could be expected to know at the time and who had obvious character flaws.
Matter of fact he knows about more than an average Muslim. That is one.
Second. I understood a lot between when i first read the Quran with English translation (arabic isnt my language) and the last time i did. The more you read the more you understand the wiser you become in everyday affair.
A person claiming to have read the Quran and then goes on to litter a street or treat someone inappropriately or be harsh to animals etc has probably partaken of just a ritual not guidance.
Quran is education about life and how to live it.
Great effort by the learned Gentleman.
i'm sorry but what he said not outside our zone.. What he said we know about our religion and in fact with all respect to Mr. Garry he need study more about he said because there is missing things
@@mylovelyapplication3266 such a...
He knows more than the average muslim....rubbish....
The Muslims I know are friendly people
Garry Wills read and researched and understand better than many people in the Islamic world, he did a big work for humanity and all the world. Thank you so much dear Garry for your interesting and generous joining to explain What Quran meant :Why it matters 🙏💐💌👑
Thank you
people must read Quran and learning more inshallah
I was given the Torah as a gift I accepted with pleasure hoping to get a Clearer understanding
May your efforts to portray a true Islam be a means for Allah to guide you, Mr. Willis. Allahuma ameen 🤲🏼
The truth prevails, a very just and balanced view of the Quran.. with sincerity..
I’m not gonna watch the whole thing but it looks like mr wills has come to this with intellectual honesty and an attempt at fairness
👍🌸
Great respect for his wisdom and his efforts in reading and analysis the holy Quran ❤️
Great Job Mr. Garry Wills!! Keep educating people!!
The reasons for the Prophet's (PBUH) marriages are multifold, they were not to produce a male heir as is stated in the video. An informing video nonetheless.
thanks and regards to Mr.Garry Wills for he's great job
make note: Prof. Garry Wills read the qur'an and some of it's interpretations, but he didn't fully study it. So, give the man a chance, and don't rely on everything he said.
This is what is called MIND CONTROL without a Muslim their own opinion.. Many of the things he said I would disagree?
You dont understand where you at.... You are not at your home. You dont get it. Ita not mind control its his understanding.. Its obvious to see that in the video
I appreciate the efforts of Gary Wills of understanding Quran.........His understanding on many issues of Islam is mistaken.......even than I appreciate that a western scholar made efforts of understanding Quran........His understanding may be wrong but his efforts are appreciable..........
@@christabull4704 everything Mr. Wills said are correct, May God increase our knowledge.
i think sir Garry wills is absolutely right.. But we Muslims are damaging our own religion by our greedyness . Trusting other books than Quran, and giving fatwa for our own plasure..
The Quran says:
"O you, who have believed, remember God with much remembrance. And exalt him morning and afternoon. It is him who confers blessing upon you, and so do His angels that he may bring you out from the darkness into the light. And ever is he, to the believers, Merciful. Their greeting on the Day they meet him will be, "Peace." And he has prepared for them a noble reward.
O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner and to invite to God, by his permission, and as an enlightening luminary. Give good tidings to the believers that they will have from God great bounty. And do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites and leave their harm, and rely upon God. And sufficient is God as Disposer of affairs."
Surat Al-Ahzab (33) verses :41-48
Quran do not propagate polygamy! Sura Nisa (4/3) And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] *one* or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].
Hum, this verse, and this is a thing that i respect from the muslim faith, is a nod To the condition of mankind.
How can i say this... it is a showing of tolerance from God toward men, as our lord knows well that women ARE attractive, and that we are powerless To them. A kind of "special derogatory", if you will.
Us christian kinda look at this with, dare i say it...envy 😉
@Kakashi Hatake ABOUT DIVORCE THERE IS VERY CLEAR ISLAM VERY WELL EXPLAIN I CANT ALL EXPLAINS YOU HERE BUT IF YOU RESEARCH WHATS ISLAM SAYS YOU WILL GET RIGHTS WAY....
I respect you Mr Grerric wills, what a beautiful soul, In Gods will you will be follow the right path of God. I really admire you
one of largest jihad than that for battle is purification of one soul...Say to ourself for purification..fear God...remove wrong choice with good choice of doing thing..surah AsSyams
In Shaa Allah you become a Muslim
Thank you so much
I would like to thank Mr Garry Wills for the good job he hase done. and i'm sure that one day whole humanity will be under the light of islam and that is going to be don by men like Garry Wills i mean by no muslims people.by the way i urge people to read the quran you will finde so many answers to your questions.god bless evry one.
Got it wrong men, you fall into a trap : no matter how, or wich book you follow,the important thing is To love and respect God.
By talking like this, it almost sound like a militant, bent on conquest. It is not the way To follow, and those who tell you this are leading you astray.
@@monsieurdubitatif8567 Read it and you will come to an understanding thats what he meant .
beautiful mind, beautiful soul Garry wills
Thank you sir Garry Wills for your valuable discussion about the all Religions! A salute with respect!
Good intentions but needs deeper knowledge of the quran
it seems he read the translated version of Quran and thus, he has some misunderstanding like this 13:26
It is good enough to build a bridge. That is the intention
It's a start, atleast...
@@ghostghost514 believe me he did very well knowing the fact he don't speak arabic.
He is very close from the truth.
He deviated some points and escaped others for purpose
He have some misunderstanding (like when he said that the prophet maried many womens to get a heir)!!
Allah mentioned in the coran that he will not have a son and promised him the kaoutar in paradise.
But in general he did a great job
His a scholar....and yes his still got a way to go...
Surah ants 🐜 Allah said the ants communicate amongst them and nowadays scientists discovered that ants communicate notice that it was said 1400years ago
Let me tell you guys.is a common seance to understand that what a father and mother cannot finish if child take time he or she can finish it.so Quran and Muhammad is like a child to Judaism and Christianity. Why I say that all does books was struggling to complete and Quran came to fulfil.Nicolas tesla was inventor of electricity but he did not finish but we fulfill it.so that is how nature works.so if one way or another someone claim his prophet that speak to allah or god that we dont see that not make sense.
Yeah, and Allah said stars are sometimes made into meteors, and those meteors are in fact missiles targeting devils. And science nowadays says that this is completely true! Or wait...
Most of America & west is green but Americans are still crazy about botanical gardens, lush green & backyards full of flowers & trees, & beautiful golf courses. Allah knows all humans or his servants love gardens not just Arabs& that is the reason Allah mentions gardens. Thus the reason cannot be the Arabia has deserts so Allah rewards the believers with gardens.
Allah knows best
The Holy Quran simple means to guide to real lord and only those who wants to be guided.
false....it's only those whom Allah willed to
When I read new and old testimen, I feel like reading a history novel written by mankind, compare to quran it was definitely word of Allah
So grateful to Dr. Wills for sharing his views and his scholarly work helping to dispel misconceptions about Islam.
Very beautiful study..it's a gud effort to present the truth of Quran infront of the world..being a Muslim I really appreciate you..I wish you best..
Thank you for a true uplifting unbiased true video and representation of Islam and the Holy Koran. I was studying the Kabba-Allah (mystic ancient jewish tradition ) and the great Kabbalists who referred to the Koran as the holy Koran respected and realised the power of the Koran. This got me interested in Islam. Allah invites all muslims to study other religions. In aramaic the language of Jesus. The name for God is Allah.
What’s most amazing about the Qur’an. is that it adresses everyone that reads it , you will think that it’s talking especially to you , and no one else
Thank you for clarifying the most misunderstood book in the world the Qur'aan.
Brother its is not that it is misunderstood, it's actually very simple and easy to understand...it is that it is deliberately misinterpreted by deceitful souls and those with false/bad intentions.
Only ALLAH can guide, and HE do who's looking the Truth.
They plan and ALLAH plans, and ALLAH is the best Planner. (Qur'an )
ALLAH knows everything (Qur'an)
Mr. Garry is an honest man may Allah bless him
I definitely agree with his solutions for peace is for Muslims and non muslims to read the Quran. May Allah guide everyone.
Ben Khalid Mohammed is an amazing Muslim profile on Facebook and this brother helped me to embrace Islam ALHAMDULILA
Me to as a non arab quraan is a miracle
Garry Wills is an honest sincere man, May Allah bless his heart.
The sad truth is Muslims don't read Quran and try to study it and understand it.
Freud Ba You are right, it's a shame RAMADAN the month of Quran is almost finish and I Only Read One Chapter.
This was good and very positive. I do think he should have spoken to Quran scholars at least in the US. I could recommend few. It will be great if he does so to exchange knowledge and deeper understanding of the Quran. Thank you so much for organizing this talk.
Basil Al-Qudwa Imam W D Mohammed would salute his leadership as well
Basil he is nowhere close to Sheik Amhed Deedat at a religious scholar
Thank you mr garry wills for your effforts. Respect and love
(too bad for the sound problems and the cuts in the edditing...) the host is 'ot on same level... I hope Someday she' ll understand..
Peace
Great Job for both Mr Garry Wills and Carnigie Publishing..
its shocking that so many people who are considered religious scholars in the west, have not read the Quran but they are somehow considered some kind of authority on religion.
now imagine them teaching students....what an injustice to the students,
We need more intellectual western people like him
Search for "Mufti Menk" and "Omar Suleiman". :)
The Quran says:
"He who made the sun to be an illumination and the moon to be a soft light and determined for it phases for you to know the counting of years and calculation. God has not created this except in truth. He details the signs for a people who know. Indeed, in the
alternation of the night and the day and in what God has created in the heavens
and the earth are signs for a people who fear God"
surat 10, verse 5-6
i wish you had a better sound system.
Thanks Prof. Wills
I may add that although there were no known atheists in the 7th century, yet the Quraan does discuss all sort of different believes including atheism. One example is: (Or were they created from nothing or are they creators * Or created the heavens and the earth, but not sure) Surah 52 (35-36)
I appreciate the efforts of Gary Wills of understanding Quran.........His understanding on many issues of Islam is mistaken.......even than I appreciate that a western scholar made efforts of understanding Quran........His understanding may be wrong but his efforts are appreciable..........
Abuobida
God is one,yes .
You are so good big brother
God bless you
Gary Wills is indeed an intellectually very knowledgeable person + honest in his research and in his reviewed. May Allah guide him on the right path and guide all the humanity on the right path as well..
Garry Wills is undoubtedly a person who is intellectually very well informed and honest in his research and review. He is a truthful person, he speaks what he knows because he actually read the Holy Quran.
This man will surely be rewarded for his work towards the quran and islam…informing the west of the meaning behind the quran and islam as whole
First of all thank you professor for your unbiased talk, second thing Muslim bros n sisters do keep in mind that he has written a book on the Quran matters so if he says everything in this talk who gonna go n buy the book to enhance their understanding. I hope more non-Muslims or Islam haters watch this video as this has come from a non-Muslim.
When the Qur'an talks about the issue of having up to four wives it's not only about having or not having enough to support them financially but it specifically says, and this is a short translation of the verse in Arabic: "ye may also marry two, three, or four but if you fear that you cannot do JUSTICE (between them) then marry only one". Sur Al Nisa (Chapter of Women) The most accurate interpretation of that is: if you can't get all their consent and be just or fair to each of them in love, support, time, and money then do not marry more than one.
An amazing talk, being a Muslim it was extremely informative and a pleasure to hear it.thank you
He became Muslim as well
@@rahamathullahm3427 Alhamdulillah. When?🤲✨❤️🙋
I could listen to Gary for hours
She's not ready yet to cover up, but she still holds the Will of Allah S.W.T close to her heart. We Muslims pray for our sisters in Islam to get Hidayah from Allah SWT...Aamin
Determining what the Quran means is N ongoing effort. With many different approaches. And the ethical predispositions a person brings to a sacred text affect a persons interpretation.
Mr :Don Simens at 37:23
so much respect for you for what you've said
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But there is a point you missed , (movement of modern history has been nominated by the western only ) not (Christians) cuz if you noticed Christians could NOT become civilized until they given up practicing religion as policy for their countries and while they did that they were stuck at Their era of darkness due to corruption of the church , this is a historical fact try to apply Christianity to your lives -the right way - and you'll notice that you'll become technically Muslims because you'll have to stop eating
.pork, drinking and women will have to cover their heads . it's all mentioned in the Bible
try to practice Christianity only through your fathers and monks (the church) and you'll go back to the era of darkness and corruption
Unlike Islamic history throughout Islamic history the more the Muslims practiced their religion the more civilized they became and the more their religion spreads faster (In India - Pakistan - China - Indonesia - Turkey - Maldives - Egypt -KSA -ARE -Morocco -Jordan ) so many races same practices of religion cuz Islam organizes every single side of your life shows you how to live your life and enjoy it the right way without hurting others ..
I hope all Muslims including me go back to practice our religion correctly to regain the glory we had once
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Mathy Math Wow what incredible point and postion
you said including ''me'' in the end so when did you convert to islam?
sport craze
I was born Muslim but i started checking religions at the age of 12 and i'm 25 right now and the more i searched for God the more become fascinated about Islam
Mathy Math very beautifully written ... yes we r the representative of islam ...first we should follow the islam then with our good deeds people would definitely learn n follow the best practices ... i like ur comment
we need a french translation , for more wide sharing , thank you .
What a valid question asked by the speaker!!
How many of u have read Quran??
I plea to all my brothers and sisters please embrace Islam before it's too late, for once read Quran with open heart, believe you will be guided to true path and eternal success hereafter, this life is too short full of miseries and sorrows, you are our brothers and sisters we muslims worried about you, we don't need your land and wealth, we just want you to be saved, don't argue please just come to the straight path we welcome you all with open heart.
Dr. Willis forgot to mention that beating the wife has conditions and form. Never beat on the face. Never beat to cause a scar. Hit as little as to get her attention only. Never humiliate the wife.
Atheist are addressed in the Quran, not by name, but by actions and words.
Alhamdulillah! It's so facinating that non-Muslims like Professor Willis have exerted so much effort to understand the Holy Qur'an and share its real essence to others to clear things up. I love the reactions and the appreciation of the audience, except for one lady who claimed to be a practicing Muslim but is not wearing a hijab. That is so unfortunate because while professor Willis understood the Qur'an, the lady did not. Astagfirullah.
I don’t agree that women are treated as second class citizens in the Quran like in the Bible. The striking aspect is with a handkerchief not a slap - that is like to say ‘ listen to me , I am bloody serious’
ALHAMDULILLAH.May ALLAH guide brother garry will to islam.amin
How could satan refuse what God orders him to do given the fact that satan and other angles did not have free will and they were by nature incapable to defy their creator?
The best book Qur'an of the world
This Man is truthful, we human respect to him ,! May God (Allah) guide him strait paths.
The verse of striking a woman was explained by the prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
He did explain it like He did explain every single verse of the Quran, from cover to cover , I would love to hear him explain the verse because when the prophet companions ask him how we should strike a woman, He answered very Hard as a rule that they should do
1 first should never ever hit or strike her in the face
2 second shouldn't causes any pain and harm
3 third Shouldn't leave a mark on her body.
They were surprised... saying it's like we should not strike them (women)
The prophet comment was "exactly, you should not" that was his beautiful smart a genuine explanation
First we as Muslims thank you for your good intention and your efforts to help people know the reality about Islam ..
but there are some mistakes you maybe don't read about it in Qura'n and like Atheism Actually Allah address them and said "How do you deny Allah and you were dead and He gave you life? Again He will cause you to die and again bring you to life; then you shall be brought back to Him." he address the Atheists who deny Allah except Atheist of course not "MUSRIK" who the other worships or take partners with ALLAH . other Verse "Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the creators?".
other Verse
(7:180) And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.
and about Wives of Prophet like the Muslim guy said they are the Mothers of Muslims and every one of them their marriage for a reason .
+solomon duncan
Muslims don't believe jesuss raised the dead. They believe he prayed to Allah (God)who granted him these miracles without Allah's (God's)will he jesuss could do nothing. By the way Ezra also raised someone from the dead so he is also god? And Adam was born with no father and mother so he is a bigger god? Good day!
TO ALL PROPHETS HAS THERE OWN PRESCRIBED MISSIONS AFTER THERE TRUTHS FULL RESPONSE AND TESTIMONY IN MONOTHEISM IN RELATION TO THE WISE LORD (ALLAH) swt OF HEAVENS AND EARTH , KNOWING ALL SEQUENCE OF SPIRITUAL CONTENT THAT ARE SUITED IN EACH TIME PROGRESSIVELY TO HIS EMINENT SERVANTS AND NOBLE MESSENGERS (pbut) AND AT LAST GAVE US THE PROTECTED RECITING BOOK THAT WHILES RECITING IT , IS GENUINELY FLOWING AND MERICALY HEALING PEOPLE'S HEART AND TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE, THE QURAN MENTIONED THAT JESUS RAISED THE DEAD AND TO YOUR REFERENCE QURAN MEANS RECITORE
ahmed fayyad i
BANKSY REAL you are soo funny and you are half serous half joking
Hello Brother Solomon Duncan;
- I agree Jesus it is great prophets like all prophets.
- I agree Jesus god gave him Miracles like raised person from the death.
BUT :
- I disagree about your claim " Allah did not Mohamed did not " :) ... WHY !!
ANSWER :
Chapter 3 verse 49 :
" A messenger to the Children of Israel: "I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I make for you out of clay the figure of a bird; then I breathe into it, and it becomes a bird by God’s leave. And I heal the blind and the leprous, and I revive the dead, by God’s leave. And I inform you concerning what you eat, and what you store in your homes. In that is a sign for you, if you are believers.""
FOCUS : "" and I revive the dead, by God’s leave. "" ... "" BY GOD'S LEAVE "" it's mean with permission of god and this not " surprising " because it is GOD who gave him this Miracle. So, Jesus without God he can't do any Miracles :).
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Now about prophet Muhammad ( god bless him & grant ) :
- You should understand each prophet god gave him his own Miracles and in Islam there is no distinction between all prophets.
Chapter 2 verse 136 :
" Say, “We believe in God; and in what was revealed to us; and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus; and in what was given to the prophets-from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we surrender.”
All Respect
Thank You
May Allah guide him true paths he deserves insha alaah
Dear respected Mrs. Myers, dear respected Professor Mills!
First of all thanx a lot for this enlightening and clearing discussion, as a muslim i got tears in my eyes i swear to God Allmighty, The All-Merciful and All-Forgiving Lord of the universe, for anyone seeking His Forgivness and seeking to finding Him may He Be Exalted and Praised as He Deserves and as we as humans need to praise Him for a happy life.
Two points Professor i want to comment on as i went through a journey, being a born muslim but didn't have the knowledge about so many misconceptions and devilish lies being spread by some and taken by the extremists of "our" people and using this and helping the haters of my faith to let seem true what they're lying about Islaam. 9/11 and after that Alqaida and isis, and so on. So i went to a blessed journey of learning and Alhamdulillaah (Thanks to Allaah Thanks to Elo'him) i loved God Almighty even more when i learned the answers on those filthy and evil and mean lies about my faith. the same as i would defend any faith being lied at even if it were a polytheistic faith which as a monotheist is worst thing one could do =associate partners with The Only One Who Created us all and is Nearer to us than we could ever imagine and more Loving and Merciful we could ever imagine (it is us humans who think badly about Him).
Two points my dear and respected Mrs. Myers and dear and respected Professor i would like to correct: (i say this in all respect and humbleness and love as you are Created by Him Allmighty as we all are and i only want everything pure and good for you as i do for my own familymembers i swear to God, we are all from Adam Peace Be upon Him and Adam came from dust)
The first one is:
you claimed that the Noble Quraan doesnt call "infidels" anyone besides the polytheists Sir, yes in general this is true.
But when a human or prophet like Jesus Peace Be upon Him is being worshipped this is a type of polytheism Sir in our believe in the Quraan:
Those who say, “Allah is one in a Trinity,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. There is only One God. If they do not stop saying this, those who disbelieve among them will be afflicted with a painful punishment.
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the third of three."1 And there is no god except one God. And if they do not desist from what they are saying, there will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment.
(Surah 5 Verse 73, two different ways of translations)
Those who say, “Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. The Messiah ˹himself˺ said, “O Children of Israel! Worship Allah-my Lord and your Lord.” Whoever associates others with Allah ˹in worship˺ will surely be forbidden Paradise by Allah. Their home will be the Fire. And the wrongdoers will have no helpers.
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the Messiah, the son of Mary" while the Messiah has said, "O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord." Indeed, he who associates others with Allah - Allah has forbidden him Paradise, and his refuge is the Fire. And there are not for the wrongdoers any helpers.
- Saheeh International
5:73
Those who say, “Allah is one in a Trinity,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. There is only One God. If they do not stop saying this, those who disbelieve among them will be afflicted with a painful punishment.
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
They have certainly disbelieved who say, "Allah is the third of three."1 And there is no god except one God. And if they do not desist from what they are saying, there will surely afflict the disbelievers among them a painful punishment.
- Saheeh International
5:74
Will they not turn to Allah in repentance and seek His forgiveness? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
So will they not repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
- Saheeh International
5:75
The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger. ˹Many˺ messengers had ˹come and˺ gone before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They both ate food.1 See how We make the signs clear to them, yet see how they are deluded ˹from the truth˺!
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
The Messiah, son of Mary, was not but a messenger; [other] messengers have passed on before him. And his mother was a supporter of truth. They both used to eat food.1 Look how We make clear to them the signs; then look how they are deluded.
- Saheeh International
5:76
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “How can you worship besides Allah those who can neither harm nor benefit you? And Allah ˹alone˺ is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Say, "Do you worship besides Allah that which holds for you no [power of] harm or benefit while it is Allah who is the Hearing, the Knowing?"
- Saheeh International
5:77
Say, “O People of the Book! Do not go to extremes in your faith beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of those who went astray before ˹you˺. They misled many and strayed from the Right Way.”
- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
Say, "O People of the Scripture, do not exceed limits in your religion beyond the truth and do not follow the inclinations of a people who had gone astray before and misled many and have strayed from the soundness of the way."
- Saheeh International
The word infidels is being hijacked Sir by two extremists, the radical extremist muslims and the radical extremist lying haters of Islaaam Professor Mills, it just in itself describes the situation of belief of the human. That means that the one who doesnt believe is a non muslim a non believer in Islaam. I want to ask all in brotherhood and love and all respect and fear for all of us from wrong understanding:
am i as a muslim not an infidel in the way our christian and jewish brothers believe. Of course i am as i understood the Christian doctrine the one who doesnt believe in Christ Peace Be upon Him as Lord and Saviour doesnt enter into Heaven, Jews the same the one who isnt born into a jewish family at least the mother cant be a jew. and only jews will enter Heaven, this is how i understood it Sir. Why is this accepted but when the Muslim claims this we are being treated sometimes the meanest of treatments in the way we are being lied at and misstreated Sir. Isnt this what religion intends, that we have to follow what our Creator expects to enter His Eternal Abode of Peace and Bless and Joy? Isnt this normal on a human basis if i want to go to school and learn sth.i have to do what is being asked of me and i cannot believe or do whatever i like?
Why is this accepted in any faith but Islaam respected Professor Mills, i am an infidel in any faith but Islaam and if a christian or jewish brother calls me, to just describe my situation, an infidel in his religion honestly i'd be more than happy. Because this is what i have to do to be a muslim Sir. (to say my only faith is Islaam and i do not believe in any other faiths.)
What you mentioned is true partly, the exclusivitiy is for all monotheists since our Father Adam Peace Be upon Him.
All the followers of all prophets who followed their essential messages before being changed (this is why God Allmighty Kept on Talking to us and Sending us again and again reminders) are monotheists, are muslims= a muslim is literally the one who submitted.
Means at the time of Moses Peace Be upon Him his deciples and followers are meant that they are Saved. With our Beloved Jesus Peace Be upon Him the same.
God Sent the last message to Prophet Muhammad Peace Be upon Him and Wants every human to believe in him and Promised that the last message wont ever be changed. Many have tried to change since the beginning of Islaam but couldnt. because it is the last message it cant be changed. God Allmighty Revealed the Noble Quran, and this goes to the respected Mrs.Myers as she in the mentioned in the beginning millions try to memorize it, no Madame Millions have memorized it from the first to the last letter and i ask you to go to a mosque where there is a Hafizh (like this we call today the one who memorized the whole Quraan) and test him or her.
This being said Professor Mills, i swear to God if i were near you i would kiss your head as i do with my own father thanking you for talking the truth about especially the "Jihad and fighting verses" thanx a lot Sir. You are helping for a better understanding and a peaceful future for all of humanity and you are helping us muslims fight the two extremist radicals i mentioned. (by the way the sister mentioned the wahhabis i would love to sit with her and teach her about so called wahhabism, very sad a Muslimah as noble and God-loving as she is that she uses those terms of exactly one of the 2 extremist parties)
Thanx a lot Mrs. Myers and Professor Mills from me to you all and i hope my comment isnt taken as an offense or enimosity. Just the picture and the understanding is more complete. and everything good i say is from God Allmighty and anything bad i said is from myself and from the devil.
Peace🌸🌹
Ahmad Ayoub (writing from Vienna, Austria)
It is the operating manual of all human beings & guidance to our life.
Listen from 21:20 to 21:37 Garry said "Allah loves mountains and particularly water" and she reply "because he was in the desert" Who was in the desert? God?!!! People don't listen unfortunately! She didn't get it!
She meant it was revealed in the arabian desert, water was a big deal
Kay kay is right
Beautifully explained. Thank you for your work!
Allah grant him hedaya.he doing good work..
Ahmed Kazemi,
you mean you wish that he convert to Islam?
May Allah bless and give more guidancy to you prf Garry Wills
This is why I am in Love with west. You guys blessed with kind heart.
God bless you sir
Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Quran) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption).
Quran 15 9
Nice talking mr we’ll don
nice informative talk.
He is not a scholar and has not learned from a scholar, he should not speak like a scholar. If he speaks about Islam and the Quran he should say very clearly: "this is from my own understanding and from what I have gathered, so dont take this to be true because I may be wrong"
You know close minded people like has been problem for Islam.AS YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING .if 1.8B Muslims do the same thing as you are doing there will 1.8B as my own understandings .you don't even know 1/2 of what he knows. From my understanding
Thank you for this ❤
Allah love's those who are truthful
Very nice information.Thankyou
Quite an interesting lecture.
The professor makes a bold and straight step into reading the Quran without any other sources.
I would like to add some colors in regards to the answers he gave.
- in regards to unbelievers, the word Kafir is what is often used throughout the Quran. It is a composed word with "Kaf" which the palm and "r" to see. It essentially means it is an individual who puts regularly his hand in front of his face and still pretends to see clearly. And it is not really related to what is or believe to be behind the hand. It is the behavior and not the object of belief.
- Water is fundamental for life, your body is around 60%, the earth surface is about 71% . Water has a mirror effect. It is true that desert people may be more sensitive to its importance. History of earth should help have a better appreciation of its age. The word "jannah" is composed of Ja which is to come, and nah which means something that falls in a receptacle. Any place is empty until some life form falls upon it.
- When a society builds self pride and forgets its roots it necessarily starts fighting the wrong wars. That is in a nutshell what happened to Islamic societies, that is why Quran is important to read .
- The Quran deals with Marriage contracts because it is the most important fabric, the fabric of human beings. The same way it deals with inheritance, or usury. It relates to our very existence and perpetuity.
While I appreciate Mr. Wills for his studying Quran and understanding the essence of peacefulness of Islam, would request his listeners to get clarity of various points from renowned scholars of Islam itself. I don't blame him for his comment saying few flaws in Quran but believe his such misunderstanding would be eliminated if he ponders about such facts and consult with scholars with good intention.
He misunderstood many things in Quran but he has good intentions.
Educated and civilised conversation
MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU WE NORMAL MUSLIM FOLLOW ISLAM IN THIS WAY WHAT YOU TOLD US .MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS WORLD AND HERE AFTER TOO .AMEEN.
Garry Wills: I watched most of your interviews, for sure I really appreciate you for going out of our natural human inclination of claiming what I have is always above everything. Your a Christian, but still you can admit the fact that religions of monotheism began since time immemorial from Prophet Adam to the final/seal of the Prophets Muhammad (s.a.w). May God bless you more and make you a beacon of light for the rest of American Nationals, Ameen..