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Thursday, 16 October 2025

Gender Discrimination: Why Prophethood was not bestowed upon Women

The role of women is often debated in theological domain, specially for not elevating the women to the the elevated status of prophetesses. This so called "gender discrimination" is not only part of Islamic theology but all earlier religions as mentioned in Psalms, Torah and Injeel (The Gospel). While such questions were generally not asked in the ancient times, but in modern times, it is a profound and sensitive theological question — one that touches on Divine wisdom, human equality, and the unique distribution of roles in revelation. 

Although, there have been over one hundred thousand prophets, there is no recorded mention of women being prophetesses. The absence of women prophets in major monotheistic religions is attributed to a combination of factors, primarily centered on the perceived social and physical demands of prophethood and leadership. According to some theological viewpoints, men were considered better suited for the public roles of leadership, warfare, and public preaching that were part of a prophet's duties, while natural female cycles like menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth were seen as incompatible with these responsibilities. Some also suggest that a woman prophet might face additional dangers and societal resistance. 

Scholars through centuries have reflected on the subject very carefully. The Qur’an and Sunnah make it clear that Prophethood (nubuwwah) was bestowed only upon men, but Islam does not link this to superiority of worth or spiritual rank in general.

Let’s go step-by-step through the reasoning from the Qur’an and Hadiths, and the classical scholars’ explanations.

The Qur’an’s Teaching on Prophethood and Divine Selection
In Qur'an, Allah ﷻ says clearly defines His wisdom and how He has planned the affairs of the universe:

اللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ حَيْثُ يَجْعَلُ رِسَالَتَهُ
Allah knows best where to place His Message.” — Surah Al-An‘ām (6:124)

This verse lays down the foundation that:
  • Prophethood (Nubuwwah) is not a reward or a status earned by effort — it is a divine appointment based on Allah’s perfect knowledge and wisdom.
  • Allah alone decides whom to entrust with the responsibility of revelation and leadership of nations.
Were There Any Female Prophets?
The answer is negative. In the Qur’an, Allah mentions a long line of Prophets, all of whom are men:

وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ إِلَّا رِجَالًا نُّوحِي إِلَيْهِم
“And We sent not before you [O Muhammad] except men to whom We revealed (Our message).” — Surah An-Naḥl (16:43), repeated also in Al-Anbiyā’ (21:7)

The Arabic word "rijāl" means mature males, leaving no ambiguity that Prophethood was restricted to men.

Instead of Prophethood, Women Chosen for Other Divine Roles
Although no woman was a Prophet (Nabi), the Qur’an honors women in other sacred ways. They were recipients of divine inspiration (waḥy) — not in the legislative or prophetic sense, but in a special spiritual sense:
  • Maryam (Mary) - Chosen above all women, addressed by angels, given glad tidings of Jesus (ʿĪsā A.S.) - Surah Al-Imran 3:42–45, Maryam 19:16–21
  • Mother of Mūsā - Allah inspired her to place baby Mūsā in the river — “We inspired the mother of Moses” - Surah Al-Qaṣaṣ 28:7
  • Āsiyah (wife of Pharaoh) - Role model of faith — her prayer is recorded in the Qur’an.  - Surah At-Taḥrīm 66:11
  • Sarah (wife of Ibrāhīm) - Angels gave her glad tidings of a son (Isaac) - Surah Hūd 11:71–72
So while women were not Prophetesses, they were recipients of revelation and divine favor — an exalted status of spiritual excellence (wilāyah).

Scholarly Explanation
Classical scholars like Ibn Kathīr, Al-Qurṭubī, Ibn Ḥazm, and An-Nawawī unanimously hold:

“All Prophets were men, as explicitly stated in the Qur’an (16:43, 21:7).

Women, however, reached the highest ranks of faith, truthfulness, and nearness to Allah.”

Ibn Kathīr (in Tafsīr, vol. 4) writes: “Although Maryam and the mother of Mūsā received divine communication, it was ilhām (inspiration), not nubuwwah (prophethood).”

Wisdom Behind Limiting Prophethood to Men
This is a matter of divine wisdom, not superiority. Some wisdoms scholars mention include:
  • Public Leadership and Physical Hardship:
    • Prophethood required public leadership, including preaching to large crowds, leading armies, and serving as a judge, which were roles more commonly associated with men. 
    • The job was physically and emotionally demanding, requiring constant travel and confrontation with adversaries, which, according to some interpretations, was more feasible for men.
    • And in line of duty as prophets, they had to confront tyrants, arrogant audience, that sometimes even resulted into physical assaults and extreme mental and psychological torture.  Like for instance, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was stoned so much that his whole body was covered in blood. Such harsh treatment is far above the physical endurance of women.
    • Thus, in historical contexts, a woman prophet might have been seen as more vulnerable and susceptible to attack or harassment from disbelievers than a male prophet. 
    • Therefore, Allah, in His mercy, did not assign women such burdens.
  • Preservation of Family and Modesty: A woman’s role in nurturing future generations and maintaining moral sanctity is itself a pillar of faith.
  • Biological and social limitations:
    • Natural female biological functions such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care were seen as taking away from the time and energy required to fulfill the duties of a prophet. 
    • Some traditions also suggest that women were typically under the control of male family members, which would have hindered their ability to be an independent leader of a society.  
  • Complementary, Not Hierarchical:
    • Islam never devalues women.
    • The Qur’an equally promises: “Indeed, I do not waste the work of any worker among you, whether male or female.” — 3:195
    • That is both genders are equal in worth, but different in duties.
Although, women were not chosen as prophetess, their spiritual equality with men is affirmed in Islamic teachings, which emphasize that women have souls and can achieve salvation.  They are sometimes more convincing than men to make the audience understand. 

Prophetesses vs. Awliyā (Saintly Women)
Although, the status of women is not reported in the theological history, there have been many a woman that surpassed men in piety.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has been quoted as saying:

“Many men attained perfection, but among women none attained perfection except Maryam, the daughter of ʿImrān, and Āsiyah, the wife of Pharaoh.” — (Sahih al-Bukhari 3411, Sahih Muslim 2431)

This means: although no woman became a Prophetess, some women attained perfection of faith and moral excellence equal to the greatest of men.

Summary
Let us summarize what has been narrated above to understand the Divine wisdom of not appionting women as prophetesses:
  • Prophethood is a trust, not a privilege
    • Prophethood is not a measure of value; taqwā (piety) is.
    • Allah appoints messengers according to wisdom, not status. Thus all Prophets were men — by Allah’s decree (16:43).
  • Women are honored differently, not less - Their spiritual rank and role in preserving faith are immense. 
  • Divine inspiration continues in lesser forms - True believers,  both men or women, can be guided by ilhām (inner light from Allah). Women like Maryam, Āsiyah, and Mūsā’s mother received divine inspiration.
  • Respect all divine choices - Submission (Islam) means accepting Allah’s decisions as wise and just.
  • The Qur’an upholds full spiritual equality of men and women
    • Each man and women with distinct, honored roles. 
    • “Whoever does good — male or female — while he is a believer, We will surely grant him a good life.” — Surah An-Naḥl (16:97)
Let us now watch an informative video on the subject:


This post is not a detailed study on the status of women inn the theological domain, but just a bird's eye view of a very in-depth study carried out many a scholars from all Divine religions. For those wanting more information, some of the links to this question are given in the links mentioned below.

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Monday, 6 October 2025

Why Islam prohibits eating of pork - Eminent Muslim scholar explains

No religion is objected to, rejected or even mocked than Islam. Every other day, objections air on the social media against Islam, specially its various laws curtailing and prohibiting what a man should eat or not to eat. Pork is one such flesh of the animal which is strongly prohibited, and this prohibition is always strongly reacted to non Muslims.  

And the interesting thing is that it is the majority of followers of Bible who object to this stringent law of Islam and are amazed as to why such a palatable flesh of pigs and swine is prohibited in Islam. Such objections normally arise when one is not even aware of the Book of Faith being followed by them. Or perhaps it is because of the selective reading of the book  that follow that results into such objections and amazement.  

One of the objection raised is that if God has created an animal, how could He be so "cruel" to deprive the man of eating of its flesh, which is so palatable and tasty. One thing everyone fails to understand is that when the Lord of the Worlds commands His servants to abstain from something, one does not have to reason why, there shouldn't be any hesitation on the part of the servants to object to it, but obey it absolutely. And to surprise of many followers of Bible, it may be mentioned here that the prohibition of pork is one of the clearest shared laws between the Qur’an and the Bible..

Let us compare the prohibition law of eating pork as mentioned in the Qur'an and Bible:

Law prohibiting eating pork in the Qur'an
Pork is explicitly and repeatedly forbidden in four places:
  • Surah al-Baqarah (2:173): “He has only forbidden to you dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah.”
  • Surah al-Mā’idah (5:3): “Forbidden to you are dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah…”
  • Surah al-Anʿām (6:145): “Say, I do not find within that which was revealed to me [anything] forbidden to one who would eat it unless it be a dead animal, or blood poured forth, or the flesh of swine – for indeed, it is impure…”
  • Surah al-Naḥl (16:115): “He has only forbidden to you dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah…”
Qur’anic Rationale: Islam views food laws as acts of obedience, not mere health codes: obeying Allah even when we don’t know the full reason is part of Taqwā (God-consciousness). The Qur’an calls pork “rijs” (impure, filthy) — 6:145, which means pork represents both physical impurity (harmful to health) and moral/spiritual impurity (obedience to Allah’s command).

Law prohibiting eating pork in Bible
The followers of Bible shouldn't be surpised the similarity of Divine Commandments about prohibition of pork both in the Qur'an and the Bible. Herein under are some references from Bible prohibiting pork:
  • Leviticus 11:7–8 (Old Testament / Torah): “And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.”
  • Deuteronomy 14:8: “The pig is also unclean; although it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. You are not to eat their meat or touch their carcasses.”
These are clear Divine Commandments not to eat pork - then be amazed if Muslims also adheres to similar commandments in the Qur'an?

Jewish Understanding:  Even Jews do not eat pork for observant Jews still follow this prohibition under kashrut (dietary law). It’s seen as a test of obedience and purity — not only health-related but spiritual.

Thus, Islam reaffirms this earlier divine command, continuing the same message given to the prophets before Muhammad ﷺ. It shows the continuity of divine law: Islam did not invent the prohibition but restored it.

Wisdoms (Hikmah) Behind the Prohibition
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has made lawful what is good and pure and forbidden what is impure.” (Muslim 1015) - While the primary reason is obedience to Allah, scholars and modern research note possible wisdoms:
  • Health: Pork carries parasites (trichinosis, tapeworms) and diseases.
  • Hygiene: Pigs are scavengers that eat filth and dead matter.
  • Moral discipline: Avoiding what Allah forbids trains the soul in self-control and obedience.
The key lesson: True purity lies in obeying Allah’s command, whether we fully grasp all the worldly reasons or not.

We now share an incredible explanation of the Divine Commandment by one of the most eminent scholars of present times, Dr Zakir A Naik who explained a 15 years old Christian boy the why of pork prohibition in Islam, giving him related reference and making him understand the reason why. Please watch the video:

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is our duty to convey only to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video above are those of the scholar concerned. We have shared this view as added information in better understanding of Islam. The reader may or may not agree with the view owing to their own perception. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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Friday, 12 September 2025

The Ever Objected Role and Status of Women in Islam - and a Befitting Response

The role and status of women in Islam is oft criticized by many who champion the rights of women in the free world. It is generally believed that women in Islam are enslaved to men and that they have no life of their own, kept shrouded under tons of clothes and denied access to the world. 

Generally speaking, the women in the so called free world, are free to do whatever they want, wear what they like, no matter how revealing and displaying their bodies to lure and attract the opposite gender, live beyond the bondage of marriage with any man or one after the other with no restrictions or no questions asked, become advertisement beauties and much more. Thus to them Muslim women cloaked covering their bodies is something very objectionable, against the human rights and freedom and tangent to the concept of gender equality.

A lot many questions are asked by the free women from the Muslim women clad in Hijab and overall body covering. And some questions are so intriguing and mind boggling that even many Muslim women fail to answer these questions and find them at loss of a rationale response. The onslaught of such objections is so over whelming that many Muslim women are also falling prey to such objections and try to break away the so called "shackleless" that restrain their freedom and try to join the club of free women.

This post aims at listing down many questions objecting to the role and status of women in Islam, which are then answered in a very informative video shared at the end of the post.

The Objections to Role and Status of Women in Islam
  • Women enslavement by men
  • Covering the whole body which is detrimental to women freedom
  • Marrying four wives by men
  • Women not allowed to choose their life partner and are bound to obey to their family elders
  • Women at mercy of men in matters relating to divorce
  • Unequal distribution of wealth as heirs
  • Scolding and striking of wives by husbands
  • Restricting role of women to the role of mothers only, thus making them childbearing machines
  • The half witness value of women in the court
And many more questions that are arise due to inadequate to no knowledge about Islam, the brainwashing by the women freedom societies and banner carriers,

The answer to all questions are answered in the video shared below. Those with an abject and analytical rational mind would the find the answers appealing and rationale and perhaps may change their previously held misconceptions about the role and status of women in Islam and start to view Islam as a well meaning religion full of Divine wisdom: 
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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Does Islam propagate religious intolerance?

Islam is a religion of peace as is evident from its name Islam (الإسلام) that comes from the Arabic root word س-ل-م (S-L-M), which conveys meanings of Peace (سلام – salām). Even Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم emphasise the enforcement of peace. The core meaning of Islam is thus in 3 words: "Submission, Peace, and Obedience."

Based on this lietral meaning, the spread of Islam has always been based on peaceful voluntary indoctrination of non Muslims. Which means that Islam has never been forced or thurst upon non Muslims, rather it has been the peaceful message of Islam that has always attracted non Muslims to Islam even till date. Some critics of Islam claim that Islam spread by sweord, but if this assumption was correct, the whole of Spain and India would have converted to Islam despite Muslims rule of Spain and India for more than five to six centuries.

The peaceful theme of Islam has been possible for Allah has ordained the Muslims to be tolerant towards other religions and never thurst upon the Islamic ideology on them. Yet, many non Muslims label Islam as intolerant to their religion or faith, which stems from the fact that they have never tried to understand Islam and have generally rleied on the false impage of Islam being propagated in the social and print media since long.

To be true and rational, if one tries to really understand Islam, one would find that slam does not propagate intolerance. On the contrary, Islam promotes justice, compassion, and peaceful coexistence—even with those who hold different beliefs. However, it also sets boundaries for moral and social order, which is sometimes misunderstood as intolerance.

Let’s explore this issue clearly, with direct refeences from the Qur’an and Hadith:

1. Islam Promotes Freedom of Belief
  • It has been Divinely said in Qur’an (Surah 2 Al Baqarah verse 256) "There is no compulsion in religion. The truth has become clear from falsehood..."
  • This verse explicitly forbids forcing anyone to accept Islam. True faith, according to Islam, must come from conviction—not coercion.
  • This verse was practically demonstrated in Spain and India where Muslims were the rulers over large non Muslim populace, yet at the end of their rule over these countries, the ratio of Muslim and non Muslim almost remained undisturbed and during the Muslim rule, none of the places of worship of non Muslims were burnt or closed to them. On the contrary, there explixxt examples of genocide of Muslims in India, Africa and even Spain by non Muslim majority.
  • This verse in fact vindicate the misconception of Islam being intoelrant to others as has been otherwise so projected.
2. Peaceful Coexistence with Non-Muslims
  • As for tolerance and accept others' faith, it is said in Qur’an (60:8); "Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes — from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly."
  • This verse commands Muslims to treat non-hostile non-Muslims with kindness and justice, proving that hostility is not based on faith, but on actions like aggression or oppression.
  • However, if non Muslims turn hostile to a Muslim community, Muslims have been direccted to safegaurd them and their ideology.
3. Prophetic Example of Tolerance: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed great tolerance toward people of other faiths.
  • Example: Treaty with Christians of Najran: The Prophet ﷺ signed a treaty with the Christian delegation from Najran, guaranteeing their religious freedom, protection of their churches, and rights to self-governance.
  • Hadith – Sahih al-Bukhari: The Prophet ﷺ stood up in respect for a Jewish funeral passing by. When asked why, he replied: "Was he not a human soul?" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1312, Muslim 961)
  • This shows respect for the dignity of every human being, regardless of religion.
  • It may be noted that despite many incidents of Qur'an burning, none of the Muslims burnt Bible or any other religious scriptures in retaliation. Had Muslims too had resorted to burning others' religious books, the world would have never been in peace.
4. Jihad Misconceptions
The word Jihad is more often than not is used in literature, media and even films to show the "hostile and intolerant" nature of Islam and Muslims. Whereas Islam permits fighting only in self-defense or against oppression, not for forcing religion.
  • It is said in Qur’an (22:39); "Permission [to fight] has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged..."
  • This verse was revealed when Muslims were persecuted and driven out of Makkah, showing that jihad was a response to injustice, not religious intolerance.
  • It, therefore, does not mean that Muslims are always equipped with a sword to cut throats of non Muslims on their own. In fact Jihad is declared by the head of the sate and individuals are debarred from waging any holy war with non Musils. 
  • The acts of ISIS is entirely tangent to teachings of Islam as their act of killing non Muslims do not fall under the umbrella of Jihad.
5. Condemnation of Extremism
  • Islamic teachings actively warn against religious fanaticism and excessive harshness, which are often the roots of intolerance.
  • Hadith – Sunan Abi Dawood: The Prophet ﷺ said: "Beware of extremism in religion, for those before you were destroyed due to extremism." Abu Dawood 4606)
6. Diversity is Part of God's Plan
  • Qur’an (49:13): "O mankind! We created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another..."
  • This verse shows that diversity in humanity is by design, and should lead to understanding, not hatred.
Let all non Muslims read Qur'an and Islamic history to carroyout a personal study of character of Muslims, their tolerance towards other religions even when they had the opportunity to commit forceful conversions and killing of non Muslims.

Some inncidents of so called terrorism by Muslims should not project the overall character of Muslims. And by the way, more non Muslims have committed acts of terrorism by not killing Muslims but also their own creed. Many such incidents can be studied before labelling Islam as an intolerant religion.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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Friday, 14 March 2025

Responding to a misinterpreted verse of Qur’an - God excellent Planner or Deceiver

Arabic is one of the most rich language of all the languages being spoken in the world today. And when it comes to the Quranic Arabic, it become much more difficult to interpret and unless an exegete or scholar is thoroughly mastered the Quranic Arabic and well versant with the history and environment prevailing at the time of revelation of a particular verse, the meaning of the Qur'an may not accurate. This is the reason why many non Muslims who when read the translation of Qur'an, they come across verses that confuse them and thus result in misinterpretation of some verses as a means of point scoring for having found a flaw.

Recently, when I shared one of the 99 attributes of Allah in my group, a non Muslim asked me to add yet one more attribute of Allah being a deceiver. When I asked as as to how has he concluded such an unbecoming attribute associated with Allah, he readily quoted the 54th verse of Surah 3.Al-i'Imran given here in under:
وَمَكَرُوۡا وَمَكَرَاللّٰهُ ​ؕ وَاللّٰهُ خَيۡرُ الۡمَاكِرِيۡنَ
The actual and contextual meaning of the verse (3:54) is "Then they schemed (against the Messiah), and Allah countered their schemes by schemes of His own. Allah is the best of schemers." 

But it is generally misinterpreted and the word "وَاللّٰهُ خَيۡرُ الۡمَاكِرِيۡنَ" is translated as Allah is the bigger deceiver in the above verse.  

Like the objector mentioned above, the verse from Surah Al-Imran (3:54), is often cited for having a dual meaning regarding Allah's role in planning and deception. Let us explain the verse with reference to the context and it will be clear at the end of the explanation that Allah is the best of planners and NOT best of deceivers.

First understand the word Makr that is so confusing to some:
  • In the context of the Quran and Islamic teachings: the Arabic word "makr" (مكر) generally refers to "deception, plotting, or cunning," but can also be used to describe God's strategy or plan, often in a way that is beyond human comprehension. 
  • Here's a more detailed explanation:
    • General Meaning: Makr, in modern Arabic, often implies evil plotting or cunning. 
    • In the Quran: The Quran uses "makr" to describe both human and divine actions, with the context determining the specific meaning. 
    • Divine Makr: When used in the context of Allah (God), "makr" can refer to Allah's subtle and often hidden plans, which are beyond human understanding. 
    • Human Makr: When used in the context of humans, "makr" generally refers to deceitful or cunning actions. 
  • Example: The verse in Al-Anfal:30, "Remember when the disbelievers plotted to imprison, kill or expel you. They plotted, and Allah planned something else, and Allah is the best of planners." (Al-Anfal:30) illustrates how humans plot (makr), but Allah's plan (makr) is superior. 
The Context
This verse appears in the context of the story of the plot against Prophet 'Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) by those who sought to kill him. In this particular situation, the enemies of Jesus, having failed to refute his message, decided to deceive the people and crucify him. However, Allah had a different plan. Instead of allowing Jesus to be crucified, Allah raised him up to Himself and instead a man resembling Prophet Isa was caught and subsequently crucified. Thus those who thought they were plotting against him were outwitted by the Divine will. 

The Dual Meaning
The dual meaning here revolves around the two concepts:
  • Allah as the Best Planner: The verse emphasizes that while humans and disbelievers may have their own plans (in this case, to kill Jesus), Allah's plan supersedes all others. His wisdom and knowledge are perfect, and no matter how much effort people put into their schemes, Allah's plan will always prevail. The verse assures the believers that Allah is in control, and His plan is always the best.
  • Allah as the Best Deceiver (in the sense of outwitting): The term "deceiver" (makr) can be interpreted in this context not in the negative sense of dishonesty or evil, but in the sense of outwitting or thwarting the plans of the enemies. In Arabic, "makr" has the connotation of plotting or devising a strategy, which can be used to describe both positive and negative actions, depending on the context. While the enemies were planning to deceive, Allah's plan was superior and outmaneuvered theirs. Allah’s "deception" (makr) here refers to how He thwarted the enemies' plans in a way that was beyond their understanding, showing that human schemes are nothing compared to the infinite power and wisdom of Allah.
  • Changing Face
    • It is presumed that the face of man who helped the Romans disclosing the whereabouts of Jesus (sws) in his secluded abode at the mount of olive Jesus was made to resemble Jesus (sws). Consequently, the Jews crucified him and kept on humiliating him. On the other hand, they were not even able to lay hands on Jesus (sws).
    • And as for who was crucified, let us read Surat An-Nisā' (The Women) - سورة النساء: And [for] their saying, "Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, the messenger of Allah ." And they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but [another] was made to resemble him to them. And indeed, those who differ over it are in doubt about it.
Contextual Understanding
In Islamic theology, Allah is never seen as engaging in deception or lying in the way that humans do. The concept of "deception" in this context is different from its negative human connotation. It's about outwitting or turning a situation around to fulfill a higher purpose, which is often described as "divine wisdom." The key here is understanding that Allah's "deception" is part of His perfect justice and control, ensuring that the outcome aligns with His will.

And in the very next verse, Allah unfolds his scheme to Jesus:

(3:55) (And it was part of His scheme) when Allah said: 'O Jesus! I will recall you51 and raise you up to Me and will purify you (of the company) of those who disbelieve,52 and will set your followers above the unbelievers till the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me you shall return, and I will judge between you regarding what you differed.

This verse thus demonstrates the supremacy of Allah's will and plan, showing that no matter how powerful or clever human schemes may seem, Allah's plan is always the most potent. The dual meanings of "planner" and "deceiver" highlight Allah's ultimate control over all affairs, and that His wisdom will always outshine the efforts of those who seek to oppose His divine plan.

You may now like to watch an informative video explaining the 54th verse of Surah 3. Al' Imran:

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  
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Friday, 21 June 2024

Responding to Misinterpretation of Qur'an: (Prophet) Mohammed (ﷺ) asked Muslims to turn to Christians to get the truth

There is no limit to raise objections about Islam by misinterpreting verses of Qur'an and twisting the facts by non Muslims, specially the people of the Book (that is Torah and the Gospel). I recently came across a post in which a Muslims has been quoted as saying that he adopted Christianity for a number of reasons, one being the topic of our post today. One of the reason he quoted for his conversion to Christianity is:

Mohammed is asking the Muslims to turn to Christians to get the truth (as mentioned in Surah 10 Yunus, verse 94)

I am amazed to hear this from a "former" Muslims for the reason that he seems as naïve about Qur'an, specially the above quoted verse. And at the same time the one who consolidated his "reasons" without himself reading the post with reference to the context and publishing it as a point scoring over Muslims.

Before I give the counter comments, let me make one thing very clear right from the outset. Qur'an is one book of merely six to seven hundred pages encompassing events from expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Paradise, going over mentions of all major prophets including Noah, Moses, Abraham, Eesa and civilizations like Ad and Thamud, and related anecdotes in mere summary form. It is for this reason that details of accounts are skipped for these have been discussed and mentioned in previous unadulterated scriptures. Now if Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has been mentioned in Qur'an to consult the People of the Book, it is only as far the historical references, anecdotes and parables. and IN NO WAY to accept the teachings of prophets that have been written in a much later timeframe by people who were no way near to the earlier prophets. Thus whatever is written, specially in the Bible, is about Jesus and not the revelation from one true God.

Now coming over to the 94th verse of Surah 10. Yunus:

Quran 10:94 reads: "So if you are in doubt, [O Muhammad], about that which We have revealed to you, then ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you. The truth has certainly come to you from your Lord, so never be among the doubters."

The idea that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asked Muslims to turn to Christians for the truth is not supported by any authentic Islamic texts. Instead, Islamic teachings emphasize that Muslims should seek guidance primarily from the Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad). Rather there are instances in the Quran where it is mentioned that the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) had knowledge of previous revelations and that some among them were aware of the coming of a new prophet, and yet the hide it for it would have underscored their faith. Remember, the chain of Divine Scriptures and commandments continued from Prophet Adam, and with each Book, the same theme was carried forward with amendments and add on for the Divine Commandments were gradually revealed. 

However, when it comes to mention of a prophet who was yet to come, the priests and religious scholars suppressed such information to uphold their faith as final. Quran mentions in Quran 2:146:

"Those to whom We gave the Scripture know him as they know their own sons. But indeed, a party of them conceal the truth while they know [it]."

There are many such verses in Qur'an that indicate that people of the previous scriptures had knowledge that could recognize the truth in the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). However, this is not an instruction for Muslims to seek the truth from them, but rather it acknowledges that the previous scriptures contained prophecies and signs about the coming of Muhammad (ﷺ).

While Muslims are encouraged to understand the messages of previous prophets and respect the People of the Book, the primary sources of truth and guidance in Islam remain the Quran and the Sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) did not direct Muslims to seek religious truth from Christians or Jews, but rather to acknowledge the shared heritage and to follow the final revelation given in the Quran.

Now let us specifically decipher the verse of Qur'an that "led a Muslim to accept Christianity:"

Explanation of Quran 10:94
This verse is addressed primarily to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) but also has a broader implication for all believers. Here are some key points to understand this verse:
Context and Background:
This verse is part of Surah Yunus (Jonah), which deals with themes of divine guidance, the truth of the Quran, and the consequences of accepting or rejecting that guidance. The verse addresses the idea of doubt and reassurance of the truth of the Quran.
Addressing Doubt:
The verse acknowledges the possibility of doubt, which is a natural human experience. However, it reassures that the revelation given to Muhammad (ﷺ) is true and from Allah.
It suggests that if there is any doubt, one should refer to those who have knowledge of previous scriptures (i.e., the Torah and the Gospel) because the Quran confirms the core messages found in those earlier revelations.
Consulting the People of the Book:
"Ask those who have been reading the Scripture before you" implies that people knowledgeable about the Torah and the Gospel could verify that the Quran's message aligns with the prophecies and teachings found in earlier scriptures.
This serves to confirm that the Quran is part of the same divine tradition and is consistent with previous revelations.
Reassurance of Truth:
The verse reassures the Prophet and believers that the truth has come from Allah. It emphasizes that the revelation of the Quran is certain and should not be doubted.
The mention of doubt is not to suggest that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) himself doubted, but it serves as a general principle for believers who might encounter doubts.

Broader Implications for Believers
  • Affirmation of Faith: The verse encourages believers to seek confirmation of their faith by understanding the continuity and consistency of divine messages throughout history.
  • Respect for Previous Scriptures
    • It emphasizes respect for the Torah and the Gospel and acknowledges the shared heritage between Islam and the previous Abrahamic faiths.
    • Muslims are encouraged to recognize the connections and confirmatory nature of the Quran with previous scriptures.
  • Addressing Doubts: The verse provides a method for addressing doubts by seeking knowledge and understanding, reinforcing the importance of knowledge in strengthening faith.
In view of the above explanation, Quran in fact reassures the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and all believers of the truth of the Quran, highlighting its consistency with previous scriptures and encouraging the seeking of knowledge to resolve doubts. It underscores the importance of understanding the continuity of divine revelation and strengthens the believer’s conviction in the truth of the Islamic message. 

Thus the concept that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asked Muslims to turn to Christians for the truth is a misunderstanding. Islamic teachings emphasize that the Quran and Sunnah are the ultimate sources of truth and guidance for Muslims. Respect for previous revelations and prophets is integral to Islam, but the final and complete guidance is found in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Remember brothers and sisters in Islam, many of us do not have in depth knowledge of Qur'an nor we have ever read any authentic exegesis / tafsir of Qur'an and Hadith to brush our knowledge about Islam not only to be better Muslims, but also to responded to observations / lies about Islam and misinterpretation of Qur'an. The number of reasons listed by that some ex Muslim seems factious in the first place. But at the same time, such change of faith may occur when someone has a weak faith founded on Qur'anic and Hadith illiteracy. Such believers are easy targets for the well read missionaries who with their articulation and jugglery of words can mislead such believers of illiterate Muslims.

Let us know Islam well and let no one deceive about Islam by lies, misinformation and disinformation. Islam provides the easiest access to Allah without any intermediary to speak to Him, repent one's sins and seek forgiveness.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may read more posts on countering / responding to lies / misinformation and disinformation about Islam: The Rebuttal: Countering disinformation being spread about Islam (Reference Page)

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.
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Thursday, 20 June 2024

Responding to Misinterpretation of Qur'an: Prophet of Muslims did not know what will be done to him

Every other day I  read I come across objections and lies about Islam based on misinterpretation of verses of Qur'an only the purpose of point scoring and let down Islam and its Prophet (Muhammad ﷺ). Today we share yet another objection on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as given below:
Such accusations are made when one is not well read and carried out adequate research to know why this verse was revealed in Qur'an and under what circumstances. From the face of it the verse shows that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was a blind man who did not know what will become of him nor his followers, who as per objections are also considered as blind, thus a blind leading the blind to fall into a pit.

Now let us go step by step. First let me reproduce the 9th verse of Surah 46. Al Ahqaf which is being referred to:

( 9 )   Say, "I am not something original among the messengers, nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I only follow that which is revealed to me, and I am not but a clear warner."

To understand verse 9, we need to know the background: 

When the Prophet (peace be upon him) presented himself as Allah’s Messenger, the people of Makkah raised different kinds of objections against it. They said: What kind of a Messenger he is who has a family, who moves about in the streets, eats and drinks and lives a common man’s life. There is nothing special about him, which might distinguish him above the other people and therefore we may know that Allah has specially made this man His Messenger. Then they said: Had he ban appointed a Messenger by God, He would have sent an angel as an attendant with him who would have announced that he was God’s Messenger, and would have punished with a scourge every such person who had behaved insolently towards him. How strange that God should appoint a person as His Messenger and then should leave him alone to roam the streets of Makkah and suffer every kind of humiliation. If nothing else Allah should at least have created a magnificent palace and a blooming garden for His Messenger. He should not have been left to depend on his wife’s resources. Besides, these people demanded different kinds of miracles from him and asked news of the unseen. They thought that a person’s being God’s Messenger meant that he should possess supernatural powers to turn deserts at once turn into green fields. He should have the knowledge of the past and the future events and of everything hidden from others.

An answer to the same has been given in these sentences, and each sentence contains a world of meaning:

First, it is said: Tell them, I am not a novel Messenger. That is, my being appointed as a Messenger is not a novel event of its kind in the world so that you may have some confusion about the characteristics of a Messenger. Many Messengers have come to the world before me, and I am not any different from them. Never has a Messenger come who did not live a common man’s life. Never has an angel descended as an attendant with a Messenger, heralding his prophet-hood and carrying a whip before him. Never have gardens and palaces been created for a Messenger and never has a Messenger been spared of the hardships which I am suffering. Never has a Messenger shown a miracle by his own power, or known everything by his own knowledge. Then, how is it that you are bringing forth these strange criteria only to judge my Prophethood?

Now coming over the above quoted misinterpretation and its answer:

Then it is said: Tell them also, I do not know what shall befall you tomorrow nor what shall befall me. I am not a knower of the unseen so that everything of the past and present and future should be known to me, and I should have the knowledge of everything in the world. Not to speak of your future, I do not even know my own future. I only know that of which I am given knowledge by revelation. It is not a Messenger’s job to tell the whereabouts of the lost articles, or tell whether a pregnant woman will deliver a boy or a girl, or whether a sick patient will live or die

In conclusion, it is said: Say to them, I am no more than a plain warner. That is, I do not possess divine powers so that I may show you the wonderful miracles that you demand from me every next day. My only mission is that I should present the right way before the people, and should warn of an evil end those who do not accept it

Let me explain the above said verse again to make it more clear to understand and shun any misunderstanding germination in some minds. This verse emphasizes several key aspects of the prophetic mission of Muhammad (ﷺ) and his role in the broader context of divine revelation.

Key Points
Continuity with Previous Messengers:

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is instructed to say that he is not a new or unique phenomenon among the messengers. This means he is part of a long line of prophets who came before him, delivering the same essential message of monotheism and submission to Allah.

This emphasizes the continuity of the message of Islam with previous revelations given to prophets like Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all).

Limited Knowledge of the Unseen:

The Prophet (ﷺ) acknowledges that he does not have knowledge of the unseen, including what will happen to him or to his people in the future. This underscores the human aspect of the Prophet and distinguishes him from Allah, who is the only knower of the unseen.

This is a reminder that ultimate knowledge and decision-making lie with Allah alone.

Adherence to Revelation:

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declares that he follows only what is revealed to him by Allah. His teachings and actions are based on divine guidance rather than personal opinions or desires. This stresses the importance of the Quran and Sunnah as the primary sources of guidance for Muslims.

Role as a Warner:

The verse concludes by describing the Prophet (ﷺ) as a "clear warner." His primary role is to warn people about the consequences of their actions and to call them to the worship of Allah alone. The term "clear warner" indicates that his message is straightforward, clear, and meant to be understood by all.

Implications for Muslims (and everyone else) to understand Qur'an and the wisdom of Divine Revelations:

Following the Prophet's Example:

Muslims are encouraged to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by adhering strictly to the Quran and Sunnah, recognizing that these are the true sources of guidance.

Humility and Reliance on Allah:

The verse teaches humility by showing that even the Prophet (ﷺ) does not possess knowledge of the unseen or control over future events. This should inspire Muslims to place their trust and reliance on Allah.

Unity of the Prophetic Message:

Understanding that Muhammad (ﷺ) is part of a long line of messengers highlights the unity of the message of all prophets, fostering a sense of continuity and respect for previous scriptures and prophets.

To sum up, this verse serves as a profound reminder of the Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) place within the prophetic tradition, his adherence to divine revelation, and his role as a warner. It calls Muslims to follow the clear and revealed guidance, remain humble, and trust in Allah’s ultimate knowledge and wisdom. And that they should never take any of the previous prophets / messengers and Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) as well to take them as fortune tellers and predicting the events yet to unfold. The followers of any prophet / messenger should try to understand the warnings being sounded by them, as directed by the Lord of the universe, the one and the only God Almighty without any associates, Muslims call Allah. If one has the wisdom to object, then one should have the wisdom to first carryout a research of the information about a particular religion and then raise an objection, rather than misinterpreting an information based on no or very shallow knowledge.

So let no one deceive about Islam by lies, misinformation and disinformation. Islam provides the easiest access to Allah without any intermediary to speak to Him, repent one's sins and seek forgiveness.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may read more posts on countering / responding to lies / misinformation and disinformation about Islam: The Rebuttal: Countering disinformation being spread about Islam (Reference Page)

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.
Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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