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Part – or juz' – three of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation; translated and read by Sam Gerrans. The full work of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation – which comprises 536,000 words, including 9,000 notes

Part – or juz' – two of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation; translated and read by Sam Gerrans. The full work of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation – which comprises 536,000 words, including 9,000 notes

Part – or juz' – one of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation; translated and read by Sam Gerrans. The full work of The Qur'an: A Complete Revelation – which comprises 536,000 words, including 9,000 notes

This quick talk summarises my understanding – and the reasons for it – of the oath we find in the Qur'an citing "the ten nights and the even and the odd" at 89:1-5. See below for notes. // THE

This recording contains Surah 57 of the Quran [AL-HADID or IRON] with exposition. CHAPTER 57 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-8.25) Exposition of content (8.25-37.26)

Here I read the latest article from my blog on the concept of PATIENCE or SABR in Arabic. The concept of patience is typically limited merely to meanings connected with enduring hardship; for me, it means

I believe the Qur'an is complete, perfect, and in the right order. Here I give a brief summary of three reasons to support this view. Videos referenced in this talk are: MECCA MUQUATTA'AT NUMBER 19 //

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

This recording contains Surah 56 of the Quran [AL-WAQI'AH or THE INEVITABLE] with exposition. CHAPTER 56 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-6.20) Exposition of content

Traditionalist Islam claims that the Qur'an can only be understood via the vast library of later hearsay called hadith. However, this is a false claim – one among many. In this video I take just two cases

Like some of the questions I deal with on this channel the question of "wife-beating" is an emotive topic. I set out here my understanding of the verse at 4:34 and the reasons for that understanding

This recording contains surah 55 of the Quran [AL- RAHMAN or THE ALMIGHTY] with exposition. CHAPTER 55 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-6.43) Exposition of content

The Elite's purposes in bringing the "retrograde" religion (to quote Churchill) of Islam into the West are manifold and seemingly contradictory. The Elite is not for Islam or against it. It cares

This recording contains surah 54 of the Quran [AL- QAMAR or THE MOON] with exposition. CHAPTER 54 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-6.10) Exposition of content (6.10-51.35)

According to the Quran we are living on a flat, fixed, immovable, stationary earth inside the firmament of the sky. Yeah, I know, it sounds mad – or will do if you haven't looked at flat earth in depth.

This recording contains surah 53 of the Quran [AL- NAJM or THE STAR] with exposition. CHAPTER 53 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-5.27) Exposition of content (5.27-41.22)

The Traditionalist constantly pours honourifics upon the prophet Muhammad whenever he mentions his name. One is given to believe that this is a mark of piety. And it may be. However, the formulation typically

Here I add to my thoughts on the number 19 mathematical phenomenon which was the focus of Rashad Khalifa and is that of many of his followers. The expression the companions of the fire occurs a total of

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

This recording contains surah 52 of the Quran [AL TUR or THE MOUNT] with exposition. CHAPTER 52 (all verses: reading and exposition) First plain text reading (start-5.07) Exposition of content (5.07-1.02.00)