What are Western scholars of the Qur'an doing?

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The Qur'an: A Historical-Critical Introduction (New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys) by Professor Nicolai Sinai www.amazon.co.uk/Quran-Histor...

[@BloggingTheology]

Dr Holger Zellentin looks at the variety of ways that the Qur'an is studied by outlining three major approaches; (1) the traditionalist which sees every verse having a precise location in the Prophet's life; (2) the Revisionist which finds little connection with precise historical moments; and (3) the Neo-traditionalist approach which sees the value in aspects of the other two approaches. He also outlines three major scholarly projects that are being carried out at the moment into the Qur'an's origins.

[@saracentiano]

@@neldag5684 Have you heard about posthumous deification?

[@nazimulhaquebiplob4180]

Brother Paul, you can look into a book (if you already haven't) regarding preservation, compilation & transmission of the Qur'an. "History of The Qur'an" by Dr. Shehzad Saleem published by Al Mawrid. It is a work of Dr. Saleem's 15 years of research. Here is video link of Dr. Saleem introducing his book. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqSxiKtjiLipmZo

[@azlanrahmat7418]

@@neldag5684 l can only say that you are just ignorant or arrogant islamophobe

[@egyptianindc8590]

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[@egyptianindc8590]

@@neldag5684 No my dear Muslims only worship Allah who is everywhere. Muslims pray ( connect ) 5 times a day or more facing al Kaaba that makes them facing each other when they pray 5 times a day with Muslims exist everywhere it makes the prayers going on at all time . Only the true creator can ask for such a way to connect with his servants . We put our foreheads on the ground shot full submission to our creator . There are about 2 billion Muslims today existing in every country. You may need to do more research please before making false claims that could hurt other’s feelings

[@mahmouddridi386]

Quran S3-V7 ""It is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book; in it are verses [that are] precise - they are the foundation of the Book - and others unspecific. As for those in whose hearts is deviation [from truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific, seeking discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one knows its [true] interpretation except Allah. But those firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And no one will be reminded except those of understanding.""

[@nawabahmed5400]

Thanks for the reminder ☺️🍎❗

[@sabr4647]

May Allah swt bless you!

[@sizmmabu5447]

Muslims should always reflect on this verse

[@muazz3503]

SUBHANALLAHI. May ALLAH have mercy on you

[@mohammedghander9243]

إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا الذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُ لَحَافِظُونَ (سورة الحجر الآية 9) Very brief explanation of Chapter 15 :9 Verily, Allah Has sent down zekr (Quran) and making it to be memorized /preserved /guarded /kept in tactic (حافظون) . ..... حافظون hafezoon Has something to do with the memorizing!!!! Firstly, all the time through memorizing Quran guarded (preserved), secondly through writing in books (mosshaf/مصحف).

[@mohammedghander9243]

You are totally right, they trying step by step to say that Quran is not a revelation from God (Allah). Quran have been memorized by heart as whole or part by millions of Muslims till now and be recited daily

[@fantasia55]

The most common version of the Arabic Koran was written in 1924 at the University of Cairo.

[@mohammedghander9243]

@@fantasia55 thanks

[@NickyRomero-pz5gn]

there's no deity except ALLAH and Muhammad is the Messenger of ALLAH 😍

[@yangwang9460]

ولد بلادي هنا✌👍

[@generalofthesatanicarmy6662]

The joke of a millennium.

[@mohammedsiddiq9635]

@@generalofthesatanicarmy6662 the only joke is you and your pathetic life

[@marykilbane7738]

@@mohammedsiddiq9635 look at the name of the user brother. Dont lower yourself to reply to such comments.

[@generalofthesatanicarmy6662]

@J A whole deal better than believing in some illiterate pedophile called Muhammad who believed in wiping his a@@ with an odd number of stones .

[@bluesky2111]

May Allah bless you for your precious efforts

[@dizzygodzilla2189]

Sir, your videos encourage me to study. God Bless.

[@limitedquantitysufiyyahexp4905]

The Quran was already studied by the Salaf, why do people think they understand more than them?

[@brahimamidedieu6569]

Salaf are dead, we can't meet them, talk with them, and ask them questions. how i can know the opinions of Salaf ???

[@aosel-gharably1070]

@@brahimamidedieu6569 through ahadith and fiqh he didn't say anything Haram brother

[@dinomar7818]

@@brahimamidedieu6569 read?

[@dinomar7818]

@@agadirand4four347 bro, don't say he's dumb. He really might not know that many people wrote down what the salaf said.

[@brahimamidedieu6569]

are you sure that all what was written in books of hadiths and fiqh are really that Salaf thought and said ???

[@LetsGoBros]

Is there anyway you can make the volume higher on your videos? Great video regardless!

[@SimpleReally]

hey Paul thank you for the video, would you mind increasing the audio for future ones? I have you at max volume and it's barely audible

[@Jeem196]

Another great video, Paul. Your arguments are always interesting, especially on the subject of moral consistency (a video you made some months ago) which has inspired the spirit of some of my videos. I would love to speak to you more about these deep subjects my brother.

[@AamirSiddiquiCR7]

I'm your 4th subscriber. Good luck on your channel :)

[@BloggingTheology]

@@AamirSiddiquiCR7 👍❤️

[@zahrakarim4938]

@@AamirSiddiquiCR7 Quran:ch:53 verse:3 to 6 3. Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. 4. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him: 5. He was taught by one Mighty in Power, 6. Endued with Wisdom: for he appeared (in stately form);

[@Jeem196]

@@AamirSiddiquiCR7 Thank you so much Aamir salaam

[@zahrakarim4938]

@asma daughter of marwan Don’t waste your time 🐮🐒🐘🐄🐍 Quran:Ch:2Verse:256 ("There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the right path has become distinct from the wrongpath. لاَ إِكْرَاهَ فِي الدِّينِ (There is no compulsion in religion), meaning, "Do not force anyone to become Muslim, for Islam is plain and clear, and its proofs and evidence are plain and clear.) "Indeed it is We who have sent down the reminder (the Qur'an), and indeed it is Us who shall preserve it" (Surah Al-Hijr 15:9).

[@zahrakarim4938]

Islam is Haqq ……

[@beshralkhaled5500]

I like youre content brother, thank you for the hard work. I am not sure if it's only me, but the sound in your video is realy low.

[@BloggingTheology]

Sorry about that

[@fatimagh462]

@@BloggingTheology YOU'RE DOING GREATT DON'T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BROTHER !!! GOD BLESS YOU.

[@jswjsw3203]

قال تعالى ( إنا نحن نزلنا الذكر وإنا له لحافظون ) الحجر - 9

[@juhebhassan2617]

Feel free to explore Islam with an open mind without any fear dear friend for "doubt is essential to faith" I am saying this because I feel as a new muslim you may feel pressured by your muslim audience to say all the right things. (I may be wrong too, in that case do forgive me) Love from a fellow muslim.☪️

[@mohammedghander9243]

You are totally right, they trying step by step to say that Quran is not a revelation from God (Allah). Quran have been memorized by heart as whole or part by millions of Muslims till now and be recited daily

[@johnbrzykcy3076]

Even though I'm a Christian believer, I like when you said "doubt is essential to faith." I believe that can also apply to the believers in Christianity. Peace of God to you

[@Aquacrystal78]

@@johnbrzykcy3076 Are you a trinitarian or Unitarian Christian??

[@adventuregemssydney2219]

This is the core methodology of western scholarship in general. They argue for.. and then they argue against and then they have a synthesis between the two. If you do this in your essays and add a few decent references it'll be enough to get you a decent passing grade at the very least.. You're welcome

[@sadiamufti8890]

Jazak Allah brother.

[@khud_kalaami]

I've been finding your name/channel from few days. Just found and subscribed.

[@bbccnn8836]

What ever introduction that Paul gives is a general statement, which can be applied to all research on religion.... One needs to analyse critically to find to what extent the scholarship discuss and backs up with evidence

[@redonebig88]

Good video brother May Allah blesses you

[@BloggingTheology]

Many many thanks

[@ardizalras512]

if i may suggest to brother paul, please remake these vlog of yours, at least increase the sound volume, as i'm having trouble hearing it. other than that, please keep up the good work.

[@TheSaleem57]

Every Surah had it's reason or setting "Asbabun Nuzul" or reasons for revelations

[@tacom0nsta658]

I'm 100% okay with HCM assumptions. The Quran should easily withstand any test with any assumptions as long as they're consistent. If one is sincere and consistent they will reach the same conclusion as the rest of us, no doubt.

[@ibrahimali007]

What kind of tests !?

[@tacom0nsta658]

@@ibrahimali007 such as studying it from a completely secular or historical way.

[@ya-chandesu6340]

@taco m0nsta Do you think revisionists would actually find that their first hypothesis is wrong? I thought they would just investigate things from their view and ser what they could find. They may notice things no one saw before - not meaning this would prove their hypothesis but maybe historic elements specific about the region they investigate. I mean is their aim to prove Islam wrong (and indeed it'll be a failure) or just taking a completely opposite and new approach to see what can be found?

[@monoth4555]

@@ya-chandesu6340 They won't get anywhere except to corroborate that Islamic history is as it says it is. We did the work a millenia ago. Let them hit their inevitable dead ends.

[@mohammedghander9243]

@@ya-chandesu6340 You are totally right, they trying step by step to say that Quran is not a revelation from God (Allah). Quran have been memorized by heart as whole or part by millions of Muslims till now and be recited daily

[@faisalwho]

@7:25 I like how Dr Holger, when introducing the traditionalist and neo-traditionalist schools, uses “are” as in the schools are, but when he mentions the revisionist school, he uses “were”, as in they no longer carry clout!

[@sinbadelbedour3811]

Thank you brother for bringing this schools of of thought in this episode... However I noticed one thing about the revisionists are pseudo thinkers, for example I heard this kristove Luxembourg with another guy trying to explain a surah in Lebanese vernacular And claiming that Quran was written in Syrianic language.... And it seems tjey didn't have the least knowledge of Arabic..

[@mohammedghander9243]

You are totally right, they trying step by step to say that Quran is not a revelation from God (Allah). Quran have been memorized by heart as whole or part by millions of Muslims till now and be recited daily

[@jesan733]

Are you sure? It's known that the quran contains a lot of words borrowed from Syriac.

[@haseebakram5496]

Looking busy doing nothing. Holy Quran is The Book of Guidance for the Fearful (Pious) and not for fashionable scholars who read it for the sake of speeches & book writing.

[@hamidqureshi2426]

Well said

[@mohammedghander9243]

You are totally right, they trying step by step to say that Quran is not a revelation from God (Allah). Quran have been memorized by heart as whole or part by millions of Muslims till now and be recited daily

[@saihinadir]

Quran provides guidance for the pious believer. But to other non-believing scholars it is merely an ancient artifact and might even be a source of misguidance since they read without an intention of finding guidance, but criticism and rebutal (their apporach is that of a nigilist who just refuses to acknowledge good and bad, and who rejects moral authority. Instead holding the firm belief that Truth and all that comes with it --e.g morality, justice, ethics, spirituality, order-- are non-existant. Nihilism is heabily present in the Western thought.)

[@shariftabbara4366]

Wether one agrees on these various approaches or not, the mere fact that this single book called the Quran provides a subject for all these scholars to undertake such large collaborative projects.. is a testimony by itself. انا نحن نزّلنا الذكر و إنّا له لحافظون ... S15, V9

[@nahumhabte6210]

i am a very simple man, if i see Paul has a new video, i click.

[@NM-dl1gv]

An honest scholarship, demands considering all possibilities to arrive at the "truth". Clearly, if a group start a project with a preconceived stand, the conclusions and findings of such effort have been predetermined. Then it is not scholarly at all.

[@walking64]

I would support these types of studies by western scholars on Quran Islam and Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. This is start of very good thing. yes there would be various aspects which we may not agree with, but it is for greatest good . Allah has greatest plan in action to help make this Quran at the center of attention within the community of intellectuals and intelligentsia! The western scholars are mostly unbias and they have scientific and objective mind. They will approach Quran from various angles and produce analysis to best of their capacity! Allah will guide them to the greatest Truth!

[@jesan733]

Search for the vid here on youtube "Muslims Studying Islamic Sciences in Western Universities" by Yasir Qadhi. It's very interesting.

[@varonragnacki]

Paul I miss your library

[@ymd012]

The first English tafseer in the west is called the Ascendant Quran by Imam Al Asi...you should look him up Mr. Paul

[@abrahamheg1734]

Hello Paul, What is the source of the video? Is it from a podcast?

[@BloggingTheology]

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[@justice4all979]

Blogging theology = Objectivity,reasoning,logic,sincerity of high academia ! الحمدلله

[@Aquacrystal78]

@@twnb7733 Copies of what?? The Prophet was unlettered .How and where historically has he copied???how come he didn't copy the errors ???

[@fatimagh462]

@@twnb7733 that's what your Christian brothers are trying to convince you to cover the fact that the Bible is corrupted & full of different copies :)

[@fatimagh462]

@@twnb7733 forget about Islam & Qur’an. You're already determined that you won't believe in them so let's not waste too much of our time. However, the corruption of the Bible is widely known. Christian scholars discard & add whatever texts that supports their agenda. The fact that the Gospels came a century after the so called crucifixion of Jesus & were written by anonymous people who were never an eyewitness is one thing, but changing the Hebrew translation & twisting it is another, so here; see what this Rabi will show you; a small example of the Bible's corruption: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17cdqWqnNF8qKs (You can skip the intro & the ending & jump to what the Rabi says).

[@fatimagh462]

@@twnb7733 a robot again?... 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@tyh3120]

@@fatimagh462Quran was written by a Jewish Rabbi.

[@ZZ-ls5hv]

Would appreciate if u could some time in future can talk about Quran with Lesley Hazelton....she is quite an interesting figure to discuss Quran...

[@BloggingTheology]

great idea!

[@yoservs]

@@BloggingTheology yes, Karen Armstrong too, please!

[@BloggingTheology]

@@yoservs 👍

[@sherifahmed8217]

Thanks!

[@khairul86]

how to do this

[@mr_origins9426]

السلام عليكم اخوتي من فضلكم هل من يترجم لي ما يقول. وجزاكم الله كل خير.

[@harriskhan7671]

يُضِلُّ بِهٖ ڪَثِيۡرًا وَّيَهۡدِىۡ بِهٖ كَثِيۡرًا ​ؕ وَمَا يُضِلُّ بِهٖۤ اِلَّا الۡفٰسِقِيۡنَۙ ‏ ﴿2:26﴾ Thus He causes many to go astray just as He directs many to the Right Way And He thereby causes to go astray only the transgressors.

[@usmansheikh8477]

Allah bless all of you, Ameen.

[@saleh832]

I was multitasking while listening, but what was the outcome of this interview?

[@gkeith64]

Mikal Shabbat channel....very informative

[@karozkurdi]

Thanks❤

[@lambert801]

Does anyone know where I can find out more about these "Revisionist" ideas about Qur'an and Islam?

[@sakeebkhan5762]

Assalamu Alaikum, paul. How are you?

[@Omar__777]

jazak Allah khair Brother Paul. I just notice something in your videos that many time you mention prophet Muhammad peace be upon him by his name without Salah and without prophet I just want to remind you : Tafseer ibn Katheer (Intro) The Etiquette of addressing the Prophet Allah says: لَا تَجْعَلُوا دُعَاء الرَّسُولِ بَيْنَكُمْ كَدُعَاء بَعْضِكُم بَعْضًا ... Make not the calling of the Messenger among you as your calling one of another. Ad-Dahhak said, reporting from Ibn Abbas: "They used to say, `O Muhammad,' or `O Abu Al-Qasim,' but Allah forbade them to do that, as a sign of respect towards His Prophet, and told them to say, `O Prophet of Allah,' `O Messenger of Allah.''' This was also the view of Mujahid and Sa`id bin Jubayr. Qatadah said: "Allah commanded that His Prophet should be treated with respect and honor, and that he should be a leader.'' Muqatil said concerning the Ayah: لَا تَجْعَلُوا دُعَاء الرَّسُولِ بَيْنَكُمْ كَدُعَاء بَعْضِكُم بَعْضًا (Make not the calling of the Messenger among you as your calling one of another). "When you address him, do not say, `O Muhammad,' or `O son of `Abdullah'; rather honor him and say, `O Prophet of Allah,' or, `O Messenger of Allah.' and also Hadith Ali bin Abi Talib narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “The stingy person is the one before whom I am mentioned, and he does not send Salat upon me.” Book: Chapters on Supplication - كتاب الدعوات عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم Global Id: 33781 (0) Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3546 In-book reference : Book 48, Hadith 177 English translation : Vol. 6, Book 45, Hadith 3546 may Allah accept all your good deeds and your efforts and may Allah guide us to the right path..

[@ohman3915]

Stupid comment, ignorant

[@Omar__777]

@@amuthi1 well before you judge ppl and insult them which something I will never forgive you on it and we will stand in front of Allah.. understand the Hadith the Hadith is clear and Alhumdillah

[@Omar__777]

@@amuthi1 فَالْيَوْمَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنَ الْكُفَّارِ يَضْحَكُونَ 34 So Today those who believed are laughing at the disbelievers We are going to laugh at you in the end

[@hashir4you470]

Indeed Allah is one who guides it is not your only knowledge that will led you towards truth but being humble and readiness towards truth.... That is why God says you share knowledge and i am the one who guides..

[@mohamednassar8322]

Gentleman, the sound is always too low on many your videos. Can't you do with a mic, do anything about it? Regards.

[@glutamateglutamate5728]

Brother Paul what's your say on Bassam Jarrar's Quranic studies?

[@BloggingTheology]

I have not read it.

[@magedabuldahab7481]

When i want to study physiology i get the traditional book " text" of physiology, same in surgery, pathology, medicine, pharmacology and so on, I can't be radical & read Noam Chomsky or Melton Friedman to understand the aforementioned sciences, that's what exactly revisionists do, absurd....

[@jessefay4984]

Friedman is a radical?

[@magedabuldahab7481]

@@jessefay4984 radicalism could be left or right, it's extremism, if you read Shock doctrine by Naomi Klein you will know that his theory won't happen till the society come to the ground by any type of disaster that will make people surrender to the will power of drastic changes in 1.deregulation of prices, 2.cut social spending & 3. Privatization i.e. known by Milton Friedman Trinity, examples are Louisiana, Iraq, & Chile...... that's radical capitalism that will destroy anything to survive & implement it's standards.......anyway i was giving any non medical scientists name to give an anolgy of absurdity, so i wrote one right & one left so any person with any orientation will understand the example

[@jesan733]

@@magedabuldahab7481 Naomi Klein is a fraud. She makes money off of telling leftist westerners what they want to hear about capitalism. Milton Friedman was a very wise man, though, and a real scholar of economy.

[@yangwang9460]

some words of god that i wanted to share 💖: (surah al alaq) : Recite in the name of your Lord who created Created man from a clinging substance. Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous - Who taught by the pen Taught man that which he knew not. No! [But] indeed, man transgresses Because he sees himself self-sufficient. Indeed, to your Lord is the return...

[@sonbahar5296]

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[@idiriscali7575]

The Study Quran by Nasr et al. is also important contribution from an Academic. western point of view as well as the the view of the great Muslim intellectual tradition.

[@waelyacoub9741]

Please adjust the sound quality! I can hardly hear your voice. Thank you!

[@BloggingTheology]

Sorry about that

[@pindigheb100]

Thanks for updating us about the pursuits of the western scholars in this regard. I expect their “teams” to include muslim Quranic scholars as well, otherwise their research might lead to erroneous results.

[@codingblues3181]

I recently saw a video where it seems like Patricia crone changed her position.

[@TheSaleem57]

Can they do the same acid tests to other Holy books..? Bible, Torah..?

[@ibmlenovo1]

Paul volume is low. Please work on it.

[@kayedal-haddad9294]

What are the schools of thought on the Quran in the non-Western world?

[@MrSongib]

So what they trying to do is remove the "Author" in this case they think is "Muhammad". Welp, I don't think they will succeed it's not "Him" obviously who, "wrote" the book. But, They're exactly like the saying in the Qur'an. Ali 'Imran - 7 it is He who has sent this Scripture down to you [Prophet]. Some of its verses are definite in meaning- these are the cornerstone of the Scripture- and others are ambiguous. The perverse at heart eagerly pursue the ambiguities in their attempt to make trouble and to pin down a specific meaning of their own: only God knows the true meaning. Those firmly grounded in knowledge say, ‘We believe in it: it is all from our Lord’- only those with real perception will take heed-

[@wafasosal5317]

Quite interesting

[@everygoodisinwhatthesalafb7613]

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[@__hannibaal__]

They are looking for any mistake or errors ….

[@WaqarKhanHD]

hello br. paul, please do an interview with Yasir Qadhi...

[@jesan733]

@Abdullah the Monotheist islamic science in western universities, I guess. Yasir Qadhi has already said a lot of interesting things about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpnXdHiLrJqAgbM

[@andypendant4901]

What astonishes me is the ability of some (non-Muslim) western scholars to talk about the Qura'an in isolation of the Qura'an. What I mean is that, in many arguments I have seen from such scholars, they discuss and analyze the meaning and history of one verse of the Qura'an in way that is inconsistent with the other verses of the Qura'an. Sometimes (actually, and for a good reason, most of the time) the same notion that is presented in one ayah/Qura'anic verse is presented again in another ayah but with a different wording. So, comprehending the meaning God intended for us to understand is made easier by reciting the entire Qura'an all-together and analyzing the conforming verses as a set. I might be a little harsh towards western scholars in this aspect; it is true that even some Arab, Muslim scholars have been guilty of the same error.

[@johnbrzykcy3076]

Don't worry about being harsh. Actually what you said could also apply to various scholars who "discuss and analyze" one verse in the New Testament. Peace

[@mimzyjinx8142]

All religions should be historically critiqued and never shielded from scrutiny.

[@fikarrusdiawan9562]

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[@mimzyjinx8142]

@@fikarrusdiawan9562 Worried? You should be.

[@fikarrusdiawan9562]

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[@mimzyjinx8142]

@@fikarrusdiawan9562 😂

[@alibal2107]

Except that these critiques are never accurate and can't be as accurat as the already known It goes hand in hand with bias towards religion and blindly forgets the facts.

[@pinolino8835]

Ma cha ALLAH

[@belkairsaiefeddine4944]

Thx for translate on arabic

[@bahjallowbahjallow5564]

Great

[@Abdullah-ig1lw]

The confusion is clear when you want to understand a Text without looking what the Text weiter realy wants If you want to understand the Quran you must learn arabic (Arabic of Sahaba) and what the Sahaba about each Aya or Sura said Other ways will be Tahreef

[@iMANTlS]

It's such a pathetic method of those who call themselves "critics". Thousands of scholars and millions of writings showed that you cannot take the Quran out of context (although they were at the peak of Arabic mastery). Then some non-Arab claims he can critique the Quran with a non-native tongue, and probably a translation with human shortcomings. Calling it "school of thoughts" is honestly, an unjust and unfair matter. It's not a different flavors, or artistic work to treat it like that. There is a right methodology, and the others are just plain wrong and mere games or even a waste of time. The methodology has been shown in the Quran, by the prophet peace be upon him, and his companions. There is the biggest context, specific contexts as well as clear verses with uncontroversial meaning. However, there are also many, let's say vague or doubtable versus. The Quran, the prophet peace be upon him and his companions showed us that the method - and only method - is to return those vague verses to match the clear ones. However, these vague verses are never in the core beliefs. They are more about specific and branching details. No vague versus about core beliefs. For reference, Surah 3, verse 7. However, it's just another one of the endless miracles of the Quran, which the presenter (Tom in the video) says, the Quran keeps delivering and pouring knowledge like its day 1. While others corrupt scriptures have weathered like a dead tree. Every time you open the Quran, it feels fresh with wider and bigger contemplation every time you get an additional idea, it doubles and widens rather than narrows. May Allah guide and protect us.

[@omarsabih]

Yes, we can. It's not divine, no matter how deluded you are.

[@muhammadsyaiful8442]

@@omarsabih what is divine?

[@iMANTlS]

@@omarsabih That's the problem. Just because you can wear a shoe as a hand glove, doesn't mean it's the right way. " No matter how deluded you are".

[@asifmahmood4359]

First of all what triggered him to do this type of research. Basically this should be the starting point by the author, could be trying to find out why Islam is growing so fast among western people. Because from last 1400 years the same is being done , if the author/s can explain their purpose of doing this exercise that would make it more interesting for Muslims because for non believers this is just a academic discussion.

[@brahimamidedieu6569]

please read this verse in quran 19/28. i want know why did quran say that Mary was sister of Aaron ?? who are Aaron in this verse ??? i hope you can answer my question because you know both books, quran and bible. you can also make video. please. thanks.

[@andypendant4901]

He was a pious man and an older brother of Mary/Mariam/مريم. He is not the same as the brother of Musa/Moses/موسى. If you read a little bit in prior verses in the same surah, Allah mentions Yahya/John/يحيى and states about him, ٱسۡمُهُ یَحۡیَىٰ لَمۡ نَجۡعَل لَّهُ مِن قَبۡلُ سَمِیࣰّا his name is Yahya (John); we have not made anyone bear the same name before him. This indicates (albeit, subtly) that, in the case of Aaron/Haroon/هارون, there was a Haroon before him, who is the brother of Musa/موسى/Moses.

[@andypendant4901]

Reading your question again, I think I might have answered a different question. I also would like to know more ..

[@mohammedahmad8039]

This is a video that Paul made about the subject 👉🏼👉🏼. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYixg4lpZdOon8k

[@mikhan5191]

@@andypendant4901 - Mary v Miriam in the Qur'an....... Qur’an 3:35 onwards... (paraphrased) A pregnant woman from the family of Imran dedicates her unborn to God's service in the Temple thinking it would be a boy. But a girl was born instead & was named Mary. She was looked after by Zakariyya in the Temple at Jerusalem & it was here that Archangel Gabriel announced to her that she will give birth to Jesus (as). IMPORTANT NOTE : make note of the fact that whenever the Qur’an mentions Maryam (Mary the mother of Jesus /Isa) peace be upon them: - She is in the Temple at Jerusalem. - Her mother is not alive. - She has no brothers named Moses or Aaron. - Her son is clearly named 'Jesus SON OF MARY' who came to correct the teachings of Moses (pbut) who came many centuries earlier. - and Mary is mentioned by name so many times & is referred to as 'Chosen over all other women'. It is necessary to know all this so that one doesn't get confused when Mary is called "Oh sister of Aaron.. " by her ppl to remind her of her Priestly status in the Temple. She was, in effect, a Priestess living in the Temple. The descendants of Aaron are the only ones that can become Priests or the High Priest. Jews & Christians (Luke 1:5) refer to Elizabeth (the mother of John the Baptist /Yahya) as a "Daughter of Aaron". Mary was her Cousin & supposedly, descended from Judah - hence why she is referred to "Sister of Aaron". Disbelievers say the Qur’an is wrong & got Mary mixed up with Miriam who was the sister of Moses & Aaron (pbut). Note that the Qur’an never names this Miriam but only mentions her story briefly: - She is in Egypt - She follows her baby brother, Moses, in his basket on the Nile River. - She informs Pharaoh's wife about somebody that can suckle the crying baby. - Miriam's MOTHER is called on by Pharaoh's wife to suckle baby Moses. So all this proves that the 2 characters (Mary & Miriam) are different in the Qur’an with totally different stories. Further proofs: Qur'an 2: 246-251 says that after the deaths of Moses & Aaron, the Children of Israel are told by their Prophet (Saul) that God has chosen Talut as their King & he will lead them into battle against Goliath so that they can then have their own land in Palestine. The young Prophet David (Dawood AS) killed Goliath. The Qur’an tells us how David's son, prophet Soloman peace be upon them both, built the Temple in Jerusalem in which, many centuries later, Mary the mother of Jesus lived. The Qur'anic narrative is consistently correct. For more details : www.islamic-awareness.org/quran/contrad/external/mary

[@terryfake7886]

its similar to bible saying ' oh. Jesus. son of David ' they lived centuries apart as did Aaron and Mary. in both cases just showing lineage

[@alexanderv7702]

When and where did you-Paul-declare your Shahada?

[@ckotty]

Isn't that a bit forward?

[@terryfake7886]

stop asking him that. quran 'let there be no compulsion in religion '

[@HamidSain]

Historical-Critical Approach=Scientific Approach=Empirical Approach(Methodology)......basic metaphysical assumption is the domain of study is the Nature(Naturalism), NOT Supernaturalism

[@omarazzaoui7223]

ا فلا يتدبرون القرآن و لو كان من عند غير الله لوجدوا فيه اختلافا كثيرا. صدق الله العظيم

[@MusantoSus]

Can you use Allah in replace of God?

[@iswallbanoo9843]

Salaam only one God and it's Allah love here from South Africa Johannesburg

[@3alamyawmiatt]

Assalamo alaikom I want ask you just t know are you Muslim or not yet?

[@3alamyawmiatt]

@Abdullah the Monotheist Mashallah Alhamdolilah

Bravo.

[@khalidbarahim8994]

This is interesting and ridiculous at the same time. Thats like saying to physicists lets build a new plane but please do not use Newton laws in your algorithm testing. Would you fly on that plane?

[@Kebbab.213]

Interesting comparison

[@khalidbarahim8994]

@@Kebbab.213 Thanks but you understood my analogy?

[@Kebbab.213]

@@khalidbarahim8994 yes I did

[@jesan733]

I'm not sure I understand your analogy, actually. Do you mean it would be problematic to NOT use the critical scientific method mentioned? If so, I agree.

[@khalidbarahim8994]

@@jesan733 Yes

[@muhsinider6181]

Paul all my respect to you. You are learning a lot. But you need to act if you agree the culture. As soon as you absorb the essence of the belief you are obliged to do right deeds. By ignoring or delaying you are avoiding. Maybe you are still not sure. You must be logical. Some muslim kids know what you are learning now. So more reading will not make you 100% Sure. You need to start a quest and learn during your journey. If you want to learn everyting you need to spend 20 years or more about islam. You may be missing something then. Best wishes,

[@aimanshafqat]

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[@hunainshoukatsoomro2057]

Sir you mentioned one thing that, HCM is not good to used but, it is for non Muslims they analyze the book as a common book because, if Holy Quran was a Common book then the theories of the Quran will fail in future like any other theorie or Philosophy as, the philosophy of The Greek age died as newton announces the mathematical model for the law of physics, so This method is actually challenge given by Muslim scholars to non Muslims because they don't believe in God and his messanger, but when anyone Finally accepts that there is a one and Only GOD and prophet Muhammad PBUH is his messanger then he has to Accept the Holy Quran as Hujjat( Final decisive) Book on all elements of religion of Islam, every thing would be understand under the light of Quran and Then sahih Hadith and then Ijima and then Ijtehad

[@hunainshoukatsoomro2057]

Quran is the miracle of Prophet Muhammad PBUH,

[@archetypalson]

I like when paul points toward himself when saying" highly problematic to muslims"😊

[@egyptianindc8590]

I believe all studies about the Quran are making Muslims believe more that it’s God’s words as long as it’s done in a wise scientific respectable way . I’m proud European academies are discussing the Quran as Islam is spreading faster than any other believe. Islam is a way of life

[@jesan733]

@@egyptianindc8590 islam is losing more adherents than it gains in Europe. The faith grows only through immigration and higher birth rates. Btw, search for the vid here on youtube "Muslims Studying Islamic Sciences in Western Universities" by Yasir Qadhi. He doesn't share your perspective that scientific studies of the quran makes muslims believe more. Quite the contrary.

[@egyptianindc8590]

@@jesan733 some one told me in person the other day that he thought Islam was only for brown people silly him he stated . It’s very impressive the amount of what is called white people are reverting to Islam now and they have the power to share their stories with others mostly through the internet. While the internet is a main way for non important people to be super rich while they are misguiding their billions of followers. Internet is also connecting truth seekers from all around the world . Yesterday I have been asked if I knew anyone who was Jew then Christian then Muslim . I said no !!! The lady said that she is one . Truth seekers are May be looking less than the shallow ones but truth seekers are increasing. You can look for Yosuf Eatas or professor Gary Lang stories ,,, much more regular people are having more stories now . Check hamza at hide park Uk. All those people are white educated people . May the Creator guide us all to the right way and to successes in those life and in the eternal one

[@Aquacrystal78]

@@jesan733 Because Western Academics teach Orientalism not Islam they sow there own doubts of the subject matter into the students. Yasir Qadhi ain't a highly qualified scholar.He did refutations of his own statements as well.Not to mention the amount of times others have refuted him. Anyways there are books written by Muslims Scholars to answer the doubts of orientalist arguments.

[@jesan733]

@@egyptianindc8590 *"some one told me in person the other day that he thought Islam was only for brown people silly him he stated"* Quite racist. But the truth is that islam is extremely unappealing for educated urban folks who aren't already muslim. At some times and places in history, your religion has been fairly competitive in the marketplace of ideas and governance models. That time is over. Your offering is now vastly uncompetitive both on an individual level and on the societal scale. And almost nobody in the west converts to your religion, except the people who do a formal conversion for the purpose of marriage. Instead, there's a tsunami of apostasy going on. *"Internet is also connecting truth seekers from all around the world ."* Absolutely, and thus the apostate community is growing. *"Yesterday I have been asked if I knew anyone who was Jew then Christian then Muslim . I said no !!! The lady said that she is one ."* Go check with her in five years and ask which religion she belongs to. Perhaps you'll get a fourth answer. *"Truth seekers are May be looking less than the shallow ones but truth seekers are increasing."* The believers are the shallow ones. They mindlessly immerse themselves in a hoax. The apostates are the truth seekers.

[@saidmohammed7597]

Sura Al Fatiha Allah described Himself. The most Gracious and most merciful and the King of the day of the judgement. People shall seek from Allah the straight path that takes to the Janna and prevent them from straying path of those Allah have cursed the path to the hell fire. People must follow the teaching of Islam and observe them to stay in the straight path that lead to Janna. People who do not follow the teaching of Islam and do not observe them they are on the strayed path that will lead them to hell fire. There are two stages of people to Islam. The first stage is becoming Muslim and the second stage is becoming Muumin.

[@mohammedghander9243]

It is enough for ordinary people to comprehend one or two verses to be reassured that Quran has been revealed to Muhammad from God (Allah) enough for ordinary people to comprehend one or two verses to be reassured that Quran has been revealed to Muhammad from God (Allah)

[@salmanahmad6751]

hello sir! there is a KZbin channel by the name of "Arabic 101" and in their videos... well teach Arabic, I'm just informing, ok.

[@yekhantlu786]

We do not rely on non-believers opinios of islam.

[@Zaid26127]

Alhamdulillah for these studies. Even the revisionist scholars have their uses. We can see how wrong they are from neo traditionalist and traditionalist rebuttals to their viewpoints

[@NickyRomero-pz5gn]

لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله 😍

[@GODis1andOnly]

What is meaning of Christian? Worship God is One but 3 form, Father, son ,holy spirit Habit They follow up jesus christ(pbuh) teaching What is meaning of Muslim? Worship God is One but one form, God Habit They follow up Nabi Muhammad(pbuh) teaching

[@MohdShahAbdullah]

It is my gut feeling that the Western quranic scholars are still looking for the author of the Quran

[@fauziramli8155]

Most noble prophets were able to perform miracles with Allah permission. Unfortunately, humans today not able to witness them like those who lives during the time of the prophets. The only one miracle that people during the prophet time and today’s humans still could witness it is the Holy Quran. Quran tells us about the past, the present and the future. That in it of itself is an absolute Miracle.

[@GardeniaInc]

indeed but if you realise in al quran Allah always ask us to ponder, reason,see,hear,touch etc why?bcs even though we not like previous generation see miracle directly still ungrateful of course they being punish directly..we got huge access and like to do deep research about our surrounding..sign existence of Allah in all creation eg Allah says in al quran He create human, sun,moon,day,night,soul etc..uncountable mercy from Allah..meaning current nation got huge. chance to know Allah..connect to HIM directly via Al quran and ritual(zikr)..no wonder only the last prophet being teach 24 hour(prayer and du'a) to remember Allah in all they did..then prophet teach us.If you realise all already provide by Allah we didnt create fruit, tree,animal,water,air,light etc we just utilised what Allah have being create so we remember His mercy as Creator.

[@marykilbane7738]

I think muslims should watch this carefully. What is the purpose of the project that's being discussed ? Are the scholars Muslim? That isnt mentioned but will have an impact nevertheless - personally , I dont go to a non Muslim to provide me information regarding deen. Allah (swt) knows best .

[@jesan733]

Would you go to the hindu apologists to understand hinduism, and talk to the best flat earthers to understand flat earthism, and go to the most successful senders of "nigerian prince letters" to understand forward-fee scams?

[@saihinadir]

Quran provides guidance for the pious believer. But to other non-believing scholars it is merely an ancient artifact and might even be a source of misguidance since they read without an intention of finding guidance, but criticism and rebutal (their apporach is that of a nigilist who just refuses to acknowledge good and bad, and who rejects moral authority. Instead holding the firm belief that Truth and all that comes with it --e.g morality, justice, ethics, spirituality, order-- are non-existant. Nihilism is heabily present in the Western thought.) Truth can come from 2 main sources in our life: -Nature ( the natural law, knowledge of natural sciences) -Tradition ( including religion and wisdom) ANYTHING that doesn't come from ether of these two sources is illogical. For onstance, positivism and positive secular laws belong to neither of those, which is why they are illogical and can easily lead to nihilism.

[@muhammadkazimi8854]

I am interested in a book Holger Zollentein was supposidly writing.Islam before Muhammad

[@Rain_21]

You know we call Muhammad the seal of the prophets for a reason. Right? صلى الله عليه وسلم

[@deanasadi110]

Quran has a plan for time, which time And incline Allah end time and what you see and hidden knowledge or unseen And he give unseen to only blessed one or second coming In realty in end time second coming is second coming of Quran Which unseen will appear to all and bring mercy Wh

[@saimkhan9557]

Plz invite Jeffrey Lang

[@anonamos3287]

We are told those closest to Islam were the Prophets , their nearest companions and those nearest to those companions. After this the path of Islam becomes harder and harder to follow, as humanity added their own bias to Allah's messages. Humanity have many traits. Extremism taking simple advice as structural laws that are enforced by acts of threats of death. Those who allow their mind to detach from the physical grounding of life and follow myths that lack any practical function for day to day life. But those who follow the middle way, not extreme and still grounded to this life, appreciating all that Allah has given us to preform our lives the correct way, to respond to Our Creator's call to us using the abilities He granted to us. Not taking this life for granted. By re-cognising how incredible it is to be alive and value all life at its correct level. The Halel way life was meant to be lived. Not it's opposite.

[@muhammadkazimi8854]

Where is Hilgar Zellenteins Islam before Muhammad?

[@oceangreen43]

أن نحن نزلنا الذكر......CASE CLOSEd. هباء منثورا.

[@nazeemsultan123]

Tell this to western scholars