What Is the Qur'an? | Dr. Garry Wills

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What did a devoted Christian find when he studied the Qur'an for one year? A book that heralds one God, that affirms the Jewish and Christian revelations, that calls humanity to revere God's creation, and that relentlessly encourages justice and mercy in our dealings. The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Garry Wills, author of the recent What The Qur’an Meant: And Why It Matters, shares what he discovered after a year with the Qur'an.
What The Qur’an Meant: And Why It Matters
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Subtitles/CC: 🇺🇸 English , 🇪🇸 ¿Qué es el Corán?, 🇫🇷 Qu'est-ce que le Coran ?, 🇷🇺 Что такое Коран?, 🇵🇱 Czym jest Koran?, 🇯🇵 コーラン とは何でしょうか, 🇰🇷 코란은 무엇일까요?, 🇩🇪 Was ist der Koran?, 🇮🇳 कुरान क्या है?, 🇹🇷 Kuran nedir?, 🇨🇳 古兰经是什么?, 🇮🇹 Che cos'è il Corano?, 🇵🇹 O que é o Alcorão?. ما هو القرآن ؟
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Video Script by Dr. Garry Wills:
What is the Qur’an? It is a set of seventh-century revelations from God made to Muhammad in two cities (Mecca and Medina) in what is now Saudi Arabia. It heralds the truth that there is only one God, not the many gods still being worshiped in ancient Arabia. Of course, this was not the earliest revelation that there is only one God. That had been taught in Hebrew to the Jews and in Greek to Christians before it was taught to Muslims in Arabic. These three sets of revelation set apart the “people of the book,” each with their own special covenant from the same God (there is only one). We believers in one God are on the same team, as it were, and should protect one another’s places of worship, listed in the Qur’an (22.40) as “monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, where God’s name is much invoked.”
The Qur’an does not confine God’s action to the formal covenants of religion. God tells us that he sends messages to all men all the time - beginning with Adam, who repented his sin in the garden and became the first prophet. The unending stream of prophets includes Moses and Jesus. Muhammad is the “seal of the prophets” (Q 33.40), not as canceling former covenants but as confirming them.
But the love of God is not brought only by human messengers in the Qur’an. Creation itself is a set of messages from God, which speak a divine code that we are told to decipher. God’s intent can be seen in the beauty and power of the universe. Moses does not speak alone on the mountain. The mountain speaks with him. Birds speak to Solomon. The world is constantly signaling to us, bringing us insights into the beauty and power of its maker. This should call us to a reverence for God’s handiwork - an important message for our ecologically challenged era.
The Qur’an has more of poetry in it than of law. It sets ethical norms while stressing the need for mercy in our dealings with God’s fellow creatures. Force is allowed only for self defense - and never as a way of spreading religion (Q 2.256) Commercial dealings with fellow Muslims or with non-Muslims should be meticulously fair and never extortionate.
The relations of the sexes were still polygamous in the seventh century, as among the ancient Hebrews and the original Mormons. But women are to be honored. In fact, the dowry that was paid to a husband’s family by the bride’s family in Europe was paid in the Qur’an directly to the bride, and she retains this “bride right” even if the husband divorces her (or if she divorces him). This carved out an area of women’s rights unparalleled in the seventh century.
The Qur’an is a book of many levels and great depths. Even non-Muslims can learn from it, as Pope Francis has proclaimed.

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You are a convert not natural born human

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الحمد لله،

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Ma sha Allah brother welcome and love you

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I have studied Islam for about 2 years All the doubts about terrorism, Marriages is very clear in my mind Islamophobia people spread lies Now I am accepting Islam

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[@biersingh3291]

Is the earth flat ?,does the dun move around the earth ?,was the moon split .Show proof of hoors n rivers of wine n beautiful boys .? All man made issues that can never be proved.Remove christian rseerences from the Quran n it has no foundation .

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@@biersingh3291 أنت لا تعرف شيء جاهل انشقاق القمر في القران هو يتحدث عن المستقبل لانه يعلم الغيب

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@@biersingh3291 you don't have any evidence to make Quran false. Earth is not flat according to the Quran but it's like the shape of the ostrich egg. To know Quran more deeply you have to research then you will find the truth. If You are a propaganda about Islam then cry more no one cares.

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Who’s glad to be a muslim like me?

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I have searched into religions so much and found Islam as to be the truth, Respect all religions and beliefs.

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How is Islam the truth

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@@JimTheKid Take it from a deist, do your own research just like the gentleman did

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Wow I’m not Muslim but I can’t see a reason for hatred towards this religion. It sounds beautiful.

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Kom O Don’t believe the lies. He is whitewashing Islam. The Allah of Quran is not the God of Jews and Christians.

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Thank you

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We are all the same

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I was a enemy of religion but I actually found love and peace in Islam it just makes so much sense and is so beautiful, I hope all my fellow Americans look into this beautiful religion

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Welcome to the family and may Allah always guide and protect you and make u the great example for others to follow in America.... AMEEN

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You must be a new convert that hasn't studied the Islamic sources. Everything hinges on the crucifixion my friend, research that and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free.

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What do you think is the beauty in Islam?

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❤️ love and peace

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I am Eastern Orthodox Christian and I respect that Islam believes in Christ as the Messiah.

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I am a muslim I came across this channel by chance and I loved it, I think such enlightened people could bring us together, no matter what religion a person's practicing. All respect to those behind this effort 🙏🌹

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Thank you! Please share with your friends.

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I m so happy to be muslim Elhamdulillah, selam from Turkey

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I'm a Muslim 😊 Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤😍

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Ahmed Mubin love to Bangladesh 🇧🇩, from America. Lol I’m actually Bengali, born in America.

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Ayyy same here

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Me too

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I am a Muslim and I love how respectful you were in this video

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we need to understand each other. This helps.

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He is still liking comments ..... respect

[@syedsalam3199]

My highest regards to Dr Gary Wills. You earned my respect by softly speaking about all three Abrahamic religions.

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thank

[@abdulrahmanzamani7313]

Quran was revealed for all humanity not only or Arabs

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Love from Bangladesh!!! I am born a Muslim Alhamdullilah! 😊

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Lucky to be born as Muslim and learn things from child years

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I want to tell you Mr Gary Wils : Respect Respect Respect. Thank you for these words . May God bless you. From an algerian woman.

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From a Libyan Man

[@septianprawisudaputra6398]

I appreciate the hard work to spread understanding. Indeed, ignorance is the source of violence and other inhumane actions towards fellow human beings. Peace all

[@shahedshakil]

One my Hindu friend read Qur’an once. And his feeling was so positive. As said brother Ignorance can never eradicate darkness. It brings hatred. Thank you

[@sychoo96]

you are 100% right

[@ubayyd]

أللّه يرحمك 🖤

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@Cant_Touch_This this one one the most beautiful comments I have ever read. May Allah bless you.

[@gregoriysharapov1936]

Masha Allah, it is great to see a change in the ignorant mainstream media.

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Im a Muslim and respect everyone, Greetings from Palestine🇵🇸 to all my muslim brothers ✌️

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I was born in Islam ☪️ and I will die InshaAllah alxllh 🇸🇴❣️

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Nice to hear your words 🌻 I love My Religion Islam 🌻

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Me too 😍😍😍😍

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Al-Ḥamdu-li-allah Rabbil-3ālamēn May Allah bless my brother All love for you from Badr, Madina, KSA

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Love your religion Love your enemies You will be on the path of unconditional love of Jesus-Christ as the unconditional love of parents to their children!♥♥

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Allah taught us to love. Alhamdulillah😍😘👌

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Religion didnt make you go to heaven...Its god...So,love Your god,not religion

[@marabbani8680]

I'm a practicing Muslim and Islam teaches me love, respect,peace etc. Sir, I've no words to express my feeling. Lots of love for you💐

[@thetruthwillprevail4136]

when i read the quran, the verses blow my mind away. it’s amazing beautiful and the word of God. you will know it’s not the words of a human once you read it

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I’m MUSLIM 🇲🇽🇺🇸

[@munited3531]

This man is so honest ....not like the others who read quran just to criticize it

[@mohammadsafa463]

وَأَنَّ هَٰذَا صِرَٰطِى مُسْتَقِيمًا فَٱتَّبِعُوهُۖ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا۟ ٱلسُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّىٰكُم بِهِۦ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous. (Sura Ana'am-6:153)

[@SirKombabomba]

I love how respectful you are always to ISLAM & The GLORIUOS QUR;AN. Bless you!

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Syukur alhamdulillah .. I'm Born to be a Muslim..Salam from Sabah Malaysia ☺️17/08/2020✌️

[@myazleoful]

You have really inspired me to read the Quran and found such a beautiful words, Thank you Dr Gary

[@abdullahalmaruftanveer4045]

“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the TRUTH.” -Al Qur’an (Chapter 41: Verse 53)

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I’m muslim☺️ Love from Tunisia ❤️ May allah bless you and offers you the jannah paradise🤲🏻🌸

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I'm a Muslim and jesus ( peace be upon him ) is the messanger of Allah ❤ Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters ❤❤❤ love u all Christian brothers and sisters.

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@Cute Cat 💜 who cares?

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رضيت بالله ربا وبالاسلام دينا وبمحمد صلى الله عليه وسلم نبيا ورسولا،اللهم لك الحمد كما ينبغي لجلال وجهك الكريم.

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I believe one god only لااله الا الله محمد رسول الله ،

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Alhamdulillah.. salam from Indonesia 🇲🇨

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I get happy when a Cristian brother go with open mind and read the quran

[@_the_watcher_2089]

After I read the kjv Bible I also read the Quran, I was very surprised by what was in it. Let’s just say I prefer Quran over the king James, the Quran is just so much clearer to read & not confusing.

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I am a Muslim from Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰 Allah bless you all

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I'm proud feel! Cause I'm a Muslim!🕋☪️◉‿◉

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Mr Wills, You are such a beautiful creation of God, may Allah bless you...

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"Oh !people of the book come to a common term that your Lord and our lord is one (Quran)

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I Dream a world where everyone from different cultures and religions stand hand in hand ,side by side, accept and understand eachother with no prejudice.At least we can listen to each other so we Will see that we humans are the same .We have similar hopes,worries,expectations,sorrows in life.We were all born as innocent babies.When we decide to look into our eyes sincerely,we Will feel better and safer.Love from Greece...

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Alhamdulillah. A lots of Respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🕌🌷❤

[@azzubhaiya]

Read Quran everyday and never ignore your five daily prayers.....

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Allah Akbar is also Hebrew and it is in the Bible.

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May Allah guide me

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Inshallah

[@3ckstermus]

@Studd Muffin English - Tafsir ibn kathir حَتَّى إِذَا بَلَغَ مَغْرِبَ الشَّمْسِ Until, when he reached the setting place of the sun, means, he followed a route until he reached the furthest point that could be reached in the direction of the sun's setting, which is the west of the earth. As for the idea of his reaching the place in the sky where the sun sets, this is something impossible, and the tales told by storytellers that he traveled so far to the west that the sun set behind him are not true at all. Most of these stories come from the myths of the People of the Book and the fabrications and lies of their heretics. وَجَدَهَا تَغْرُبُ فِي عَيْنٍ حَمِيَةٍ he found it setting in a spring of Hami'ah, meaning, he saw the sun as if it were setting in the ocean. This is something which everyone who goes to the coast can see:it looks as if the sun is setting into the sea but in fact it never leaves its path in which it is fixed. Hami'ah is, according to one of the two views, derived from the word Hama'ah, which means mud. This is like the Ayah: إِنِّى خَـلِقٌ بَشَرًا مِّن صَلْصَـلٍ مِّنْ حَمَإٍ مَّسْنُونٍ "I am going to create a man (Adam) from dried clay of altered Hama'h (mud). (15:28), which means smooth mud, as we have discussed above. وَوَجَدَ عِندَهَا قَوْمًا And he found near it a people. meaning a nation. They mentioned that they were a great nation from among the sons of Adam. قُلْنَا يَا ذَا الْقَرْنَيْنِ إِمَّا أَن تُعَذِّبَ وَإِمَّا أَن تَتَّخِذَ فِيهِمْ حُسْنًا We (Allah) said (by inspiration):"O Dhul-Qarnayn! Either you punish them or treat them with kindness." means, Allah gave him power over them and gave him the choice:if he wanted to, he could kill the men and take the women and children captive, or if he wanted to, he could set them free, with or without a ransom. His justice and faith became apparent in the ruling he pronounced

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@@3ckstermus thank you for explaining ..it is so clear now ... Arabic is so complicated if it wasn't for an expert to translate ..a lot of things could be translated wrong

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Empathy and understanding are certainly key. May God make this initiative an everlasting means of both, amen.

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أللّه يرحمك 🖤

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Amen!

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Ubayd ايش فيه؟

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Ameen

[@fahadparacha9428]

when i read quran with english translations picture came to my mind my mind was so shocked and full of surprises how this beautifull quran made me feel amazing inside my heart quran is very beautifull book it washes your worries away u guys have to experience it

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SubhanAllah Alhamdulillah I am a Muslimah from bangladesh.may Allah subhanahu taala guide mr garry wills.

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We need more people like you in these difficult times Sir. May Allah SWT bless you with health and happiness.

[@okamivolgan]

I am a Muslim and it's not my duty to convert you folks to Islam , rather to explain it to you and this gentleman did a better job in only less than 4 minutes. You sir have all my respect

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Elhamdülillah, selâm from Frankfurt. Germany

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Our Quran our pride... Alhamdulillah

[@nightmortician]

The "poetry" in the Q'uran was meant to challenge the old arab, since they mastered the deep language n have said so many poems and had a deep understanding for the language, the Arabic language is NOT an easy language, the verses that are poetry like in the Q'uran wasnt significant because it was a "poem" like narrated, they were significant for their deep meaning and precise, and that's how it was meant to challenge the old arabs, the challenge was to bring one verse or one A'ayah that has a deep and significant meaning with a precise description from other than All Mighty God, and non could, regardless of how well they grasped the Arabic language. Thank you for this video🙏 May you be blessed, and may us have you among us in'sha'allah.

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I was concerned this was going to be another hate preaching anti Islam (Christian fundamentalist) channel. I'm so happy this is not the case. Respect to you sir.

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I have much respect for this Emir-Stein Center. You are doing such great work 👍 I just subscribed and hope you will continue to upload amazing and informative videos like these.

[@Metatron141]

I am an evangelical Christian and I believe that all religions deserve to be respected and treated with dignity.

[@gulamofallahswt8418]

Thanks sir Gary wills that was very beautiful explanation May Allah swt have mercy on you and always guid you the straight paths.ameen ya rabb

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May Allah guide further

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I wish this video hit 1Million soon

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Faith in humanity restored. GOD bless you, Professor.

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When a person looks with a justice not a hatred

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The best time of the year is here Ramadan Mubarak To all my sisters and brothers may Allah except our fasting🙏🏽🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@gregoriysharapov1936]

This soothes my heart. May we all unite under one common thing: there is one God. Even for non-religious people, we shall unite and fight the terror that is racism and ignorance.

[@fahimn6850]

Mr. Wills, your voice is very relaxing; indeed, when ever I feel depressed, which very common among us immigrants especially now in 2020, I watch your videos. I find peace in your voice which is a clear indication that your are the man of God (Allah).

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This is beautiful and the comments sections are beautiful. Love to all 💕

[@naveed_iqbal1772]

Allah is great We love jesus peace be upon him We love Muhammad peace be upon him And All the Prophets

[@zakid6989]

I believe in Jesus As a prophet of Almighty Allah Thank you so much for spreading the truth

[@detail4me]

Jesus is way more than a prophet. Jesus is way more than Muhammad

[@ryancroy]

Jesus in the Bible was the son of God who died and rose again. How does the Quran confirm what was preached by the Bible? If the Ressurecrion never happened and Jesus was merely a prophet, Christianity is false.

[@cipriannemeth2381]

Brother, let's meet Jesus, the son of the living God, the savior of the World. He died for our sins (for yours too

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👍👍👍

[@abdulazizchoudhary8659]

Seems too unreal considering such a peaceful comment section..

[@kaliko4036]

Dipping my toes into Islam. I was born Christian, I left the religion and kept my faith in god

[@AppleGoodman]

I suggest you look up "blogging theology" on youtube. He makes nice videos which are mostly about the three Abrahamic faiths.

[@muhamadk8494]

Thank you for making this video. Simple and yet very easy understanding of Islam. Amin

[@maashq]

The Qur'an also ordered us to respect the scholars as we respect the prophets and I respect Dr garry wills for a long time. He got the Knowledge, science, culture,and he is telling the truth no matter what,these things made me love him and listen to his lessons.

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ادعو الله ان يهديك لدين الحق يا بروفيسور...يظهر انك رجل طيب.

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He said in his great book And we sent you to the mercy of the worlds.

[@peace4world84]

I have big respect for you gary wills. You are a man of honour

[@Best_trips]

"Thé most of them hate To hear the truth". quran. God bless you Dr.

[@ariffbasri]

Many thanks ( couldn't say enough) to ESC & Dr GM, that was so beautiful.

[@bluetv8742]

Thank you ! Dr Gary, for the fair analysis!

[@TheThornBirdsTTB]

Thank you for simplifying and spreading the great message of the Holly Quran.

[@nuruddinisse7329]

thorn birds it’s pronounced “holy”

[@Det.Ash12]

Mashallah...we need religious harmony

[@psychodictator8855]

Sir Wills i hope you'll receive the light soon enough from the one true God which also the creator God, the God who created Adam and eve, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. I hope that when you do embrace it and be one of us. May God give His blessings upon you and your family 😊😊😊

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I am from Pakistan I love Allah ❤️

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I am from Sultanate of Oman and I want to say thank you sir for this video ...may God bless you.

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Such a beautiful video, almost brought tears to my eyes! Thank you!!

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His voice is elegant and truthful

[@muhfahmiizzulhaq4171]

Thank you so Much for the reader, I want to cry when I hear him speak it politely ,calmed down and clearly with good means and good telling, hope you sir can got baroqah (grace) and all goodness upon you sir 🙏🙏🙏

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This Men is the richest person in earth. He is welcome in every house in the middle east.

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I pray to the God of Ibraham for M.Garrey wills that Give him good health and steel backbone Bcz he is speaking Truth in front of Phero

[@onelastthing4990]

Amen brother

[@nazmiyyeahyaghjian836]

I have never heard such a merciful explanation than before. Thank you.

[@HhHh-jd1uf]

Dr.Garry Wills Thank you so much... Respect man.🖐❤ From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@muhammadrasheed2616]

May ALLAH bless this man with hidayah....

[@MrMatrix277]

This is beautiful, clears out the hateful ideas about religion and not just Islam, thank you for this. Greetings from Egypt! 😁

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i born in muslim family. Thanks God

[@user-ub4we6uj9f]

Quran is the most truthful that ever exists.... If i am angry or upset i read it it makes my life better... Thanks to God

[@zainabismail6982]

Thank you so much! God bless you. I can’t wait to read your book.

[@agoogleuseruser5366]

Alhamdulillah im a muslim and Allah is one most merchiful powerful forgiving. I love my lord Allah.There is no god but Allah is one. SubhanAllah

[@dddjsjchoshshhw8534]

I’m a Muslim and I love everyone one of you like a brother and sister! Allah has taught me to love everyone so amma do so!✌️❤️❣️

[@radhakrishna1845]

Dr. Gary.... Every chapter in Quran starts with.. In the name of Allah... The most merciful... The most beneficent.... Every human heart needs to reverberate... Am I merciful... Am I beneficent... Best of Luck...

[@celdidi207]

Thank you for taking the time in putting this together. Love the faith.

[@slimessiful]

This was surprisingly unprejudiced, good work keep it up

[@khaledbox5670]

The muslim and christion should be one hand ❤

[@man08839]

Please read *sura Kahf* on Friday and got a lot of virtues and priority from Allah.🕌