Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 251......

Do you know what it means to worship Allah truly? Is it your five daily Salat prayers? Is it to make the best Hajj possible? Think again! In today's Tafseer, we explore the true meaning of worship in Islam. It may totally surprise you. 

In Islam, protecting family bonds is a sacred duty. Aya 35 of Surah An-Nisaa teaches us how to mend relationships before they break. With the help of family members who care, God highlights the importance of acting early to keep the family intact. Today's Tafsir could help save y ... Show More

Today, we dive into the often misunderstood and controversial topic of men disciplining women in Islam. We will explore the religious contexts behind such practices, focusing on the delicate balance of compassion, love, and order in the household. Our goal is to clarify how God's ... Show More

How do non-radical Muslims explain the many verses in the Quran that urge violence and killing of non-believers or “infidels”—like Christians? How can we have a conversation about the Quran with our Muslim friend without it becoming confrontational? This week on The Land and the ... Show More

The immediate aftermath of the Battle of Badr, including: - How the prisoners of war were treated after the battle - Revelation of Surat al-Anfal, which included verses on warfare - How the spoils were divided Lecture notes available at http://www.why-quran.org/?p=466. Subscribe ... Show More

Why Does The Quran Create Enmity Between Muslims & Jews? 

The Quran addresses one of humanity’s perennial questions: Why are we here, and where are we going? In this episode, Hamza Yusuf elucidates the Quranic conception of this life and the prophetic practice that navigates us back to the Divine. 

The Sunni-Shia divide is a conflict that most people have heard about - two sects with Sunni Islam being in the majority and Shia Islam the minority. Exactly how did this conflict originate and when? We go through 1400 years of history to find the moment this divide first turned ... Show More

Just-war theory was set in motion in the 5th century as St. Augustine agonized over how to reconcile Christianity’s high ethical ideals with the devastating world realities which were bringing about the fall of Rome. For 1,600 years, theologians, ethicists, diplomats, and politic ... Show More