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Opinion 5 years ago
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How many more Ramadans do we need to humanize Quran?
Humanizing the Quran means using Islam’s holy book as divine legitimation to worship God by acting kindly toward fellow humans. If we obey the Quran’s order, for instance, to fast but are unable to treat others, particularly religious or gender minorities, with love and compassion, then we no doubt fail to humanize the message. Allah needs nothing from us, not even our worship. To love God means to love and be compassionate to His creatures.
National 6 years ago
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'#NoHijabDay' draws criticism, raises debate on social media
The use of the hijab is still a subject of debate among some Islamic scholars and prominent Muslim figures worldwide. Some say it is mandatory, interpreting a Quran verse that says a woman must cover her entire body with the exception of "that which is apparent" as meaning that a woman must cover everything but her face and hands.
National 6 years ago
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Quran expert says nonmarital sex is allowed in Islam. He now has second thoughts after conservative backlash
The dissertation hinges on the term milk al-yamin (what one's right hand possesses), which has been traditionally interpreted to mean household slaves. Several verses in the Quran allow men to have sexual intercourse with “what [their] right hand possesses" in addition to their wives.
