By Bassam Madany Introduction Al-Awan is a liberal/reformist online journal that calls for the de-coupling of the Islamic faith from the Public Square, via a process of radical reforms in the interpretation of the Qur’an. On two previous occasions, I had translated and commented on thi s Continue Reading
Muslims Recoil at a French Proposal to Change the Quran
By Karina Piser A manifesto published in the French daily Le Parisien on April 21—signed by some 300 prominent intellectuals and politicians, including former President Nicolas Sarkozy and former Prime Minister Manuel Valls—made a shocking demand. Arguing that the Quran incites violence, it Continue Reading
Are the Quran and Bible Really So Different? By Mark Anderson
The Qur’an presents itself as the Bible’s sequel and always refers to the biblical Torah (al-tawrat), Psalms (al-zabur) and New Testament (al-injil) with honor and respect. It says it confirms, clarifies and guards them from misinterpretation. The Qur’an asserts that it was revealed by the God of Continue Reading
Qur’an Recited in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali criticises the reciting of the Qur’an in a Cathedral service last week. A video has appeared online showing the Qur'an being recited in an Epiphany service at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow last week. The video was shared in a 7 January post on the Cathedral's Facebook Continue Reading