Where in the Quran does it say there is only one God?

When Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh), was asked about God, the answer came directly from God in the holy book of Muslims, the Quran: “Say, ‘He is God the One, God the eternal. He begot no one nor was He begotten. No one is comparable to Him’” (112:1-4).

What are the challenges a reader may be facing trying to interpret the Quran?

The challenges of translating the Quran include: Arabic words can have a variety of different meanings depending on context and the didactical symbols can change the meaning of a word significantly. The Quran should only be recited in Arabic during prayers, so the translation should be accompanied by a transliteration.

Is there any one equal to Allah?

Christians worship three incarnations of God that is known as the Holy Trinity; the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Muslims know only of one Supreme Being and that is Allah.

How old is Quran?

The history of the Quran dates back to around 610 AD when words of the Quran were first revealed to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. According to Islamic traditions, Muhammad continued to have revelations until he died around 632 AD.

Is it OK to translate the Quran?

Yes, it is permissible to ATTEMPT translating the meanings of The Qur’an. NO, any translation into any language, and/or endorsed by any authority cannot and will never be considered as The Holy Qur’an!

How is the sunnah different from the Quran?

The difference between the Qur’an and Sunnah is that in the Qur’an God describes his laws and moral teachings, or the straight path, and the Sunnah is the example that Muhammad set for Muslims during his lifetime. Muslims show their reverance for the Qur’an by not allowing it to get dirty or touch the ground.

Does the Quran contain contradictory pronouncements?

This article or section is being renovated. A recurring criticism of the Quran is that it, as is argued of many other religious scriptures, contains contradictory pronouncements.

Can we resolve the contradictions in Islam?

While some of the proposed contradictions, critics admit, may be resolved through the doctrine of abrogation, whereby Allah is said to override his previous instructions (through, for instance, permitting alcohol at one point and prohibiting at another), many other contradictions are not resolvable in this manner.

Are there contradictions in the hadith?

Critics, however, have stated that many, including some of the most problematic, of the proposed contradictions are precisely of the theological, and not legal, variety. A similar discussion exists between critics and Islamic scholars surrounding supposed contradictions contained in the hadiths.

Are the contradictions in the Bible irresolvable?

The contradictions proposed by critics militate against this doctrine. The critics hold that at least some of these contradictions are irresolvable through any reasonable interpretation and that, to resolve them, exegetes must resort to incredible interpretations.