Articles
Scholarly writings on fiqh, aqeedah, worship, and Islamic life — each tagged by topic and cross-referenced with related content.
Biblical Prophecies on the Advent of Muhammad ﷺ, the Prophet of Islam
Evidence from the Bible pointing to the coming of the final Prophet
Islamic Research Foundation
The Biblical prophecies on the advent of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are evidence of the truth of Islam for people who believe in the Bible. This article examines prophecies from Deuteronomy, Isaiah, John, and Genesis that point to a prophet like Moses — from among the Ishmaelites — into whose mouth God would put His words.
Common Ground: Bible Teachings That Align with the Qur'an and Islamic Practice
From monotheism to fasting, modesty to caring for orphans — the parallels between the Qur'an and the Bible are more extensive than most people realise.
TheOpenQuran Research
One of the most effective approaches in interfaith dialogue is to build on shared foundations. Muslims and Christians — and Muslims and Jews — share far more in common than their differences suggest. This article explores specific Bible verses that directly parallel Quranic teachings: the same insistence on one God, the same call to sincere private prayer, the same practice of fasting, the same prohibition of pork and alcohol, the same call to modesty, the same emphasis on caring for orphans and the poor. The Bible does not merely tolerate these Islamic practices — it commands them.
Contradictions in the Bible: A Comprehensive Case Study
An evidence-based examination of internal contradictions within the Biblical text
TheOpenQuran Research
The Qur'an states that if a scripture were from other than Allah, people would find within it much discrepancy (4:82). This article presents a comprehensive, categorised examination of over 100 internal contradictions found within the Bible — spanning creation narratives, historical records, genealogies, the life of Jesus, resurrection accounts, and theological doctrines. Each contradiction is presented with exact chapter-and-verse references so readers can verify independently. The Islamic position is not that the original revelations (Torah, Psalms, Gospel) were flawed, but that human transmission has introduced alterations — precisely as the Qur'an warns.
Dealing with Worries and Stress
Islamic Remedies for Anxiety, Grief, and Depression
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
A comprehensive guide to the Islamic approach for dealing with worries, stress, anxiety, and grief. Drawing upon the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the writings of Imam Ibn al-Qayyim, this work presents over twenty practical and spiritual remedies — from strengthening one's faith and making du'aa, to relying upon Allah, remembering death, and focusing on the present. The book addresses the reality that this world is inherently a place of hardship, and provides believers with the tools to find inner peace through submission to Allah.
Did Jesus Die for Our Sins? A Biblical and Qur'anic Response
Examining the doctrine of atonement — what the Bible actually says about sin, sacrifice, and forgiveness
Sheikh Ahmad Deedat
The doctrine of atonement — that Jesus died to pay for humanity's inherited sin — is the cornerstone of mainstream Christianity. Yet the Bible itself, in its most direct prophetic statements, teaches the opposite: that sin is personal and non-transferable, that God does not require blood sacrifice to forgive, and that the path to salvation is repentance and righteous action. This article examines the doctrine of Original Sin and its foundation in the sacrifice narrative, the Islamic understanding of Jesus as 'Word of God' and 'Spirit from God,' and what Luke 24 reveals when Jesus himself corrects the misconception that he is a resurrected spiritual being.
Fasting, Taraweeh & Zakat
Shaykh Salih Al Uthaymeen
A comprehensive guide to the rulings of fasting in Ramadan, the night prayer (Taraweeh), and Zakaat — covering obligations, nullifiers, concessions, and the recipients of charity.
How the Bible Was Changed: Verse-by-Verse Manuscript Evidence
What happens when you compare the King James Bible against the oldest surviving manuscripts of the New Testament?
TheOpenQuran Research
Every major modern Bible translation (NIV, ESV, NASB, RSV) contains footnotes where editors acknowledge that certain verses — including some of the most theologically significant — are 'absent from the earliest and most reliable manuscripts.' This article examines the most significant of those cases: specific verses where the text was demonstrably added, altered, or removed between the oldest surviving manuscripts and later copies. This is not a fringe Islamic claim — it is the consensus of mainstream Christian biblical scholarship, including conservative evangelical scholars like Bruce Metzger and F.F. Bruce. The Islamic concept of tahrif (textual alteration) is precisely what modern textual criticism confirms.
Iran, America, and Israel: The History Behind the Conflict and the Islamic Prophetic Lens
From the 1941 Anglo-Soviet Invasion to the 2025 War — and What Islamic Prophecy Says About the Region
TheOpenQuran
The conflict between Iran, America, and Israel is not a product of the post-9/11 world. Its roots stretch back to World War II, when Britain and the Soviet Union invaded Iran in 1941 and installed a compliant Shah. What followed — revolution, war, sanctions, nuclear brinkmanship, and assassination — unfolded over eight decades of geopolitical entanglement. This article traces that history in full: from the forced abdication of Reza Shah to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, through the Iran-Iraq War and the nuclear standoff, to the collapse of the JCPOA and the June 2025 Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The second part examines what authentic Islamic prophetic traditions say about Iraq, Syria, Persia, and the region now at the centre of global conflict — and what those narrations mean for Muslims navigating an age of fitna.
Jesus in His Own Words: Bible Verses That Challenge the Claim of Divinity
A systematic look at what the Bible records Jesus saying about himself, God, and the limits of his knowledge and power.
TheOpenQuran Research
Muslims, Christians, and Jews all hold Jesus in esteem — but they disagree profoundly about his nature. This article does not rely on the Qur'an alone. It examines what the Bible itself records Jesus saying about God, about his own limitations, about his need to pray, and about his role as a sent messenger. The evidence — drawn from Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Hebrews, and the epistles — presents a consistent portrait of a man who was subordinate to God, had limited knowledge, experienced human needs, and directed worship to the Father. This article presents that evidence systematically and acknowledges the Christian interpretive response at each point.
15 Common Misconceptions About Islam — Addressed and Clarified
A comprehensive response to the most widespread myths surrounding Islam, Muslims, and the Qur'an
Compiled from Islamic Scholarship
From headlines linking Islam to extremism to centuries-old myths about the nature of Allah and the status of women, misconceptions about Islam are among the most pervasive in the modern world. This article systematically addresses fifteen of the most common misunderstandings — drawing from the Qur'an, the authenticated Sunnah, and the findings of non-Muslim historians and scholars — to offer a clear, evidence-based clarification for any sincere seeker of truth.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Bible, Torah, and World Scriptures: The Complete Evidence
How the Torah, Gospels, Hindu Vedas, and Buddhist scriptures all prophesied the final Messenger of God
TheOpenQuran Research
Is Muhammad ﷺ mentioned in the Bible, Torah, and world scriptures? Yes — and this is the complete evidence. From Deuteronomy 18:18 and Isaiah 42 to Song of Solomon's 'Muhammadim' in Hebrew, the Gospel of John's Comforter, the Hindu Bhavishya Purana naming him explicitly, the Vedas' Narasansha, and the Buddhist six-criteria prophecy — every major tradition points to one man.
Is Muhammad ﷺ Really in the Bible? The Evidence, the Objections, and the Answers
A rigorous examination of the Quranic claim, the textual evidence, and every major scholarly challenge
TheOpenQuran Research
The Quran explicitly claims that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is described by name in the Torah and the Gospel, and that Jesus himself predicted him. Critics raise four major objections to the Muslim textual evidence. This article presents the strongest case for each objection — and then systematically answers each one using historical, linguistic, and logical analysis drawn from the work of Dr. Zakir Naik, comparative religion scholars, and the Quran itself.
The Muslim Home: 40 Recommendations
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
Numerical Miracles in the Qur'an: A Mathematical Case for Divine Authorship
Symmetrical word pairs, natural cycles, and structural patterns — encoded across 114 chapters over 23 years
The Qur'an contains hundreds of verified examples where specific Arabic words appear the exact same number of times as their counterparts — 'this world' and 'the hereafter' each 115 times, 'man' and 'woman' each 24 times, 'day' exactly 365 times matching the solar year. These pairings are not cherrypicked coincidences. They form a systematic numerical architecture woven across 114 chapters revealed to an illiterate man over 23 turbulent years — without computers, without editing, and without numbered verses. This article presents the evidence, corrects common misquotations, and examines whether any human being could have produced it.
Original Sin: What the Bible and Qur'an Actually Say
Does the Bible support the doctrine that all humans inherit Adam's guilt? The answer may surprise you.
TheOpenQuran Research
One of Christianity's most distinctive doctrines — Original Sin — holds that Adam's transgression in the Garden of Eden passed a state of inherent guilt and corruption to every human being, requiring Christ's sacrifice for redemption. This article examines that doctrine through two lenses: first, what the Qur'an teaches about human nature (fitrah and personal accountability); and second — crucially — what the Bible's own prophets say about inherited guilt, individual responsibility, and how God forgives. The biblical evidence against inherited sin is direct, extensive, and largely overlooked.
Problems and Solutions
Islamic guidance on five common spiritual and practical problems every Muslim faces
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid addresses five widespread spiritual and practical problems with both theoretical grounding and step-by-step practical solutions rooted in the Quran and authentic Hadith: missing the Fajr prayer, excessive laughter, Waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytan), staying up late, and a short temper. Each problem is first diagnosed at its root, then treated with the prophetic remedy.
Qur'an and Modern Science: Compatible or Incompatible?
A comprehensive exploration of scientific facts mentioned in the Qur'an over 1400 years ago
Dr. Zakir Naik
This article examines the compatibility between the Qur'an and modern science, presenting established scientific facts from fields including astronomy, physics, geography, geology, oceanology, biology, botany, zoology, physiology, embryology, and general science — all of which were described in the Qur'an over fourteen centuries ago, long before their discovery by modern science.
Scientific Miracles in the Holy Quran
From A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam
I.A. Ibrahim
The Quran, revealed over fourteen centuries ago, contains descriptions of natural phenomena that have only been confirmed by modern science. From human embryology to the structure of mountains, from the origin of the universe to the formation of clouds — the precision of these descriptions points to a source beyond human knowledge of the seventh century.