He cites this verse as evidence: “A book that we have revealed to you, full of blessing, so that they may ponder its signs, and that men of understanding may reflect.” (Qur’an 38:29) Yet states that implement the teachings of the Qur’an, including Iran, are human rights basket cases. Find out why in The Critical […]
Iran news agency claims Egypt is writing ‘modern interpretation’ of Qur’an, moving to replace Arab-Islamic identity
The veracity of this story cannot be taken for granted, as it comes from a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime, the Ahlul Bayt News Agency, and reflects Shi’ite polemic against Sunnis. However, it also shows the pitfalls and difficulties of genuine Islamic reform: anyone who attempts such a thing is immediately branded a heretic and […]