@ liberalgame below is your concern... Honestly I did ramble quite a bit, if you wish to respond, and I would appreciate that, here would be the main thing I'd like your view on, my main conundrum so far in a nutshell, I guess 'If you assume that The Qur'an is inspired by God, a lot of things make sense... but there are also a lot of things don't line up, like killing / war, worldy life, etc. But if you assume that The Qur'an is written by a human living in the 7th century, a lot more things make sense, and the things that previously made sense seem to make more sense through this lens. Hell, Killing / War, Worldy Life, Punishments, Threats, that's my main conundrum, the fact that, if you believe it is from God, 60% of things make sense, 40% of things don't make sense, and if you assume it's from a human from the 7th century, it seems like 95% of the things make sense, 5% of the things maybe don't make sense. So my question in a nutshell is, are there any verses / themes / principles from The Qur'an that, should it be viewed from a human 7th century lens, just wouldn't make sense at all for it being there, but should it be viewed from the 'Inspired by God' lens, it makes a lot more sense?' You believe that God created the Earth and Heavens coz you believe in Him as God.. So.. let's approach to the world without human being... suppose you are the only human being on this Earth and you are looking at entire animal world... What would you decide? O! the creator is so unfair.. most of the animals do prey on others and the innocent animals do die at the hands of powerful animals... They fight each other for territory, for power, for prey, for many other things.. Would you ask like this, Can't God create the animal world in a way which is better than this?.. You would ask to yourself what is the purpose of these animals life / worldly life? So, you are only capable of thinking in human capacity.. aren't you? You can't think beyond human capacity... So dear.. avoid skepticism.. We may dislike a thing that is good for us.. we may like a thing that is not good for us... You are strangled in one of these.. Thank you

Peace LiberalGamer, sorry that you feel sad, may Allah guide you to peace and happiness. The Quran is replete with verses about righteousness, success, happiness, and how to manage your life. Keep studying the sacred text, God willing the sadness with go away. peace

Salaamun alaikum, It means close in proximity and not restricted to blood relationships. سلم salam/peace علىك alayka/upon you (sing.) -- one does not auto inherit from neighbors, friends, et al والاقربون wal-aqrabuna والاقربىن wal-aqrabina 433 ولكل and to each جعلنا made we of مولى mawaliya/heirs مما from what ترك left الولدن the parents والاقربون wal-aqrabuna/and the nearest (relatives) being والذىن and the ones عقدت pledge اىمنكم right hands (oaths) yours (spouses) فاتوهم so gives ye them نصىبهم share theirs ان indeed الله the god كان be على on كل every شى thing شهىدا witness of

Salaam, what do you think of the following verse, 4216? I am very confused, does this mean anyone who argues including arguing for the existence of God? Does this include arguing about God's Holy Book, The Qur'an? very confused lads, let me know what you think. First LiberalGamer I would like to welcome you to the free-minds forum welcome Please read the context He decreed for you the same religion decreed for Noah, and what we inspired to you, and what we decreed for Abraham, Moses, and Jesus "You shall uphold this one religion, and do not divide it." Ironically, they broke up into sects only after the knowledge had come to them, due to jealousy and resentment among themselves. (and gave their corrupted version of scripture) If it were not for a predetermined decision from your Lord to respite them for a definite interim, they would have been judged immediately. Indeed, the later generations who inherited the scripture are full of doubts. This is what you shall preach, and steadfastly maintain what you are commanded to do, and do not follow their wishes. And proclaim "I believe in all the scriptures sent down by GOD. I was commanded to judge among you equitably. GOD is our Lord and your Lord. We have our deeds and you have your deeds. There is no argument between us and you. GOD will gather us all together; to Him is the ultimate destiny." Those who argue about GOD, after receiving His message, their argument is nullified at their Lord. They have incurred condemnation, and have deserved a severe retribution. When 4216 is taken in context I get a better understanding of what Allah is conveying to us. peace