Qur'anic Answers

Traditional understanding has long held the view that the word 'ummi' means someone who is illiterate.  The Muslims have used this understanding to determine the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) could not read nor write. However, this article looks exclusively to the Qur’an to establish the actual meaning of 'ummi' and to assess whether the traditional understanding holds up to Qur'anic scrutiny.

The prohibition of consuming pork is one of the most widely known in Islamic dietary law. Traditionally, this has been understood as a total ban on the pig, making the animal itself unclean and haram. But what does the Qur'an actually say about the pig?