Qur'anic Answers

Disagreement and hostility have always been the realities of human history.  Muslims encounter them in many forms: political movements that thrive on division, public acts of provocation such as burning the Qur'an, offensive cartoons of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), or the disputes that unfold on social media. These situations can stir anger and frustration, yet the Qur'an tolerates offensive and provocative speech as " there is no compulsion in the system... " (2:256). Rather than commanding believers to suppress such speech, the Qur'an teaches them how to respond to it with restraint, wisdom, and dignity.

Homosexuality is one of the hardest topics for Muslims to talk about but the Qur'an doesn't avoid it.  This article breaks down what the Qur'an actually says, and how to understand it without the confusion prevalent today. Key to this discussion is the recurring story of Prophet Lot and his people; a narrative that appears in multiple chapters of the Qur'an and is described consistently with clarity and deliberate language.