Quran al Kareem - Adnan Oktar - Harun Yahya - Harun Yahya

HARUN YAHYA

Claiming that it is not possible to have fun and entertainment in an environment in which the Qur’an and religion is discussed would mean taking Islam out of a wide expanse of life. The Qur’an is everywhere in Anatolia, they are dancing halay and have their weddings in houses where there are copies of the Qur’an. Women and men of Black Sea play horon together. They have the Qur’an with them as well. In the Southeast of Turkey, women dance halay together with men. They too have the Qur’an. God’s name is mentioned and verses are read, the Prophets are talked about in djemevi in which women and men whirl together. Do they think all those should be banned as well? Since such a thing would not be acceptable, it is important to create an environment in which people will be able live according to their thoughts and their faiths comfortably.

Claiming that it is not possible to have fun and entertainment in an environment in which the Qur’an and religion is discussed would mean taking Islam out of a wide expanse of life. The Qur’an is everywhere in Anatolia, they are dancing halay and have their weddings in houses where there are copies of the Qur’an. Women and men of Black Sea play horon together. They have the Qur’an with them as well. In the Southeast of Turkey, women dance halay together with men. They too have the Qur’an. God’s name is mentioned and verses are read, the Prophets are talked about in djemevi in which women and men whirl together. Do they think all those should be banned as well? Since such a thing would not be acceptable, it is important to create an environment in which people will be able live according to their thoughts and their faiths comfortably. Adnan Oktar

People are expected to choose between believing in superstitions or to be irreligious. These are the two impositions upon them. But when people saw a reasonable conception of Islam, they felt relief. The Islam we preach is solely and purely living by the Qur'an. It’s honest and sincere Islam.

People are expected to choose between believing in superstitions or to be irreligious. These are the two impositions upon them. But when people saw a reasonable conception of Islam, they felt relief. The Islam we preach is solely and purely living by the Qur'an. It’s honest and sincere Islam. Adnan Oktar

Before communicating the Qur'an, the invalidity of Darwinism should be explained scientifically.

Before communicating the Qur'an, the invalidity of Darwinism should be explained scientifically. Adnan Oktar

The Miracles of our Prophet (s.a.v.) -1-

The Miracles of our Prophet (s.a.v.) -1-

The Qur’an is the last book from God and it applies until the end of the world.

The Qur’an is the last book from God and it applies until the end of the world. Adnan Oktar

They did not have a copy of the Qur'an in any of the Masonic Lodges. I have ensured that they have a copy of the Holy Qur'an in every single one of the Masonic Lodges. God made me instrumental in this.

They did not have a copy of the Qur'an in any of the Masonic Lodges. I have ensured that they have a copy of the Holy Qur'an in every single one of the Masonic Lodges. God made me instrumental in this. Adnan Oktar

Our Prophet (saas) did not call people to himself, but to the Qur'an. None of the prophets called people to themselves but rather, to the Books of God. For instance, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) called to the Torah, the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) called to the Gospel. Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will be calling people to the Qur'an as well.

Our Prophet (saas) did not call people to himself, but to the Qur'an. None of the prophets called people to themselves but rather, to the Books of God. For instance, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) called to the Torah, the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) called to the Gospel. Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will be calling people to the Qur'an as well. Adnan Oktar

Are man and woman equals in Islam?

Are man and woman equals in Islam?

Compassion, mercy, reason and love is what the Qur’an stands for. Terror prevails everywhere love does not.

Compassion, mercy, reason and love is what the Qur’an stands for. Terror prevails everywhere love does not. Adnan Oktar

Religion, faith, homeland and people have exalted benefits. We act according to the exalted benefits of Islam and the Qur'an.

Religion, faith, homeland and people have exalted benefits. We act according to the exalted benefits of Islam and the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

Satan wants to keep you away from the Qur'an. They keep women away from the Qur'an for almost half of their lives. Saying; "Beware do not touch the Qur'an! You cannot touch the Qur'an!" A Muslim's hand will be clean anyway, so she can take the Qur'an to her hand and read it as she likes. If your hands are clean, you can go and read the Qur'an. A woman or a man, anyone can read the Qur'an as they like. You can read it from the translation, you can read it as ever you like.

Satan wants to keep you away from the Qur'an. They keep women away from the Qur'an for almost half of their lives. Saying; "Beware do not touch the Qur'an! You cannot touch the Qur'an!" A Muslim's hand will be clean anyway, so she can take the Qur'an to her hand and read it as she likes. If your hands are clean, you can go and read the Qur'an. A woman or a man, anyone can read the Qur'an as they like. You can read it from the translation, you can read it as ever you like. Adnan Oktar

Word repetitions in the Qur'an

Word repetitions in the Qur'an

The Qur'an refutes Darwinism – II

The Qur'an refutes Darwinism – II

If a person interprets the world according to his/her own mindset, he/she can never be able to come up with a true outcome. But when he/she interprets the world according to the Qur'an and the hadiths then he/she would be able to come up with a perfectly true result.

If a person interprets the world according to his/her own mindset, he/she can never be able to come up with a true outcome. But when he/she interprets the world according to the Qur'an and the hadiths then he/she would be able to come up with a perfectly true result. Adnan Oktar

Commonly Disregarded Quranic Rulings

Commonly Disregarded Quranic Rulings

The Miracles of Jesus in the Bible and the Koran

The Miracles of Jesus in the Bible and the Koran

Communication and Argument in the Qur'an

Communication and Argument in the Qur'an

The biggest problem of the Islamic world right now is the sectarian separation between Muslims. We should follow the Qur'an and end this division.

The biggest problem of the Islamic world right now is the sectarian separation between Muslims. We should follow the Qur'an and end this division. Adnan Oktar

Keeping away from Muslims means keeping away from God. Keeping away from the Qur'an means keepng away from God. Keeping away from the cause of Islam means keeping away from God.

Keeping away from Muslims means keeping away from God. Keeping away from the Qur'an means keepng away from God. Keeping away from the cause of Islam means keeping away from God. Adnan Oktar

Romanticism: a Weapon of Satan

Romanticism: a Weapon of Satan

The Deen with Allah Is Islam

The Deen with Allah Is Islam

Only the soul of the Qur'an makes real freedom possible. Right now there is no real freedom throughout the world in the true sense of the word.

Only the soul of the Qur'an makes real freedom possible. Right now there is no real freedom throughout the world in the true sense of the word. Adnan Oktar

Muslims are free when they fully abide by the Qur'an. Islam abolishes the thousands of prohibitions imposed by systems other than the Islam.

Muslims are free when they fully abide by the Qur'an. Islam abolishes the thousands of prohibitions imposed by systems other than the Islam. Adnan Oktar

Criticisms brought to a Muslim should be with the Qur’an. Instead of talking according to one’s own mentality, it is important to cricitize by saying ‘this is the case according to this verse of the Qur’an’.

Criticisms brought to a Muslim should be with the Qur’an. Instead of talking according to one’s own mentality, it is important to cricitize by saying ‘this is the case according to this verse of the Qur’an’. Adnan Oktar

There is every kind of information in the Qur’an

There is every kind of information in the Qur’an

We are told in the Qur’an that fully abiding by the Qur’an is a cure. Following the Qur’an makes people physically and mentally healthy.

We are told in the Qur’an that fully abiding by the Qur’an is a cure. Following the Qur’an makes people physically and mentally healthy. Adnan Oktar

It would be very wrong to form a religion according to one's own mind and then to look for it in the Qur'an. One should directly look at the Qur'an. There is no adjudicator other than Allah.

It would be very wrong to form a religion according to one's own mind and then to look for it in the Qur'an. One should directly look at the Qur'an. There is no adjudicator other than Allah. Adnan Oktar

Since we abide by the Qur'an and are scrupulous about what is lawful and what is not, we are the enlightened bright face of Islam.

Since we abide by the Qur'an and are scrupulous about what is lawful and what is not, we are the enlightened bright face of Islam. Adnan Oktar

Those who abandon the path of Quran lose their sense of reason and judgment and ultimately, lose control. Believers will never allow satan to hatch such plots.

Those who abandon the path of Quran lose their sense of reason and judgment and ultimately, lose control. Believers will never allow satan to hatch such plots. Adnan Oktar

Quick Grasp of Faith 3

Quick Grasp of Faith 3

There are very important secrets in the Qur'an. Very few people accept the sincere, honest life described in the Qur'an.

There are very important secrets in the Qur'an. Very few people accept the sincere, honest life described in the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

When one remains aloof from the Qur'an, the wisdom goes away, that person's attitudes become unwholesome, they no longer pay attention to what is religiously lawful and what is not and they become unstable. But if one abides by the Qur'an, his mind settles, his works go well, an abundance comes upon him, a radiance, a pleasantness, a blessing settles upon him. That is why holding on to the Qur'an tightly is very important.

When one remains aloof from the Qur'an, the wisdom goes away, that person's attitudes become unwholesome, they no longer pay attention to what is religiously lawful and what is not and they become unstable. But if one abides by the Qur'an, his mind settles, his works go well, an abundance comes upon him, a radiance, a pleasantness, a blessing settles upon him. That is why holding on to the Qur'an tightly is very important. Adnan Oktar

Religion is learnt directly from the Qur'an. The Qur'an is very explicit. It is in a way that all those who read it will understand. Even unbelievers understand. Unbelievers deny even though they understand it in their conscience.

Religion is learnt directly from the Qur'an. The Qur'an is very explicit. It is in a way that all those who read it will understand. Even unbelievers understand. Unbelievers deny even though they understand it in their conscience. Adnan Oktar

An Index to the Qur'an

An Index to the Qur'an

Look at the Qur'an as a whole; love prevails throughout the whole of the Qur'an. The Qur'an lays the ground for love. The Qur'an settles the foundation of love on a very steady ground with the fear of God, with the love of God and the threat of Hell.

Look at the Qur'an as a whole; love prevails throughout the whole of the Qur'an. The Qur'an lays the ground for love. The Qur'an settles the foundation of love on a very steady ground with the fear of God, with the love of God and the threat of Hell. Adnan Oktar

There is no killing by stoning in Islam or the Qur’an.

There is no killing by stoning in Islam or the Qur’an. Adnan Oktar

Surat At-Tawba, 91 (Muslims must be active and vigorous)

Surat At-Tawba, 91 (Muslims must be active and vigorous)

The Struggle of the Messengers

The Struggle of the Messengers

Christian priest who converted to Islam

Christian priest who converted to Islam

The wording of the Qur’an is magnificent; there is no such literal perfection in the wording of any other work. It is not possible to produce a piece similar to the Qur’an in any sense.

The wording of the Qur’an is magnificent; there is no such literal perfection in the wording of any other work. It is not possible to produce a piece similar to the Qur’an in any sense. Adnan Oktar

Why would there be clash of ideas for a Muslim? Muslims are to be allies in the Qur'an and to live the Qur'an.

Why would there be clash of ideas for a Muslim? Muslims are to be allies in the Qur'an and to live the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

It is important to gather around the Holy Qur’an and the person that will do that is the Mahdi.

It is important to gather around the Holy Qur’an and the person that will do that is the Mahdi. Adnan Oktar

The Day of Judgment is nigh

The Day of Judgment is nigh

Our understanding of the high-spirited Islam is the Qur'an's way of being a Muslim. All beautiful things are a part of Islam.

Our understanding of the high-spirited Islam is the Qur'an's way of being a Muslim. All beautiful things are a part of Islam. Adnan Oktar

A profound respect for Allah is a sign of genuine faith

A profound respect for Allah is a sign of genuine faith

Sunnah is the Qur'an and the hadiths that comply with the Qur'an.

Sunnah is the Qur'an and the hadiths that comply with the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

Surah Yunus, 55-56-57 (None of our conversations, no image, no sound would ever be lost in the Sight of Allah.)

Surah Yunus, 55-56-57 (None of our conversations, no image, no sound would ever be lost in the Sight of Allah.)

What the Quran Says about Liars and Their Methods

What the Quran Says about Liars and Their Methods

Surat Al-Kahf, 16- 18 (Companions of the Cave)

Surat Al-Kahf, 16- 18 (Companions of the Cave)

Using a sincere language is what is in conformity with the Qur’an and Islam.

Using a sincere language is what is in conformity with the Qur’an and Islam. Adnan Oktar

PHILLIPPE TROUSSIER, THE FRENCH FUTBOLL MANAGER CONVERTED TO ISLAM

PHILLIPPE TROUSSIER, THE FRENCH FUTBOLL MANAGER CONVERTED TO ISLAM

Loyalty Described in the Qur'an

Loyalty Described in the Qur'an

The Quran heavily preaches secularism. God says in the verse of the Quran; "Say: 'You have your religion and I have my religion'" (Qur’an, 109/6). This verse is a short summary of secularism.

The Quran heavily preaches secularism. God says in the verse of the Quran; "Say: 'You have your religion and I have my religion'" (Qur’an, 109/6). This verse is a short summary of secularism. Adnan Oktar

The Qur’an teaches the perfect system of morality.

The Qur’an teaches the perfect system of morality. Adnan Oktar

Reason has a close relation with the Qur'an. For one to be wise, one needs to comply with the Qur'an. The Qur'an equals reason, rationality; reason, rationality equals the Qur'an.

Reason has a close relation with the Qur'an. For one to be wise, one needs to comply with the Qur'an. The Qur'an equals reason, rationality; reason, rationality equals the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

The Importance of Following the Good Word

The Importance of Following the Good Word

Being humble toward believers and a deterrent toward unbelievers

Being humble toward believers and a deterrent toward unbelievers

If the Qur’an had been fully practiced, there would be no poverty. Muslim are obliged to donate what is more than needed for the sake of God.

If the Qur’an had been fully practiced, there would be no poverty. Muslim are obliged to donate what is more than needed for the sake of God. Adnan Oktar

The Contraction Motion That Facilitates Birth

The Contraction Motion That Facilitates Birth

Pleasant Words from the Gospel

Pleasant Words from the Gospel

There is no command in the Qur'an that says women without a headscarf will go to hell. This is a superstition that arose due to misinformation.

There is no command in the Qur'an that says women without a headscarf will go to hell. This is a superstition that arose due to misinformation. Adnan Oktar

The reason why we are successful is because we completely abide by the Qur'an, we do not fear anyone but God and we abandoned all ambitions about this world.

The reason why we are successful is because we completely abide by the Qur'an, we do not fear anyone but God and we abandoned all ambitions about this world. Adnan Oktar

Hopefulness in the Qur’an

Hopefulness in the Qur’an

Hypocrites are incredibly foolish and arrogant, they can even say that ‘the Qur’an needs to be changed’. They are very foolish.

Hypocrites are incredibly foolish and arrogant, they can even say that ‘the Qur’an needs to be changed’. They are very foolish. Adnan Oktar

The Qur’an is freedom, joy, life and quality. One who does not see the Qur’an as a sufficient guide, falls into the sea of superstitions.

The Qur’an is freedom, joy, life and quality. One who does not see the Qur’an as a sufficient guide, falls into the sea of superstitions. Adnan Oktar

Ever Thought about the Truth?

Ever Thought about the Truth?

The Qur’an is pure revelation. That is why those who read the Torah should definitely read it with the Qur’an. Those who read the Gospels should read it with the Qur’an. Or else they might get confused and be misinformed, may God forbid.

The Qur’an is pure revelation. That is why those who read the Torah should definitely read it with the Qur’an. Those who read the Gospels should read it with the Qur’an. Or else they might get confused and be misinformed, may God forbid. Adnan Oktar

The criteria offered in the Qur’an is the most excellent way to understand people and be a good judge of character. The Qur’an helps us know both ourselves and others. By means of the Qur’an, we learn how not to hurt ourselves and other people, and also how to know other people.

The criteria offered in the Qur’an is the most excellent way to understand people and be a good judge of character. The Qur’an helps us know both ourselves and others. By means of the Qur’an, we learn how not to hurt ourselves and other people, and also how to know other people. Adnan Oktar

Israel should approach the incidents with the maturity of the Torah and Palestine should appoach with the dignity and nobility of the Qur'an.

Israel should approach the incidents with the maturity of the Torah and Palestine should appoach with the dignity and nobility of the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

In the Hereafter, God will question us from the Qur'an. A Muslim is only responsible for abiding by the Qur'an.

In the Hereafter, God will question us from the Qur'an. A Muslim is only responsible for abiding by the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

Muslim is created with the Qur'an. Jew is created with the Torah. There is no one in the world that religion did not reach. And that cannot happen through coincidences, it is created in the destiny as a whole. The whole of the universe is metaphysical.

Muslim is created with the Qur'an. Jew is created with the Torah. There is no one in the world that religion did not reach. And that cannot happen through coincidences, it is created in the destiny as a whole. The whole of the universe is metaphysical. Adnan Oktar

The system of idolary that cruelly destroys love, beauty, art and science is evil. This evil system can be removed with the light of the Qur’an.

The system of idolary that cruelly destroys love, beauty, art and science is evil. This evil system can be removed with the light of the Qur’an. Adnan Oktar

They have invented a new religion from made-up hadiths and they are calling it Islam. In fact the religion Qur’an preaches us is called Islam. A religion that consists of made-up hadiths cannot be called Islam. That is a polytheistic religion.

They have invented a new religion from made-up hadiths and they are calling it Islam. In fact the religion Qur’an preaches us is called Islam. A religion that consists of made-up hadiths cannot be called Islam. That is a polytheistic religion. Adnan Oktar

At the time of the Mahdi (pbuh) religious sects will be abolished. Everyone acts according to the Qur'an. The whole of humanity would then be entering the plain, beautiful, immaculate, upright religion, that is Islam, and they would all be living by it with peace, security and abundance.

At the time of the Mahdi (pbuh) religious sects will be abolished. Everyone acts according to the Qur'an. The whole of humanity would then be entering the plain, beautiful, immaculate, upright religion, that is Islam, and they would all be living by it with peace, security and abundance. Adnan Oktar

Gatherings of faith and Qur'an are gatherings that angels like the most.

Gatherings of faith and Qur'an are gatherings that angels like the most. Adnan Oktar

Following the Qur’an completely, being devoted to God with a very deep love; that will improve the physical and mental health of a person.

Following the Qur’an completely, being devoted to God with a very deep love; that will improve the physical and mental health of a person. Adnan Oktar

The excellent moral values of believers-2

The excellent moral values of believers-2

Surah Hud, 109 (Allah is the only creator)

Surah Hud, 109 (Allah is the only creator)

Qur'an wouldn't contradict the Torah. The contradictory parts are those that are corrupted in the Torah. But the Qur'an and the Torah affirms each other in major matters. The commands in the Torah are exactly the same in the Qur'an.

Qur'an wouldn't contradict the Torah. The contradictory parts are those that are corrupted in the Torah. But the Qur'an and the Torah affirms each other in major matters. The commands in the Torah are exactly the same in the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

One should live according to the Qur’an, rather than only memorize it. At our Prophet’s time, there were some scribes, and they memorized the revelation but they still turned out to be hypocrites.

One should live according to the Qur’an, rather than only memorize it. At our Prophet’s time, there were some scribes, and they memorized the revelation but they still turned out to be hypocrites. Adnan Oktar

What is the fundamental reason lying underneath the scourges casted upon the Islamic World right now? It is their acting according to made-up, false hadiths by stepping out of the Qur'an.

What is the fundamental reason lying underneath the scourges casted upon the Islamic World right now? It is their acting according to made-up, false hadiths by stepping out of the Qur'an. Adnan Oktar

Our people have seen that the true Islam is based on the Qur’an and this beautiful mentality is spreading in waves.

Our people have seen that the true Islam is based on the Qur’an and this beautiful mentality is spreading in waves. Adnan Oktar

The Qur’an is very open and clear. Anyone reading the Qur’an can easily understand the verses. People should pay attention to those who make so-called new rules based on superstitions and assumptions.

The Qur’an is very open and clear. Anyone reading the Qur’an can easily understand the verses. People should pay attention to those who make so-called new rules based on superstitions and assumptions. Adnan Oktar

Perished nations -2

Perished nations -2

The Qur'an is the guide that helps people live normal lives. Without the Qur'an, the world would go insane.

The Qur'an is the guide that helps people live normal lives. Without the Qur'an, the world would go insane. Adnan Oktar

Surah Yunus, 30, 31 (Allah directs the whole affair)

Surah Yunus, 30, 31 (Allah directs the whole affair)

God does not only create His servant and then leave them. He informs them what He demands through revelation. He has explained what this world is, what our goal is completely, explicitly in a fashion that we would understand clearly in the Qur’an. Consequently we would only attain salvation when we fully abide by the Qur’an.

God does not only create His servant and then leave them. He informs them what He demands through revelation. He has explained what this world is, what our goal is completely, explicitly in a fashion that we would understand clearly in the Qur’an. Consequently we would only attain salvation when we fully abide by the Qur’an. Adnan Oktar

In the Name of Allah, the All-merciful and Most Merciful

In the Name of Allah, the All-merciful and Most Merciful

Prophet Sulayman (pbuh)

Prophet Sulayman (pbuh)

Because a religion that ascribes partners to God –may God forbid- has infested the whole world, Islam that is purely based on the Qur'an is lived by in only a few places. What is dominating [the world today] is the religion that ascribes partners to God.

Because a religion that ascribes partners to God –may God forbid- has infested the whole world, Islam that is purely based on the Qur'an is lived by in only a few places. What is dominating [the world today] is the religion that ascribes partners to God. Adnan Oktar

We’re promoting the way of the Qur’an; the spirit of the Companions. It is modern, devout and compliant with human nature.

We’re promoting the way of the Qur’an; the spirit of the Companions. It is modern, devout and compliant with human nature. Adnan Oktar

There are no commands in the Qur'an that are given through implications. Allah informs us His commands openly and clearly.

There are no commands in the Qur'an that are given through implications. Allah informs us His commands openly and clearly. Adnan Oktar

Some people attempt to present some made-up statements as if they were hadiths. A statement that is not compliant with the Qur’an cannot be an hadith. Would our Prophet (saas) ever say anything that is not compliant with the Qur’an? It should be clearly understood from that. We do accept all those hadiths that are compliant with the Qur’an and as for those statements that are not compliant with the Qur’an, they are obviously not hadiths.

Some people attempt to present some made-up statements as if they were hadiths. A statement that is not compliant with the Qur’an cannot be an hadith. Would our Prophet (saas) ever say anything that is not compliant with the Qur’an? It should be clearly understood from that. We do accept all those hadiths that are compliant with the Qur’an and as for those statements that are not compliant with the Qur’an, they are obviously not hadiths. Adnan Oktar

A person making use of his or her conscience, one who abides by the Qur’an would see the clear path of Islam, the path of the Companions; he or she would see the path of the system of the Mahdi.

A person making use of his or her conscience, one who abides by the Qur’an would see the clear path of Islam, the path of the Companions; he or she would see the path of the system of the Mahdi. Adnan Oktar

The right path is the sincere, enlightened, warm understanding of the Qur'an that beauties life. The Qur'an has no place in the traditionalist understanding of Islam. This is what brings about separation.

The right path is the sincere, enlightened, warm understanding of the Qur'an that beauties life. The Qur'an has no place in the traditionalist understanding of Islam. This is what brings about separation. Adnan Oktar

The existence of a Superior Wisdom can be seen at every point of life. The Qur’an teaches us how to use the world. When we understand the Qur’an well, we have a balanced, wise, meaningful life of high quality.

The existence of a Superior Wisdom can be seen at every point of life. The Qur’an teaches us how to use the world. When we understand the Qur’an well, we have a balanced, wise, meaningful life of high quality. Adnan Oktar

Although the Qur'an is very easy to understand, it offers incredible wisdom.

Although the Qur'an is very easy to understand, it offers incredible wisdom. Adnan Oktar

All the commands of the Qur’an are like livesavers. Or else people would be suffocated, life would suffocate them. Men are already living inside the stream called life. People succeed to remain alive without being suffocated because of these beauties. Without these blessings people would be suffocated and sink under this water

All the commands of the Qur’an are like livesavers. Or else people would be suffocated, life would suffocate them. Men are already living inside the stream called life. People succeed to remain alive without being suffocated because of these beauties. Without these blessings people would be suffocated and sink under this water Adnan Oktar

Not yearning for unbelievers’ wealth

Not yearning for unbelievers’ wealth

Surat al-Ikhlas

Surat al-Ikhlas

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