The misinterpretation and manipulation of Quranic verses
Researched by A. Mohamed
As for those who harbour deviation in their hearts, they pursue
the multiple-meaning verses seeking to cause discord
and seeking to interpret it.
3:7
In 3:7 we read that the Quran contains two types of verses. The first type of verses are the clear-cut verses (muhkamaat). As long as no foreign words are added to the interpretations of the clear-cut verses, they support only one clear meaning. The clear-cut verses are all the law-giving Quranic verses in the Quran. We will be held accountable to obeying the law in such verses, and so God would not phrase such verses in any uncertain manner.
The second type of verses are the verses which can support more than one meaning (mutashabihaat). There are a number of reasons as to why God placed such multiple-meaning verses in the Book.
The reason that concerns us in this specific research is that in such verses, God instilled a test for the people. Will they adhere to the meaning that conforms to the message of the Quran, and which is derived from Quranic evidence, and which is in harmony with other Quranic verses? Or will they seek a manipulated meaning that serves the non-Quranic ideologies of the reader?
We should remember at this point that God informed us that He guides some people with the Quran and at the same time, God misguides some people, also with the Quran:
In the majority of cases, the mis-interpretations were a result of the scholar's attempt to uphold non-Quranic sources (hadith, culture, innovations, etc) which are not in harmony with the Quranic verdict in those verses.
As an example. when a clear contradiction arose between a Quranic verse and a particular hadith, such interpreters chose to manipulate the meaning of the Quranic verse so as to comply with the content of the hadith!
As it happens, the number of cases where the Quran is contradicted by hadith is quite high. This discrepancy ultimately lead to the question: Could it be that the faithful prophet of God preached what is in contradiction to the Word of God?
The answer is that he did not! The genuine believer in the Quran, and in the integrity of the prophet, will arrive at the conclusion that the numerous contradictions between the Quran and the hadith is because the hadith in question is fabricated and cannot be the true words of the prophet.
For more information on the history of the collection and documentation of the hadith please go to: The History of hadith
The following are some of these many misinterpretations:
1- Is the challenge in 2:23 related to the poetic style of the Quran? 2:23
For many centuries the Muslims have claimed that the challenge given in 2:23 is related to the poetic style of the Quran. What is the truth of such a claim?
A totally twisted interpretation of 2:106 gave birth to a whole new corrupt invented science that claims that some Quranic verses are invalidated by others!
The corruption of this little word in 2:106 has been the basis on which the false concept of Quranic Abrogation was fabricated.
4- The manipulation of 2:143 and 2:187
Do these Quranic verses compel us to follow the hadith?
5- The word "hikmah" 2:151
As in 2:151, the word "hikmah" means wisdom. The corrupt scholars know that very well but in order to establish a reference in the Quran for the 'hadith and sunna' of prophet Muhammad, when there is none, they claim that the word "hikmah" refers to the hadith of Muhammad.
A misleading interpretation of 2:184 gives the rich the choice to either fast or feed the poor! What is the truth in such a claim?
7- The duration of Hajj 2:197
As per 2:197, God decreed that Hajj may be observed anytime during the four "known months" (9:36). This has been corrupted and limited to the first 10 days of the Islamic month of Zhu Al-Hijjah.
8- The manipulation of 2:223
Does the Quran allow men to rape their wives?
9- The manipulation of 2:239
Do the words in 2:239 indicate that God taught the prophet how to pray?
Does "following the messenger" mean to follow the books of hadith and sunna?
Do the words in 3:86 constitute a lawful Shahada for prophet Muhammad?
13- The misinterpretation of 4:17
Does God accept repentance only if the offence is committed in ignorance?
14- The manipulation of 4:34
Do the words in this verse allow men to dominate and beat their wives?
16- The misinterpretation of 4:43
Should the believers wash themselves after sexual intercourse, or should they have a full bath?
17- Obey those in charge 4:59
The Quranic command given in 4:59 has been subject to deliberate manipulation from the Muslim preachers so as to attain authority not given to them by God.
18- The manipulation of 4:65
Do the words in 4:65 imply that we should accept the hadith as a source of law?
19- The manipulation of 4:80
Do the words in 4:80 say that the words of the prophet are on par with the words of God?
20- The "lahm" (flesh) of the Pig 5:3
Does God prohibit everything in the pig?
22- The punishment for theft 5:38
Should the hands of those who steal be chopped off? Is that what the Quran says?
Did God prohibit alcoholic drinks in the Quran, or did God only say "avoid it"?
This Quranic command has indeed been subject to one of the most serious misinterpretations. Through the manipulation of this Quranic command the devil has duped millions into deserting the Quran and instead follow a version of Islam which is alien to the Quran.
The simple command in 6:118 and how it was replaced by the innovation of 'halal meat'.
29- The misinterpretation of 9:24
Do the words in 9:24 invite us to love Muhammad more than our parents, children, spouses, siblings as well as all our wealth and property? In other words, is God inviting us to idolize Muhammad?
30- The misinterpretation of 9:29
Does this verse promote war on all non Muslims until they pay the jizyah?
31- The misinterpretation of 9:123
Should the believers kill all the disbelievers around them?
32- What does the word "rajeem" in 15:34 mean?
Through the corruption of this word, a whole corrupt ritual is being practiced during the annual Hajj (Pilgrimage) which is sadly without any Quranic legislation.
33- The misinterpretation of 16:44, 16:64, 3:164, 2:129
Do the words in these verses authorise the hadith as a second source besides the Quran?
34- The interpretation of 16:75-76
Analytical look at the glorious examples which God cites in those two verses.
35- The manipulation of 17:46
Do the words in 17:46 say "your Lord alone" or "the Quran alone"?
36- The misinterpretation of 17:79
Do the words in 17:79 speak of an additional Salat?
37- What is the correct meaning of the word "waredha" in 19:71?
The corrupt interpretation of this one word has led to a false doctrine that is accepted by the majority of Muslims today!
39- The manipulation of 21:107
41- The manipulation of 25:64
Why the advocates of the 5 Salat manipulate the meaning of specific Quranic words in order to justify their non Quranic Salat.
45- The manipulation of 33:36
How the followers of hadith, who set up their idols as law makers besides God, manipulate the words in 33:36 to imply that the messenger may issue commands separate from God and that the believers should blindly obey.
46- Was prophet Muhammad the "Last Messenger"? 33:40
What does the Quran say about this issue, and does the interpretation of the scholars agree with the Quranic account?
47- The corruption of 33:56
Do the words in 33:56 indicate that Muslims should walk around parroting the phrase "Salli ala al-Nabi", or does the command in 33:56 have a totally different meaning?
48- The manipulation of 33:59
Do the words in 33:59 command women to cover all their bodies?
49- Was the dream of Abraham inspired by God? 37:102
In 37:102-111 we read that Abraham saw a dream where he was to slaughter his son. Who was the dream from? What are the implications of this verse?
50- The crucial test of 39:45
In this glorious verse God sets decisive criteria for the purity of anyone's faith, but sadly the scholars and interpreters have completely demolished the truth of this verse.
51- The misinterpretation of 48:27
Should the believers cut a piece of their hair to break the state of Ihram?
52- The misinterpretation of 48:29
Do sincere believers have a mark on their foreheads?
57- The misinterpretation of 60:10
The legality of the court divorce orders against Muslims, against their will.
58- The misinterpretation of 64:12
The misinterpretation of 64:12 claiming that the only duty of the messenger, which is to deliver God's message, applies only if the disbelievers turn away.
59- The manipulation of 65:4
Do the words in 65:4 allow marriage to juvenile girls?
61- The misinterpretation of 84:21
Should the believers prostrate on the ground when certain Quranic verses are read?
62- The misinterpretation of 111:1