Religion is Surrender | Quran 3:19 | Misunderstood Quranic Verses | Dr. Shabir Ally

Dr. Shabir Ally addresses Quran 3:19, which is commonly understood to mean that the true religion in the eyes of God is Islam. This interpretation often focuses on the words "deen" and "Islam" to assert that Islam, as the religion practiced by Muslims today, is the only path accepted by God. Here, "deen" is typically translated as "religion," and "Islam" is taken to specifically mean the Islamic faith, implying that submission to God is inherently tied to following the tenets of Islam as a religion. Dr. Shabir explains that the verse refers to the act of submission to God rather than the specific religion known as Islam today. Dr. Shabir argues that the Quranic perspective of submission is a common characteristic of various religions, including Judaism and Christianity, where followers submit to a higher order. He says this broader interpretation avoids the notion that only Muslims can achieve salvation and underscores the Quran's inclusive view of submission to God across different faiths. This helps to reconcile the concept of divine justice and the inclusivity of God's guidance and salvation.

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