I read the quran and I can say it's truly a blessed book. So I say NONE IS WORTHY OF WORSHIP EXCEPT ALLAH. AND MUHAMMED IS HIS LAST AND FINAL MESSINGER.

As a student of theology I just started reading the Quran recently. I'd say it's one of the most amazing books I've ever come across in my life. I truely regret why not reading it before. The most fascinating thing about the book is that it's the same book at least for the last 1430 years. Not a single word has changed while that's not the case with the other religious books like Torah, New Testament, Vedas and Buddhist scriptures etc. It never lets your attention go away from the subject. Keeps repeating the topics again and again to stress and emphasize. No lenghty historical stories. Short and simple. I wish I knew Arabic so I could understand it better.

With high level in Arabic + Doctorate in Political Sciences (Sorbonne) + Master in Finance (Paris II Univ) I was atheist because I never read & understood Kuran. In my 40 years I was choked when I discovered This revelation: Any human could never provides these texts, sounds, very deep significations & many important truths …. I cried & regret the lost years… Thanks Allah about saving me!

100 Commandments and Doctrines from the Quran 1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159) 2. Restrain anger (3:134) 3. Be good to others (4:36) 4. Do not be arrogant (7:13) 5. Forgive others for their mistakes (7:199) 6. Speak to people mildly (20:44) 7. Be moderate in your bearing and the volume of your speech (31:19) 8. Do not ridicule others (49:11) 9. Be dutiful to parents (17:23) 10. Do not say a word of disrespect to parents (17:23) 11. Do not enter parents’ private room without asking permission (24:58) 12. Commit to writing any transaction involving the taking or giving of loans (2:282) 13. Do not follow anyone blindly (2:170) 14. Grant more time to repay if the debtor is in hard times (2:280) 15. Don’t be involved with usury or interest (2:275) 16. Do not engage in bribery (2:188) 17. Do not break any promise (2:177) 18. Keep and fulfil all trusts (2:283) 19. Do not mix the truth with falsehood (2:42) 20. Judge with justice between people (4:58) 21. Stand out firmly for justice (4:135) 22. Wealth of the dead should be distributed among his family members (4:7) 23. Women have the right of inheritance (4:7) 24. Do not take for yourself the property of orphans (4:10) 25. Protect orphans (2:220) 26. Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly (4:29) 27. Facilitate peace between those in conflict (49:9) 28. Avoid being suspicious (49:12) 29. Spend wealth in charity (57:7) 30. Encourage feeding of the poor (107:3) 31. Seek out the needy and help them (2:273) 32. Do not spend money extravagantly (17:29) 33. Do not invalidate charity by bragging about your generosity (2:264) 34. Honor guests (51:26) 35. Enjoin virtue to others only after practicing it yourself (2:44) 36. Do not engage in or spread corruption (2:60) 37. Do not prevent people from going to houses of worship (2:114) 38. Never engage in fighting as an aggressor but only in defense (2:190) 39. Do not engage in compulsion regarding religion (2:256) 40. Believe in all prophets (2:285) 41. Do not have sexual intercourse during the menstrual period (2:222) 42. Do not commit adultery (17:32) 43. Choose leaders based on their merit (2:247) 44. God does not burden a person beyond his capacity; nor should we (2:286) 45. Do not become divided (3:103) 46. Think deeply about the wonders of nature and the creation of this universe (3:191) 47. Men and women have equal rewards for their deeds (3:195) 48. Do not marry those related to you by blood (4:23) 49. The man is the protector and supporter of the family (4:34) 50. Do not be miserly (4:37) 51. Do not envy others (4:54) 52. Do not support or be an advocate for those who betray their trusts (4:105) 53. Support one another in virtue and piety, not in sin or enmity (5:2) 54. Be just and do not let hatred swerve you from justice (5:8) 55. Do not consume dead animals, the blood of animals, or pork (5:3) 56. Avoid intoxicants and alcohol (5:90) 57. Do not gamble (5:90) 58. Do not insult other people’s deities (6:108) 59. Be honest; don’t cheat in any of your dealings (6:152) 60. Eat and drink but be not excessive (7:31) 61. Wear good clothing during prayer times (7:31) 62. Protect and help those who seek protection (9:6) 63. Strive for purity (9:108) 64. Never give up hope of Allah’s Mercy (12:87) 65. Know that Allah forgives a wrong done out of ignorance if the person repents and corrects himself (16:119) 66. Inviting others to the way of God should be done with wisdom and graciousness (16:125) 67. No one can bear another person’s sins (17:15) 68. Do not kill your children for fear of poverty (17:31) 69. Avoid vain talk (23:3) 70. Respect other people’s privacy, especially in their own homes (24:27) 71. Know that God provides security and peace to those who worship Him and act virtuously (24:55) 72. Be modest and humble (25:63) 73. Strive for reward in the Hereafter but do not neglect your affairs in this world (28:77) 74. Invoke not any other deity along with God (28:88) 75. Do not engage in homosexuality (29:29) 76. Enjoin the right and forbid the wrong (31:17) 77. Women should not display or flaunt their beauty and charms (33:33) 78. God forgives all sins when the sinner repents and turns to Him (39:53) 79. Repel evil by something that is better (41:34) 80. Decide affairs by consultation (42:38) 81. Know that there should be no monasticism in religion (57:27) 82. Those who have knowledge will be given a higher rank by God (58:11) 83. Treat non-Muslims in a kind and fair manner (60:8) 84. Stay away from greed and stinginess (64:16) 85. Do not ignore or push away the needy (93:10) 86. Pardon and forgive the mistakes of others (3:135) 87. Establish prayer and give in charity (31:4) 88. Know that the bounty of God is better than anything man can amass or hoard (10:58) 89. God puts love and affection between the hearts of those who believe in Him (8:63) 90. Those who purify their souls succeed, and those who corrupt their souls fail (91:10) 91. Those who believe in God find satisfaction in remembering Him (13:28) 92. Those who believe and do good are given joy and peace of mind (13:29) 93. Enjoin patience and compassion (90:17) 94. Know that God gave humans hearing, sight, intelligence, and affections so that they might be grateful (16:78) 95. Compete with one another in doing good (21:90) 96. Know that God created the universe with meaning and purpose (3:191) 97. Guard your modesty (23:5) 98. Know that being just is next to piety (5:8) 99. Fight when necessary to defend yourselves but do not aggress (2:190) 100. Know that it is only righteousness that makes a person noble (49:13)

Nice to see Christians trying to learn about and understand the Qur'an and Islam. Alhamdulillah!

THESE ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE NEED IF WE ARE TO BUILD BRIDGES INSTEAD OF HATE.

$$ The (Holy Quran) answer these 3 most important questions: Q1:: What is the purpose of life? Q2: Why we are created? Q3: Where are we going after death? Search for the truth

The Muslims I know are friendly people

Amazing Quran ! Absolutely mind blowing !

For Those Who questioning the holy Qur’an, just read it carefully with understanding and without prejudice, cause the Qur’an are only meant for those who are truthful and seeking the truth😊

Garry Wills is an honest sincere man, May Allah bless his heart.

Matter of fact he knows about more than an average Muslim. That is one. Second. I understood a lot between when i first read the Quran with English translation (arabic isnt my language) and the last time i did. The more you read the more you understand the wiser you become in everyday affair. A person claiming to have read the Quran and then goes on to litter a street or treat someone inappropriately or be harsh to animals etc has probably partaken of just a ritual not guidance. Quran is education about life and how to live it. Great effort by the learned Gentleman.

Thank you people must read Quran and learning more inshallah

Garry Wills read and researched and understand better than many people in the Islamic world, he did a big work for humanity and all the world. Thank you so much dear Garry for your interesting and generous joining to explain What Quran meant :Why it matters 🙏💐💌👑

May your efforts to portray a true Islam be a means for Allah to guide you, Mr. Willis. Allahuma ameen 🤲🏼

I’m not gonna watch the whole thing but it looks like mr wills has come to this with intellectual honesty and an attempt at fairness

Great Job Mr. Garry Wills!! Keep educating people!!

Great respect for his wisdom and his efforts in reading and analysis the holy Quran ❤️

The truth prevails, a very just and balanced view of the Quran.. with sincerity..

thanks and regards to Mr.Garry Wills for he's great job

beautiful mind, beautiful soul Garry wills

The reasons for the Prophet's (PBUH) marriages are multifold, they were not to produce a male heir as is stated in the video. An informing video nonetheless.

Good intentions but needs deeper knowledge of the quran

Thank you sir Garry Wills for your valuable discussion about the all Religions! A salute with respect!

make note: Prof. Garry Wills read the qur'an and some of it's interpretations, but he didn't fully study it. So, give the man a chance, and don't rely on everything he said.

Thank you mr garry wills for your effforts. Respect and love (too bad for the sound problems and the cuts in the edditing...) the host is 'ot on same level... I hope Someday she' ll understand.. Peace

Great Job for both Mr Garry Wills and Carnigie Publishing..

i wish you had a better sound system.

Surah ants 🐜 Allah said the ants communicate amongst them and nowadays scientists discovered that ants communicate notice that it was said 1400years ago

The sad truth is Muslims don't read Quran and try to study it and understand it.

Thank you for this ❤

its shocking that so many people who are considered religious scholars in the west, have not read the Quran but they are somehow considered some kind of authority on religion. now imagine them teaching students....what an injustice to the students,

Beautifully explained. Thank you for your work!

What’s most amazing about the Qur’an. is that it adresses everyone that reads it , you will think that it’s talking especially to you , and no one else

I respect you Mr Grerric wills, what a beautiful soul, In Gods will you will be follow the right path of God. I really admire you

The Quran says: "O you, who have believed, remember God with much remembrance. And exalt him morning and afternoon. It is him who confers blessing upon you, and so do His angels that he may bring you out from the darkness into the light. And ever is he, to the believers, Merciful. Their greeting on the Day they meet him will be, "Peace." And he has prepared for them a noble reward. O Prophet, indeed We have sent you as a witness and a bringer of good tidings and a warner and to invite to God, by his permission, and as an enlightening luminary. Give good tidings to the believers that they will have from God great bounty. And do not obey the disbelievers and the hypocrites and leave their harm, and rely upon God. And sufficient is God as Disposer of affairs." Surat Al-Ahzab (33) verses :41-48

one of largest jihad than that for battle is purification of one soul...Say to ourself for purification..fear God...remove wrong choice with good choice of doing thing..surah AsSyams

In Shaa Allah you become a Muslim Thank you so much

Quran do not propagate polygamy! Sura Nisa (4/3) And if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] *one* or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice].

nice informative talk.

Me to as a non arab quraan is a miracle

Mr. Garry is an honest man may Allah bless him

Very beautiful study..it's a gud effort to present the truth of Quran infront of the world..being a Muslim I really appreciate you..I wish you best..

I would like to thank Mr Garry Wills for the good job he hase done. and i'm sure that one day whole humanity will be under the light of islam and that is going to be don by men like Garry Wills i mean by no muslims people.by the way i urge people to read the quran you will finde so many answers to your questions.god bless evry one.

we need a french translation , for more wide sharing , thank you .

Determining what the Quran means is N ongoing effort. With many different approaches. And the ethical predispositions a person brings to a sacred text affect a persons interpretation.

thank u so much, this is important.

This was good and very positive. I do think he should have spoken to Quran scholars at least in the US. I could recommend few. It will be great if he does so to exchange knowledge and deeper understanding of the Quran. Thank you so much for organizing this talk.

Thank you for clarifying the most misunderstood book in the world the Qur'aan.

Abuobida God is one,yes . You are so good big brother God bless you

God bless you sir

Most of America & west is green but Americans are still crazy about botanical gardens, lush green & backyards full of flowers & trees, & beautiful golf courses. Allah knows all humans or his servants love gardens not just Arabs& that is the reason Allah mentions gardens. Thus the reason cannot be the Arabia has deserts so Allah rewards the believers with gardens. Allah knows best

Thank you for this

Thanks Prof. Wills I may add that although there were no known atheists in the 7th century, yet the Quraan does discuss all sort of different believes including atheism. One example is: (Or were they created from nothing or are they creators * Or created the heavens and the earth, but not sure) Surah 52 (35-36)

So grateful to Dr. Wills for sharing his views and his scholarly work helping to dispel misconceptions about Islam.

I could listen to Gary for hours

Ben Khalid Mohammed is an amazing Muslim profile on Facebook and this brother helped me to embrace Islam ALHAMDULILA

When I read new and old testimen, I feel like reading a history novel written by mankind, compare to quran it was definitely word of Allah

I definitely agree with his solutions for peace is for Muslims and non muslims to read the Quran. May Allah guide everyone.

An amazing talk, being a Muslim it was extremely informative and a pleasure to hear it.thank you

Very nice information.Thankyou

100++ Likes.. #Respect

The Holy Quran simple means to guide to real lord and only those who wants to be guided.

Only ALLAH can guide, and HE do who's looking the Truth. They plan and ALLAH plans, and ALLAH is the best Planner. (Qur'an ) ALLAH knows everything (Qur'an)

We need more intellectual western people like him

Dr. Willis forgot to mention that beating the wife has conditions and form. Never beat on the face. Never beat to cause a scar. Hit as little as to get her attention only. Never humiliate the wife.

20th saya kerja di indo, tamat sekolah langsung mulai kerja di kota kelahiran (palembang) sampai merantau ke jawa trus nyebrang ke kalimantan lalu nyebrang lg ke sulawesi sampai balik lg ke kampung halaman. Saya kerja di banyak bidang yg berbeda, utk mencari passion kerja. Pointnya semuanya sama aja, mulai dri persyaratan yg banyak sekali kwalifikasinya sampai budaya kerja yg tdk sesuai dg lingkup tanggung jwb, utk bertahan di satu tempat kerja itu rasanya sangat berat dn sangat tdk menyenangkan, ditambah atitude sesama karyawan ato atasan yg annoying bikin tdk nyaman dn buat gk betah. Alhamdulillah skrng saya sedang kerja di Johor-Malaysia. Saat ini saya sedang belajar keras dlm mengimprove English saya agar bs kerja ke Amerika/Eropa.. Insya Allah 🤲 Channel ini sangat memotivasi saya dn sangat menambah semangat. Terimakasih atas pencerahannya 🙏

May Allah guide him true paths he deserves insha alaah

Educated and civilised conversation

May Allah bless and give more guidancy to you prf Garry Wills

Mashallah haven't watched yet but I've heard good things

Nice talking mr we’ll don

God bless you

When the Qur'an talks about the issue of having up to four wives it's not only about having or not having enough to support them financially but it specifically says, and this is a short translation of the verse in Arabic: "ye may also marry two, three, or four but if you fear that you cannot do JUSTICE (between them) then marry only one". Sur Al Nisa (Chapter of Women) The most accurate interpretation of that is: if you can't get all their consent and be just or fair to each of them in love, support, time, and money then do not marry more than one.

Thank you. It was actually quite refreshing to hear his unbiased understanding of the message within Quran. Could not have put it any simpler. I appreciate this was a mighty revelation for him, However, Mr Wills will do well to read the exegesis of the Quran by the great scholars - he will be in for the shock of his life at what he reads !

Gary Wills is indeed an intellectually very knowledgeable person + honest in his research and in his reviewed. May Allah guide him on the right path and guide all the humanity on the right path as well..

Thank you for a true uplifting unbiased true video and representation of Islam and the Holy Koran. I was studying the Kabba-Allah (mystic ancient jewish tradition ) and the great Kabbalists who referred to the Koran as the holy Koran respected and realised the power of the Koran. This got me interested in Islam. Allah invites all muslims to study other religions. In aramaic the language of Jesus. The name for God is Allah.

Listen from 21:20 to 21:37 Garry said "Allah loves mountains and particularly water" and she reply "because he was in the desert" Who was in the desert? God?!!! People don't listen unfortunately! She didn't get it!

Allah grant him hedaya.he doing good work..

This man will surely be rewarded for his work towards the quran and islam…informing the west of the meaning behind the quran and islam as whole

First of all thank you professor for your unbiased talk, second thing Muslim bros n sisters do keep in mind that he has written a book on the Quran matters so if he says everything in this talk who gonna go n buy the book to enhance their understanding. I hope more non-Muslims or Islam haters watch this video as this has come from a non-Muslim.

The verse of striking a woman was explained by the prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم He did explain it like He did explain every single verse of the Quran, from cover to cover , I would love to hear him explain the verse because when the prophet companions ask him how we should strike a woman, He answered very Hard as a rule that they should do 1 first should never ever hit or strike her in the face 2 second shouldn't causes any pain and harm 3 third Shouldn't leave a mark on her body. They were surprised... saying it's like we should not strike them (women) The prophet comment was "exactly, you should not" that was his beautiful smart a genuine explanation

Allah love's those who are truthful

All respect professor God bless you

This is why I am in Love with west. You guys blessed with kind heart.

Allah bless u sir

ALHAMDULILLAH.May ALLAH guide brother garry will to islam.amin

You’re a good man ❤❤

What a valid question asked by the speaker!! How many of u have read Quran??

Quite an interesting lecture. The professor makes a bold and straight step into reading the Quran without any other sources. I would like to add some colors in regards to the answers he gave. - in regards to unbelievers, the word Kafir is what is often used throughout the Quran. It is a composed word with "Kaf" which the palm and "r" to see. It essentially means it is an individual who puts regularly his hand in front of his face and still pretends to see clearly. And it is not really related to what is or believe to be behind the hand. It is the behavior and not the object of belief. - Water is fundamental for life, your body is around 60%, the earth surface is about 71% . Water has a mirror effect. It is true that desert people may be more sensitive to its importance. History of earth should help have a better appreciation of its age. The word "jannah" is composed of Ja which is to come, and nah which means something that falls in a receptacle. Any place is empty until some life form falls upon it. - When a society builds self pride and forgets its roots it necessarily starts fighting the wrong wars. That is in a nutshell what happened to Islamic societies, that is why Quran is important to read . - The Quran deals with Marriage contracts because it is the most important fabric, the fabric of human beings. The same way it deals with inheritance, or usury. It relates to our very existence and perpetuity.

This Man is truthful, we human respect to him ,! May God (Allah) guide him strait paths.

The Quran says: "He who made the sun to be an illumination and the moon to be a soft light and determined for it phases for you to know the counting of years and calculation. God has not created this except in truth. He details the signs for a people who know. Indeed, in the alternation of the night and the day and in what God has created in the heavens and the earth are signs for a people who fear God" surat 10, verse 5-6

It is the operating manual of all human beings & guidance to our life.

Nice work sir mr Garry Wills May God bless u for such a noble cause. And I would recommend everyone to must watch videos of : Khalid Yasin, Topic- the Purpose of Life all parts or series.

What a clear insight teaching of quran, sir you indicated

I appreciate the efforts of Gary Wills of understanding Quran.........His understanding on many issues of Islam is mistaken.......even than I appreciate that a western scholar made efforts of understanding Quran........His understanding may be wrong but his efforts are appreciable..........

He misunderstood many things in Quran but he has good intentions.

First we as Muslims thank you for your good intention and your efforts to help people know the reality about Islam .. but there are some mistakes you maybe don't read about it in Qura'n and like Atheism Actually Allah address them and said "How do you deny Allah and you were dead and He gave you life? Again He will cause you to die and again bring you to life; then you shall be brought back to Him." he address the Atheists who deny Allah except Atheist of course not "MUSRIK" who the other worships or take partners with ALLAH . other Verse "Were they created of nothing, or were they themselves the creators?". other Verse (7:180) And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing. and about Wives of Prophet like the Muslim guy said they are the Mothers of Muslims and every one of them their marriage for a reason .

4:00 I wanna know what he said in the part that was cut out! What is it, that the Carnegie Council doesn't want you to hear??

Alhamdulillah! It's so facinating that non-Muslims like Professor Willis have exerted so much effort to understand the Holy Qur'an and share its real essence to others to clear things up. I love the reactions and the appreciation of the audience, except for one lady who claimed to be a practicing Muslim but is not wearing a hijab. That is so unfortunate because while professor Willis understood the Qur'an, the lady did not. Astagfirullah.