Misunderstood Quranic Verses

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Dr. Shabir Ally explores the often misunderstood verses 18:23–24 of the Quran, which emphasize saying “insha Allah” (“if God wills”) when speaking about future actions. The context of the verses is tied to the story of the People of the Cave, and possibly to a moment when the Prophet Muhammad promised to answer questions without awaiting divine revelation, leading to a delay and a lesson in humility and dependence on God’s will. Dr. Shabir explains that while the widespread Muslim practice of saying “inshallah” is rooted in this verse and carries valuable spiritual meaning, it can be misapplied in situations requiring clarity and commitment, like marriage vows or business contracts. He stresses the importance of letting the Quran speak for itself without inserting rigid interpretations and encourages a balanced, thoughtful application of its guidance. If you enjoy this video, please support our work financially by: Visiting our website http://www.QuranSpeaks.com OR Sending an etransfer to iGive@QuranSpeaks.com OR Subscribing monthly at Patreon.com/QuranSpeaks ► DONATE: http://www.quranspeaks.com/ ► SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=quranspeaks Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/LetTheQuranSpeak Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/QuranSpeaks.tv Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/Quran_Speaks