About this episode

This episode explores the foundations of Islamic Law as presented in the Qur'an, focusing on the verses that outline required actions and prohibitions for believers.

Learn about the foundations of Islamic Law in the Qur'an - the 350 or so verses that tell believers what they're required to do, and what's prohibited. Episode 118 Quiz: https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-118/ Episode 118 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-118-the-quran-part-2 Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@literatureandhistorypodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literatureandhistorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/literatureandhistory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lahpodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lahpodcast.bsky.social X https://x.com/lahpodcast

People in this episode

Host: Doug Metzger

Topics covered

• Islamic Law
• Qur'an
• Ordinances
• Religious requirements
• Prohibitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Islamic Law

Books & works: The Qur'an

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