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RIBA: THE TYRANNY OF INFLATED VALUE IN THE QUR’AN

💰 RIBA: THE TYRANNY OF INFLATED VALUE IN THE QUR’AN 1️⃣ WHAT IS RIBA? ONLY INTEREST? In the Qur’an, riba is not limited to bank interest. It means unearned increase, inflation, or unnatural growth. The Arabic root ر ب و (r-b-w) means “to swell, to rise.” 📖 Example: “When you look at the earth, you see it lifeless; then, when We send down water upon it, it stirs, swells ( rabat ), and produces every kind of beautiful growth.” (Hajj 22:5) Even soil, when it swells, produces life only if it is full within. Riba seems inflated but lacks real productivity. Thus the Qur’an says: “Allah destroys riba but increases charity.” (Baqarah 2:276) 🌪️ Riba is a hollow growth—destined for destruction by God. 2️⃣ APPARENTLY TRADE, ACTUALLY OPPRESSION “They say, ‘Trade is like riba.’ But Allah has permitted trade and forbidden riba.” (Baqarah 2:275) According to the Qur’an, riba masquerades as legitimate trade but is actually: Unearned profit Unjust increase One-sided exploitat...

Depth of Fiction in the Story of Yusuf

Yusuf Surah: A Masterpiece of Narrative Depth and Thematic Symmetry Yusuf Surah is one of the most striking chapters of the Qur’an, both in narrative depth and in its layers of meaning. Let’s explore how it weaves an intricate web of meaning and achieves a surprising unity through thematic and conceptual symmetries. ⚠️ WARNING / REMINDER The views, interpretations, and conclusions in these texts are products of human effort. Please evaluate every statement in the light of the Qur’an as a whole; weigh and verify them guided by its verses. The ultimate criterion of truth is Allah’s Book. Any error is ours, any truth belongs to Allah. You can access our other categorized writings from the link below: 🗝 TOPIC HEADINGS 🔻 Let’s continue with the article. 🔍 Deep Meaning and Structure in Yusuf Surah 1. Scope and Main Theme of the Surah Yusuf Surah narrates the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph). The narrative revolves around themes such as dream interpretation, jealousy, betrayal,...