Corruption of salat, a religious duty is evident in the QuranInspiresMe videos.

AYOOB KARIM IS CORRECT ON:

Emphasizes “own understanding of the Quran.”
Hadith other than the Quran should be rejected.
Islam and Muslim are not names (he says ‘titles).
Salaat has been corrupted by performing silently, reciting Quran verses which say ‘qul’ to God and saying salaam to the prophet.

AYOOB KARIM’S INACCURACIES

Abraham’s Role in Establishing Salat and Religious Practices
While mentioning Jesus and Moses practiced Salat Abraham’s role was left out. Abraham is indeed the first to establish not only Salat but also the foundational practices of the religion, as mentioned in the Quran. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:128) includes a prayer of Abraham, asking God to raise up a prophet among his descendants who would teach the divine message. This highlights Abraham’s pivotal role.

Abraham Named Us Muslims
The Quran mentions that Abraham was the first to call the believers Muslims. Surah Al-Hajj (22:78) clearly states: “ You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion – the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you “Submitters” originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a witness among you, and you shall serve as witnesses among the people. Therefore, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and hold fast to GOD; He is your Lord, the best Lord and the best Supporter.

The True Meaning of Islam
While Islam is commonly translated as “peace” in some contexts, the word actually means submission to the will of God. This is evident in multiple verses:

• Surah Al-Imran (3:19): “ The only religion approved by GOD is “Submission.”
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:208): “ O you who believe, you shall embrace total submission; do not follow the steps of Satan, for he is your most ardent enemy.”
• Surah Al-Imran (3:85): “ Anyone who accepts other than Submission as his religion, it will not be accepted from him…”

These verses clarify that Islam is the submission to God’s will, not merely “peace.”

The Concept of Man Created in the Image of God
There is no support in the Quran for the Biblical notion of humans being created in the image of God. In Surah Ash-Shura (42:11), Allah declares: “ There is nothing that equals Him.” This verse emphasizes the absolute uniqueness and transcendence of Allah, rejecting any form of anthropomorphism.

Verse 2:30 – Khalifa on earth
Recall that your Lord said to the angels, “I am placing a representative (a temporary god) on Earth.” They said, “Will You place therein one who will spread evil therein and shed blood, while we sing Your praises, glorify You, and uphold Your absolute authority?” He said, “I know what you do not know.” 2:30
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The Concept of “I Bear Witness”
We can say, “I bear witness there is no god but God” as we all witnessed as per 7:172 “Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: “Am I not your Lord?” They all said, “Yes. We bear witness.” Thus, you cannot say on the Day of Resurrection, “We were not aware of this.”

The Lack of a “Sunnah” of Muhammad in the Quran
Ayoob Karim’s statement that there is no “sunnah” of the Prophet Muhammad in the Quran is correct. However, God ‘s system is not what he perceives of communication.

AYOOB KARIM’S MISCONCEPTION OF BASIC WORDS

SALAAM is peace
MUSLIM is submitter (to God)
ISLAM is submission (to God)
SALAT is contact prayer
ZAKAT is obligatory charity (purifying one’s provisions)
RECITE is recitation. The Quran commands us to read/recite the Quran
DUA is prayer or supplication for a blessing

THE QURAN – FULLY DETAILED FOR RELIGIOUS LAW – NOT EVERYTHING

The Quran is fully detailed for religious law. It is not detailed on the rituals of religious practices of Salat, Zakat, Fasting and Hajj.

Humans chose to come to this world with freedom or free will (33:72). We are tested (67:2, 18:7) in this temporary world for our future destiny in the Hereafter.

God has blessed us with religious practices of Contact Prayers (Salat), Obligatory Charity (Zakat), Fasting and for those who can afford it, Pilgrimage. These religious practices are a gift from God which allows us to nourish our soul to prepare for the Day of Judgement.

A person carrying out such religious practices is expected to follow all other Quran commandments.

A person who performs religious duties but fails to carry out other Quranic commandments will qualify as a hypocrite.

A person who performs good deeds in line with Quran commandments but does not perform religious duties is like one trying to survive on snacks. Compare this to gift of God of religious duties which will qualify as nourishing meals.

And a person who performs good deeds but disbelieves in God, “their works are like ashes in a violent wind, on a stormy day. They gain nothing from whatever they earn; such is the farthest straying” per 14:18

A person who does not dedicate religious practices to God alone (72:18) and brings up names next to God is guilty of shirk or association or idolatry. Verse 14:18 will also apply to such an individual. [Majority of Muslims fail to dedicate their religious practices to God alone].