Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings

Mohannad Abusarah in Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

Muslims through the ages have believed that the Qur’anic teachings are universal and that even specific verses contain teachings and rulings of universal applicability for all times and places. In this article, we substantiate this position, outlining the grounds for Qur’anic universality and addressing common objections and confusions. We show that notwithstanding the context-specific references, every single human being is the intended audience of every Qur’anic address.

Keywords: relevance of the Qur'an, universality, timelessness

Archived 14 October 2026 · Source: Yaqeen Institute