Hollywood legend Will Smith recently revealed that he read the entire Quran during Ramadan, and his reaction has sent shockwaves through the Muslim and non-Muslim world alike. From being amazed at how often Moses appears in the Quran to praising its simplicity and crystal clarity, Will Smith’s testimony confirms what over two billion Muslims already know: the Quran is unlike any other book on earth, and it is nearly impossible to walk away from it with a misunderstanding about life’s purpose.
Moses, Jesus, and Mary in the Quran
Will Smith expressed shock at how prominently Moses features in the Quran — mentioned an astounding 136 times. For those who have been told that Islam is anti-Semitic or anti-Jewish, this single fact demolishes that lie entirely. Jesus (peace be upon him) is mentioned 25 times, and his blessed mother Mary has an entire chapter (Chapter 19) named after her. If Islam were truly against Jews or Christians, why would the Quran dedicate more space to Moses than to any other prophet, and why would it honor Mary with her own chapter?
I loved the simplicity. The Quran is so clear, so crystal clear. It’s hard to walk away with a misunderstanding. — Will Smith
The Line of Prophets Will Smith Finally Saw
- From Adam to Noah to Abraham to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (peace be upon them all), there is one consistent line of prophets calling humanity to worship the One Creator alone
- Abraham was neither a Jew nor a Christian — the Quran says he was one who submitted his will to God, a Muslim by definition
- The word “Allah” is simply the Arabic word for God — the same word Jesus used in Aramaic when he prayed to his Creator
- The Quran is the only major scripture preserved in its original language, memorized by millions, and available as a tamper-proof living miracle
The Purpose of Life Made Crystal Clear
Everything around us has a purpose, and so do we. The Quran answers the questions that self-help books and celebrity culture never can: Why are you here? What happens after death? How do you achieve true success? Will Smith’s experience reading the Quran mirrors what millions of converts have discovered — that Islam’s pure monotheism, its detailed descriptions of Paradise and Hellfire, and its clear moral code make sense of every struggle and every blessing in life. The invitation is open to Will Smith and to everyone: ask the Creator for guidance, and He will guide you.
God Almighty says: All my slaves are misguided unless I guide them. So ask Me for My guidance. That is the starting point for every human being seeking truth.
