Who are the Quranists?

Quranism is less well-defined than its opponents might think, it primarily involves revising traditional interpretations of the Qur'an.

What is Islam's First Reformation?

The Salafist movement from the 1700s has dominated the public perception of Islam, especially to non-Muslims. This is primarily a protestant movement, rejecting Madhab based hierarchy of scholars and interpreting Islam based on Qur'an and "Sunnah" defined through broad access to Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim via the invention of the Lithographich Printing Press.

What is Islam's Second Reformation?

The Quranist movement and it's various adjacent movements are made possible by the internet. Today, diverse translations of the Qur'an are broadly available. Internet research also makes hadith scholarship broadly accessible, which many use to criticize hadith. It's unveiling a concept of Islam that is more pluralistic and pro-human rights than previously imagined in politically endorsed conceptions from the middle ages.

Where can I learn more?

Download free e-book .pdf of "Who Are The Quranists? - Exploring Islam's Second Reformation". The book goes into detail of key arguments for and against a Quran Only view of Islam, an analysis of the overlaps and disagreements with all major historical sects of Islam, a revised usool section, and closing comments on an analysis and prognosis for the Quran-centric communities.