Month: February 2022

In the Quran, the term nabi (نَبِي) is typically translated as prophet, while rasool (رَسُول) is translated as messenger. As stated in previous articles, a prophet is given (āta / آتَيْ) scripture (kitab / كِتَاب), which are direct verbatim words from God. While a messenger sends and confirms an existing message from God. Another way … Continue reading Nabi and Rasool

Imagine if you were offered the ability to obtain the superpower of invisibility. Such that whenever you wanted you could transition back and forth between being visible and invisible. And for the sake of the thought experiment, your ability to turn invisible would also include any clothes you happen to be wearing when you make … Continue reading Power and Responsilbity

One of the most iconic figures of the 1920s was Charlie Chaplin. He was so popular that it wasn't uncommon for carnivals and fairs to host Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests. Apparently one day the real Charlie Chaplin came across one of these contests and thought it would be funny to secretly enter and not disclose … Continue reading Imitation Versus Reality

People have an interesting fascination with con artists, so much so that their stories have generated billions from captivated audiences who get a thrill from seeing the lengths individuals go to in order to trick and deceive others. Most recently Netflix made a limited series based on the real-life con artist Anna Sorokin who from … Continue reading The Original Con Artist

Sura 57 of the Quran is entitled Iron (Al-Hadeed / الحـديد), and the word iron occurs in the 25th verse of this Sura. [57:25] We sent our messengers supported by clear proofs, and we sent down to them the scripture and the law, that the people may uphold justice. And we sent down the iron, wherein … Continue reading Iron

A common pagan practice among early Arabs was to set aside a portion of their crops and livestock to their idols. [6:136] They even set aside a share of GOD's provisions of crops and livestock, saying, "This share belongs to GOD," according to their claims, "and this share belongs to our idols." However, what was set … Continue reading Are Livestock Dedicated to Idols Prohibted to Eat?

One of the prophets that God has honored in the Quran is Abraham, so much so, that God even calls him a beloved friend. [4:125] Who is better guided in his religion than one who submits totally to GOD, leads a righteous life, according to the creed of Abraham: monotheism? GOD has chosen Abraham as a … Continue reading Judging Sincerity