If you ask most Muslims: who explains the Quran? They will claim that the prophet explained the Quran, but upon careful analysis of the Quran, we see that God Himself explains the Quran, as God is the Teacher of the Quran. [55:1] The Most Gracious.[55:2] Teacher of the Quran. (١) ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ(٢) عَلَّمَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ God informs us that the sole … Continue reading Who Explains the Quran?
Shahada to Shahadatan
The Shahada ( ٱلشَّهَادَةُ ), the testimony of faith, is simply: أشْهَدُ أنْ لا الهَ الاّ اللهašhadu ʾan lā ʾilāha ʾillā -llāh"I bear witness there is no god beside God." This is the Shahada of God, the angels, and the knowledgable, and is specified in the following verse of the Quran: [3:18] GOD bears witness that … Continue reading Shahada to Shahadatan
Seven Ajwa Dates & Poison
According to Sahih Hadith, if someone eats seven 'ajwa dates every morning, they will not be affected by poison or magic. Narrated Sa`d: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "He who eats seven 'ajwa dates every morning, will not be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them." حَدَّثَنَا جُمْعَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا … Continue reading Seven Ajwa Dates & Poison
Trust and Society
Consider the last time you made a purchase on Amazon. Did you ever pause to reflect on the multitude of people you had to place your trust in before finalizing your transaction? Before your purchase, you probably looked at the reviews for the product or talked to friends and family you trusted to give you … Continue reading Trust and Society
Basmalah Word Count
This is the opening verse of the Quran. It occurs 114 times in the Quran (19x6) and appears at the beginning of 113 Suras of the Quran. This statement consists of exactly 19 letters and has been written this way since the earliest manuscripts. Here is one of the oldest manuscripts from the University of … Continue reading Basmalah Word Count
The Prophet’s Miracle or Miracles?
According to the Quran, the prophet's only miracle was the Quran alone, but according to Hadith, he was manifesting miracles left and right. Since the Quran is the absolute truth, it is only conclusive that the Hadith is a fabrication. According to Quran [10:20] They say, "How come no miracle came down to him from his … Continue reading The Prophet’s Miracle or Miracles?
The Challenge
In the past, astronomers believed that the Milky Way galaxy was riddled with planets hosting intelligent life. This understanding stemmed from an equation known as the Drake Equation, which is a mathematical formula created by astrophysicist Frank Drake in 1961 to estimate the number of technologically advanced civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. It … Continue reading The Challenge
4 Witnesses & Hadith
The Quran claims that in the case of a testimony to be believed in the case of adultery, the act must have four witness testimonies. [4:15] Those who commit adultery among your women, you must have four witnesses against them, from among you. If they do bear witness, then you shall keep such women in their … Continue reading 4 Witnesses & Hadith
Amin and Salat
The following is an excerpt from "The Study Quran," page 63 from the Internet Archive, on the last paragraph of the commentary for al-Fatihah. In this section, it discusses the tradition of saying "ʾĀmīn" ( آمين ) after reciting the Fateah in the Salat by the congregation. According to a ḥadīth, “When the prayer leader … Continue reading Amin and Salat
Sura 96 and Code 19
The first revelation given to the prophet of the Quran were the following five verses from Sura 96, The Embryo ( Al-‘Alaq / الـعلق ). [96:1] Read, in the name of your Lord, who created. [96:2] He created man from an embryo. [96:3] Read, and your Lord, Most Exalted. [96:4] Teaches by means of the … Continue reading Sura 96 and Code 19
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