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Much debate has been had regarding what is the difference between a nabi (prophet) and a rasool (messenger). Some claim that the terms are interchangeable, and some claim they have different meanings. In this article, we will systematically go through the distinction between these two words using the verses of the Quran. In summary here … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide: The Distinction Between Prophet (Nabi) and Messenger (Rasool)

Some individuals make the claim that one can fully understand the Quran just by seeing how the word is used throughout the Quran and within its given context, making the language of the Quran self-explanatory without the need for lexicons or dictionaries. This approach, while feasible for much of the Quran, has a couple major … Continue reading Quran One Time Roots

The challenge for most people who fall into idol worship is that they are completely oblivious that this is what they are doing. If they are asked if they are doing such a thing they will vehemently deny it. [29:61] If you ask them, "Who created the heavens and the earth, and put the sun … Continue reading Hadith of God vs. the Hadith of Men

One of the senses that over time humans have come to neglect has been our sense of smell. Most people if asked if they had to give up a single sense indicate that it would be their sense of smell. Immanuel Kant said "Which organic sense is the most ungrateful and also seems the most … Continue reading Smell

38:34 is a verse in the Quran that causes a lot of confusion for people. The context of the verse is regarding Solomon's throne. The difficulty in understanding lies in the meaning of a single word jasadan / جَسَدًا. Before we get to trying to understand the meaning of this word let's take a look … Continue reading Jasadan Upon Solomon’s Throne 38:34

If you were asked what you could do to be more righteous, I think most people would start considering different forms of righteous work they could do. Actions like giving more charity, reading more Quran, commemorating the name of God, and other ways of striving. But just as important, if not more important, is considering … Continue reading Subtraction

The requirements for a messenger of God to prove the authenticity of his messengership is threefold. Advocate the worship of God alone (3:79, 21:25) Never ask for a wage (6:90, 11:51, 26:109, 36:21) Provide a sign (40:28, 64:6) This is spelled out very clearly in Appendix 2 of the Quran, translated by Dr. Rashad Khalifa. … Continue reading Did Hud Receive Proof for His Messengership?

The word Hik'ma ( الْحِكْمَة ), which is typically translated as wisdom throughout the Quran, is almost always mentioned in association with the scripture (kitab) (See: 2:129, 2:151, 2:231, 3:48, 3:81, 3:164, 4:54, 4:113, 5:110, 6:89, 45:16, 62:2). [2:129] "Our Lord, and raise among them a messenger to recite to them Your revelations, teach them … Continue reading Quran and Hikmah

In Arabic, the words "you" and "your" come in two forms: the singular and the plural. So when the Quran addresses the reader, depending on which form is used, it becomes clear if it is in reference to one person, e.g., the messenger, or to a broader audience, e.g., the believers or disbelievers reading the … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky

Today one of the most widely recognized celebrities in the world is Johnny Depp. So if I show you a drawing of Johnny Depp you would probably be able to recognize him. Now if I put the drawing of Johnny Depp next to an actual photo of Johnny Depp, and asked you to say which … Continue reading The Pursuit of Truth