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One of the clear commandments in the Quran is to never associate any partners with God. [4:36] You shall worship GOD alone—do not associate anything with Him... وَاعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَلَا تُشْرِكُوا بِهِ شَيْئًا Sadly such a simple commandment is at odds with most people who self identify as Muslims. Proof of this is that in almost … Continue reading The Places of Worship Belong to God Alone

In the following verse we are informed about certain knowledge two angels disseminated in Babel, that was later misused by people in such ways as causing seperation between a husband and a wife. [2:102] They pursued what the devils taught concerning Solomon's kingdom. Solomon, however, was not a disbeliever, but the devils were disbelievers. They … Continue reading Tower of Babel and The Deterioration of Language

One of the criticisms that the Quran receives from people who are unaware is that it at times appears to jump between two unrelated topics, but upon further analysis by God's leave, we are able to understand the connection which was overlooked. An example of this is in the following passages. In the first set … Continue reading Drowned Out Voices

Economist Walter Williams stated the following regarding the true test to a an individuals commitment to the freedom of speech: "The true test of one’s commitment to free speech…does not come when you allow people to say things that you think they should say. It comes when you allow people to say those things that … Continue reading Quran and Freedom of Speech

One of the observations when reading the Quran is that it often times appears to jump between what seem to be two unrelated topics, but upon further analysis there is usually a connection that is overlooked. The following two verses are an example of this: [2:188] You shall not take each others' money illicitly, nor … Continue reading Corruption – Lying by Obscurity

CIP (congenital insensitivity to pain) is a condition where a person who has this ailment is unable to feel pain. Individuals who have CIP typically do not survive for long as it is not uncommon for them to suffer a life-debilitating injury, but since they are unable to sense the severity of their injury they … Continue reading A Heavy Soul

The word khalīfatan / خَلِيفَةً occurs twice in the Quran. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a khalifa on Earth." They said, "Will You place therein one who will spread evil therein and shed blood, while we sing Your praises, glorify You, and uphold Your absolute authority?" He said, "I … Continue reading Satan As A Khalifa

Here is a great example of how the triliteral roots in Arabic can provide a deeper understanding of the words in the Quran that are not always fully encompassed or can be fully appreciated in the English translation. It is regarding the following triliteral root: https://youtu.be/sYajKl-Xr6c _ _

The Quran describes that in Paradise the believers will have حُورٍ / ḥūrin, but what is the meaning of this word in this context? Before attempting to understand the meaning of this word, it is worth remembering that the descriptions of Paradise in the Quran are purely allegorical. These are just depictions for us to … Continue reading Hourin in the Quran

The Arabic word for Earth is الْأَرْضِ / l-arḍi. This comes from the root ا ر ﺽ and has the following derivative meanings: ا ر ﺽ : to rotate; bring forth herbs; that which rotates; earth; land; city; country; ground As shown above, one of the meanings of this root means to rotate, which is … Continue reading Planet Orbit and Quran