The New Testament explicitly indicates that Jesus' primary mission—and that of His disciples—was to proclaim His message to the Children of Israel. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 10 24 He … Continue reading Jesus or Paul?
Jesus ≠ God
Trinitarians claim that Jesus is God. [5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and … Continue reading Jesus ≠ God
Shema & Shahadah
The Shema is a foundational Jewish prayer that declares the oneness of God, serving as a cornerstone of Jewish faith and identity. Its name, "Shema," comes from the first word of the prayer in Hebrew, שְׁמַע (Shema), meaning "Hear." The prayer is derived from the Torah, specifically Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and it begins with: "Hear, O … Continue reading Shema & Shahadah
The Creation of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is a central tenet of Christian theology, articulating the understanding of God as one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The major points that make up the doctrine of the Trinity are as follows: There is one God God is a trinity of persons: Father, Son, and … Continue reading The Creation of the Trinity
Jesus Denounced Tradition
I recently started re-reading the New Testament and have noticed that many of Jesus's teachings involve denouncing oral law traditions attributed to religion not found in scripture. For background, one of the main groups that Jesus preached against was the Pharisees, who believed in the necessity of oral traditions to interpret and supplement the written … Continue reading Jesus Denounced Tradition
Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
In the second half of Sura 5 verse 3, a statement reads, "Today, I have completed your religion, perfected My blessing upon you, and I have decreed Submission as the religion for you." Below is the complete verse. [5:3] Prohibited for you are animals that die of themselves, blood, the meat of pigs,* and animals dedicated … Continue reading Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Dhat Anwat ( ذَاتُ أَنْوَاطٍ ) was the name of a particular tree that was worshipped in Arabia before the revelation of the Quran.1 Pagans, including that of the Quraish, used to suspend their weapons on it as well as slaughter to it and devote themselves to it as they blessed and glorified it.2 https://lexicon.quranic-research.net/data/25_n/294_nwT.html In the following … Continue reading Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
The Quran typically uses two words for death: "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) and "mawt" ( مَوْت ). The triliteral root for the word "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) is "Waw-Fa-Ya" ( و ف ي ). This root occurs 66 times in the Quran, approximately 24 times in the context of death. The root is used most … Continue reading Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
Jinn Companions
Imagine you're standing in the courtroom, your heart racing, your palms sweaty. It's the day of your trial, the culmination of a lifetime of nerve-wracking anticipation. You've been accused of major crimes, charges that carry severe consequences. You've always prided yourself on covering your tracks and limiting who you disclosed your secrets to. Or so … Continue reading Jinn Companions
Sunnis getting high on their own supply
The phrase "don't get high on your own supply" originated from the 1983 movie "Scarface." In the film, the protagonist, drug dealer Tony Montana, starts excessively using his own cocaine supply, which ultimately leads to his downfall. Metaphorically, this phrase is applied to situations where people become overly self-confident or arrogant, believing they are infallible … Continue reading Sunnis getting high on their own supply
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