I recently asked ChatGPT: Can a human be a cat? The initial response indicates that the application's creators did not like this line of question. Yet, after pressing it for an answer, it finally responded with the following reply: Humans cannot physically be cats, as they are biologically distinct species with different genetic, anatomical, and … Continue reading Fixed Traits vs. Malleable Attributes
Is the word Ahmad in 61:6 missing in the Sana Manuscript?
The following video posted by Rob Christian, who attempts to refute Islam, claims that the Sana Manuscript is missing an entire section of Sura 61:6. https://youtu.be/31IPTELvk6g?si=D3FKDAXNI9NewlfF Here is the verse as we find it today. [61:6] Recall that Jesus, son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, I am GOD's messenger to you, confirming the Torah … Continue reading Is the word Ahmad in 61:6 missing in the Sana Manuscript?
Debate: Truth & Answers
In this article, God willing, we hope to answer two questions: What can debate tell us about truth? When we debate, are we required to have all the answers? Debate as a method for finding truth Debate is an excellent way for us to find answers to our questions, and when used appropriately, it can … Continue reading Debate: Truth & Answers
100% of Salat to the Prophet
In an episode of Blogging Theology posted on YouTube on July 31, 2023, Imam Sami Zaharna says that the prophet recommended that one's Salat, dua, and zikr should be 100% exclusively upon the prophet! https://twitter.com/talkquran/status/1691968927247864094?s=20 He bases this understanding on the following Hadith. At-Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka'b narrated from his father who said: "When … Continue reading 100% of Salat to the Prophet
Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
Hadith: Do not turn houses into graves According to a Hadith attributed to Abu Hurairah, the prophet prohibited turning one's house into graves. Narrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Do not turn your houses into graves. Indeed Shaitan does not enter the house in which Surat Al-Baqarah is recited." حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، … Continue reading Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
The Quran warns the believers that some people have established masjids to cause harm and to promote disbelief and that the devotees of God alone should avoid such masjids for the sake of protecting their souls. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those … Continue reading Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
An anachronism is a term used to describe something out of place in terms of time or chronology. It refers to an object, a person, a phrase, a technology, or any other element that doesn't fit the time period in which it is found. An example of an anachronism would be stating that George Washington … Continue reading Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
Quran as Healing
The word for healing in the Quran comes from the root "shin-fa-ya" ( ش ف ي ) and occurs six times in the Quran. wayashfiوَيَشْفِand He heals / cool9:14:8washifāonوَشِفَآءٌand a healing10:57:8shifāonشِفَآءٌa healing16:69:17shifāonشِفَآءٌa healing17:82:6yashfīniيَشْفِينِ[He] heals me.26:80:4washifāonوَشِفَآءٌand a healing."41:44:16 Physical Healing Three of these occurences are in reference to healing of the body. [9:14] You shall fight them, … Continue reading Quran as Healing
Arabs vs. ‘Aarabs
In modern Arabic, there is a distinction between the words Arab ( عرب ) and A'rab ( أَعْرَاب ), where the former means Arabs and the latter implies Bedouins. Interestingly, the Quran does not use the term Arab ( ٱلْعْرَب ) but only the term Aʿrab ( ٱلْأَعْرَاب ). This is because the Quran does … Continue reading Arabs vs. ‘Aarabs
Take what the messenger gives you (59:7)
One of the sentences traditionalists often quote to justify the upholding of Hadith is the following from Sura 59 verse 7. [59:7]…Take what the messenger gives you, and refrain from what he forbids you from it… وَمَا نَهَىٰكُمْ عَنْهُ فَٱنتَهُوا۟ 24wamāوَمَآAnd whatever25ātākumuءَاتَىٰكُمُ[he] gave you [all]26l-rasūluٱلرَّسُولُthe messenger,27fakhudhūhuفَخُذُوهُso take it [you all]28wamāوَمَاand whatever29nahākumنَهَىٰكُمْhe forbade you [all]30ʿanhuعَنْهُfrom it,31fa-intahūفَٱنتَهُوا۟then … Continue reading Take what the messenger gives you (59:7)
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