In the Arabic Quran, the term "you" can be singular or plural. Some argue that if the singular form is used in the context of a commandment, then this only applies to Muhammad and not the believers. This viewpoint is inaccurate because it would imply that much of the Quran would be exclusive to the … Continue reading Singular You
Islamic Calendar vs. Lunisolar
A lunisolar calendar is a type of calendar that combines both lunar and solar cycles to determine the dates of months and years. In a lunar calendar, the months are based on the cycles of the Moon, which takes about 29.5 days to complete a full cycle and 354.37 days to complete a lunar year. … Continue reading Islamic Calendar vs. Lunisolar
Elevation (Part 2)
[6:125] Whomever GOD wills to guide, He renders his chest wide open to Submission. And whomever He wills to send astray, He renders his chest intolerant and straitened, like one who climbs towards the sky. GOD thus places a curse upon those who refuse to believe. فَمَن يُرِدِ ٱللَّهُ أَن يَهْدِيَهُۥ يَشْرَحْ صَدْرَهُۥ لِلْإِسْلَـٰمِ وَمَن يُرِدْ … Continue reading Elevation (Part 2)
Elevation (Part 1)
If you have ever been on a plane, you may recall the pre-flight safety announcements and their mention of cabin pressure. They typically state something along the lines that if we experience a sudden drop in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will fall down to supply you with oxygen. This is required since, at higher altitudes, … Continue reading Elevation (Part 1)
Worship God or His hypothetical son?
Some verses of the Quran can be translated in such a way that, while not grammatically incorrect, turn out to be absolutely incorrect in meaning. A classic comical example of this is the following verse in Sura 9. [9:3] A proclamation is herein issued from GOD and His messenger to all the people on the great … Continue reading Worship God or His hypothetical son?
Investigating the “99 Names of God”
Most Muslims are familiar with the list of the "99 names of God." The Quran actually specifies more names than this, but for the sake of this article, I want to look at where these names can be found with respect to the Quran and highlight some issues with this list of names. Below is … Continue reading Investigating the “99 Names of God”
Using Hadith to argue against Hadith
In the entire corpus of Hadith literature, many Hadith argue against Hadith and particularly the use of Hadith besides the Quran as a source of law. Do Not Follow Everything The Prophet Said According to Hadith, the prophet told people to not obey him regarding his personal opinion, yet so many Hadith are extracted from … Continue reading Using Hadith to argue against Hadith
Hadith Contradicts Quran
As discussed in the previous article, the prophet judged exclusively by the laws given to him in the Quran and was prohibited from judging by any other means. Yet despite this, many people still choose to uphold the laws of Hadith besides the Quran. Some people argue that the Hadith and Quran do not contradict, … Continue reading Hadith Contradicts Quran
When the Quran Speaks
The Quran is God's revelation to mankind. Numerous times in the Quran, it addresses the people in the first person. This cannot be the Muhammad because if it was the Muhammad, it would start with "say" ( qul / قُلْ ). Below are some examples of these occurrences. Example #1 [11:1] A.L.R. This is a scripture … Continue reading When the Quran Speaks
Two Paths
There is this scene from the movie Pulp Fiction where the two assassins, Vincent, played by John Travolta, and Jules, played by Samuel L. Jackson, go to their boss's associate's apartment to assassinate him and his friends. When they enter the apartment, they only see three people and assassinate two of them. Unbeknownst to them … Continue reading Two Paths
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