Quran [2:67] Moses said to his people, "GOD commands you to sacrifice a heifer." They said, "Are you mocking us?" He said, "GOD forbid, that I should behave like the ignorant ones." [2:68] They said, "Call upon your Lord to show us which one." He said, "He says that she is a heifer that is … Continue reading The Heifer, Murder, and the Bible
Sin, Hardship, and Growth
When Adam and Eve were in Paradise we are informed that they had an abundance of provisions. [2:35] We said, "O Adam, live with your wife in Paradise, and eat therefrom generously, as you please, but do not approach this tree, lest you sin.” وَقُلْنَا يَاآدَمُ اسْكُنْ أَنْتَ وَزَوْجُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَكُلَا مِنْهَا رَغَدًا حَيْثُ شِئْتُمَا … Continue reading Sin, Hardship, and Growth
Who Named Moses?
When Moses was born, Pharoah was kiling the sons born of the Children of Israel, so God inspired Moses mother to... [28:7] We inspired Moses' mother: "Nurse him, and when you fear for his life, throw him into the river without fear or grief. We will return him to you, and will make him one of … Continue reading Who Named Moses?
Knowledge and Division
Religious knowledge is something that should be an important factor for every believer. For instance, during the time of the prophet, God commanded that some of the bleievers should not mobilize for war, but instead study the religion to stay religiously informed. [9:122] When the believers mobilize, not all of them shall do so. A few … Continue reading Knowledge and Division
Human Space Travel and The Quran
These last couple of weeks were quite a momentous event for human space travel. On July 11th, 2021 Richard Branson, along with five other crew members, traveled approximately 53.2 miles on his Virgin Galactic air-launched rocket-powered space-plane. Then on July 20th, 2021, Jeff Bezos flew slightly higher on the Blue Origin vertical rocket to an … Continue reading Human Space Travel and The Quran
Recognition of Sin
There is one major distinction between a weak believer, who God will redeem in the Hereafter, compared to a disbeliever who is destined for Hell. This distinguishing factor is that while a disbeliever will deny their sins, or in the worst case scenario will even be convinced that their sins are righteous, a weak believer … Continue reading Recognition of Sin
Criteria For Believing in the Hereafter
One of the necessary requirements for making it to Paradise in the Hereafter is that one needs to believe in the Hereafter. [2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will … Continue reading Criteria For Believing in the Hereafter
Inception
Most of us think that our inspirations, motivations, and desires are generated from the bottom up where the originating source is from ourselves, but more often then not these impulses are generated top down from external influences without us even being aware of it. This is very much like the plot line of the movie … Continue reading Inception
Contrasting Pairs
God in the Quran informs us that He created everything in pairs. [43:12] He is the One who created all kinds, in pairs (male and female), and He created for you ships and livestock to ride. وَالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَزْوَاجَ كُلَّهَا وَجَعَلَ لَكُمْ مِنَ الْفُلْكِ وَالْأَنْعَامِ مَا تَرْكَبُونَ The beauty of creating things in pairs is that … Continue reading Contrasting Pairs
Animal Miracles from the Quran
One of the proofs that the Quran has not been tampered since its revelation to mankind are some of the claims that many nonbelievers will claim are fanciful. Some examples of such events that that are documented in the Quran have to do with the relation between God's messengers and animals. Jonah and the Fish … Continue reading Animal Miracles from the Quran
