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

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

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