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Economist Walter Williams stated the following regarding the true test to a an individuals commitment to the freedom of speech: "The true test of one’s commitment to free speech…does not come when you allow people to say things that you think they should say. It comes when you allow people to say those things that … Continue reading Quran and Freedom of Speech

One of the observations when reading the Quran is that it often times appears to jump between what seem to be two unrelated topics, but upon further analysis there is usually a connection that is overlooked. The following two verses are an example of this: [2:188] You shall not take each others' money illicitly, nor … Continue reading Corruption – Lying by Obscurity

CIP (congenital insensitivity to pain) is a condition where a person who has this ailment is unable to feel pain. Individuals who have CIP typically do not survive for long as it is not uncommon for them to suffer a life-debilitating injury, but since they are unable to sense the severity of their injury they … Continue reading A Heavy Soul

The word khalīfatan / خَلِيفَةً occurs twice in the Quran. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a khalifa on Earth." They said, "Will You place therein one who will spread evil therein and shed blood, while we sing Your praises, glorify You, and uphold Your absolute authority?" He said, "I … Continue reading Satan As A Khalifa

Here is a great example of how the triliteral roots in Arabic can provide a deeper understanding of the words in the Quran that are not always fully encompassed or can be fully appreciated in the English translation. It is regarding the following triliteral root: https://youtu.be/sYajKl-Xr6c _ _

The Quran describes that in Paradise the believers will have حُورٍ / ḥūrin, but what is the meaning of this word in this context? Before attempting to understand the meaning of this word, it is worth remembering that the descriptions of Paradise in the Quran are purely allegorical. These are just depictions for us to … Continue reading Hourin in the Quran

The Arabic word for Earth is الْأَرْضِ / l-arḍi. This comes from the root ا ر ﺽ and has the following derivative meanings: ا ر ﺽ : to rotate; bring forth herbs; that which rotates; earth; land; city; country; ground As shown above, one of the meanings of this root means to rotate, which is … Continue reading Planet Orbit and Quran

In Sura 39, verse 5 of the Quran, it states: [39:5] He created the heavens and the earth truthfully. He rolls the night over the day, and rolls the day over the night. He committed the sun and the moon, each running for a finite period. Absolutely, He is the Almighty, the Forgiving. خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ … Continue reading Earth: Egg-Shaped

A farmer uses fertilizer to help his plants grow. From the plant's perspective, this must look quite the $!@ty situation, but the farmer knows best what is required for his plants to reach their potential. We are the plants and God is the farmer. Trust in God and stay positive. 🙂

Sura 27 of the Quran is entitled The Ant (Al-Naml). In this Sura we read the following passage regarding Solomon's exchange with an ant: [27:15] We endowed David and Solomon with knowledge, and they said, "Praise GOD for blessing us more than many of His believing servants." [27:16] Solomon was David's heir. He said, "O … Continue reading Ant Communication