Intercession (shafa'a / شفاعة ) refers to the act of pleading or mediating on someone's behalf. In the context of the Hereafter, it specifically denotes the idea of one entity intervening to forgive the sins of another, thus forever altering their destiny in the Hereafter. Meaning The root for the word intercession ( shafa'a / … Continue reading Intercession: Myth and Reality
The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
The centerpiece of the religion of the Old Testament and the teaching of Jesus was the absolute oneness of God. However, this posed a major challenge to Pagan Christians regarding how to reconcile their beliefs with monotheism with their belief in Jesus as divine. The declaration of there being only one God in the Old … Continue reading The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
Read (Ut’lu, Ratil, & Iqra)
The Quran uses three words that mean to read or recite. While these three words may appear synonymous on the surface, a careful analysis of their use in the Quran reveals that each word has a slight difference in meaning, which, God willing, we will explore in this article. Rattil ( رَتِّلِ ) Ut'lu ( … Continue reading Read (Ut’lu, Ratil, & Iqra)
Jesus and Cathedrals
Churches and cathedrals are some of the most elaborate and expensive buildings ever constructed. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City: Arguably the most renowned Catholic church in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Its construction spanned over a century (1506-1626), involving legendary artists like Michelangelo and Bramante. The church was funded … Continue reading Jesus and Cathedrals
Bible: Jesus & The Law
As stated in the previous article, Paul preached that when Jesus died the requirement for his followers to uphold the Law of the Torah was abolished, and that it was faith in Paul's understanding of Jesus' function that would determine whether one would be admitted into Paradise. The focus of this article is to show … Continue reading Bible: Jesus & The Law
Six Days
The Quran mentions the six days of creation seven times. If we add all the sura numbers and verses for these seven occurrences of the "six days" ( سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ) of creation, we see that the total is 361 = 19 x 19. [7:54] Your Lord is the one GOD; who created the heavens and … Continue reading Six Days
Jesus or Paul?
The New Testament explicitly indicates that Jesus' primary mission—and that of His disciples—was to proclaim His message to the Children of Israel. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, charging them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 10 24 He … Continue reading Jesus or Paul?
Jesus ≠ God
Trinitarians claim that Jesus is God. [5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and … Continue reading Jesus ≠ God
Shema & Shahadah
The Shema is a foundational Jewish prayer that declares the oneness of God, serving as a cornerstone of Jewish faith and identity. Its name, "Shema," comes from the first word of the prayer in Hebrew, שְׁמַע (Shema), meaning "Hear." The prayer is derived from the Torah, specifically Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and it begins with: "Hear, O … Continue reading Shema & Shahadah
The Creation of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is a central tenet of Christian theology, articulating the understanding of God as one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The major points that make up the doctrine of the Trinity are as follows: There is one God God is a trinity of persons: Father, Son, and … Continue reading The Creation of the Trinity
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