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In a sermon given by Dr. Rashad Khalifa in November 1987 at ~53-min mark, he reads from an excerpt from a book entitled "Daqoiqul Akhbar" ( دقائق الأخبار ) to demonstrate the flagrant idol worship of the prophet that is carried out in the Muslim world. The word "Daqaiqu" means "details" or "subtleties," while "Akhbar" … Continue reading The Sweat of Muhammad’s Light

The website Quran Focus has an article titled, The 99 Names of Muhammad. The article states, "According to the Arabs, the more names someone has, the more noble he is." So what are we to make of the fact that they associate 99 names with Allah as well as 99 names with Muhammad. What else … Continue reading The Names of Muhammad

According to Sahih Bukhari 3350, the following will happen to Abraham on the Day of Resurrection. Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, Abraham will meet his father Azar whose face will be dark and covered with dust. (The Prophet (ﷺ) Abraham will say to him): 'Didn't I tell you … Continue reading Abraham on the Day of Resurrection According to Hadith

The Quranic Initials constitute a significant portion of the Quran's 19-based mathematical miracle. These fourteen sets of initials prefix 29 chapters of the Quran. No. Sura No.Sura TitleQuranic Initials1.2The HeiferA.L.M.2.3The AmramitesA.L.M.3.7The PurgatoryA.L.M.S.4.10JonahA.L.R.5.11HûdA.L.R.6.12JosephA.L.R.7.13ThunderA.L.M.R.8.14AbrahamA.L.R.9.15Al-Hijr ValleyA.L.R.10.19MaryK.H.Y.‘A.S.11.20T.H.T.H.12.26The PoetsT.S.M.13.27The AntT.S.14.28HistoryT.S.M.15.29The SpiderA.L.M.16.30The RomansA.L.M.17.31LuqmaanA.L.M.18.32ProstrationA.L.M.19.36Y.S.Y.S.20.38S.S.21.40ForgiverH.M.22.41ElucidatedH.M.23.42ConsultationH.M.   ‘A.S.Q24.43OrnamentsH.M.25.44SmokeH.M.26.45KneelingH.M.27.46The DunesH.M.28.50Q.Q.29.68The PenNuN Based on the Quran's mathematical structure that validates and authenticates the preservation of the Quran, … Continue reading NuN Counts

One of the most discussed and slightly controversial verses of the Quran is Sura 3, verse 7. [3:7] He sent down to you this scripture, containing straightforward verses—which constitute the essence of the scripture—as well as multiple-meaning or allegorical verses. Those who harbor doubts in their hearts will pursue the multiple-meaning verses to create confusion, and … Continue reading Multi-Meaning Verses

To "game the system" means to manipulate or exploit the rulesi and processes of a system to one's advantage, often in a way that wasn't intended or is unfair. It's like finding a loophole to win a game, get ahead in a competition, or benefit from a situation, even if it goes against the spirit … Continue reading Gaming Isnads

Many Sunni Muslims assume a Hadith is true if it is labeled as Sahih (authentic). So, irrespective of how absurd or contradictory to logic, reason, morality, or even the Quran a Hadith is, they will blindly accept such narrations if they are marked as Sahih. This lack of discretion is particularly alarming because even the … Continue reading When Sahihs Disagree

One of the misunderstandings propagated to elevate the status of Muhammad, the messenger of God, is to claim that he was without fault or sin. The Quran informs us that no creature on Earth is sinless. [35:45] If GOD punished the people for their sins, He would not leave a single creature on earth. But He … Continue reading Muhammad’s Sins

Sura 74 of the Quran is entitled The Hidden Secret (Al-Muddath-thir / الـمـدثـر). In this Sura, it discusses a person who refused to accept the proofs of the Quran and claims that the Quran is manmade. [74:11] Let Me deal with one I created as an individual. [74:12] I provided him with lots of money. … Continue reading Miserable is what he decided

In Arabic, the word "fiqh" (فقه) means "understanding" or "comprehension." In the context of Islamic jurisprudence, it specifically refers to the understanding and interpretation of Islamic law and religious principles. Islamic scholars study and apply fiqh to derive legal and ethical guidelines for matters such as worship, morality, family, finance, etc. There are currently four … Continue reading Evolution of Hadith Reliance in Sunni Islam