The word Hik'ma ( الْحِكْمَة ), which is typically translated as wisdom throughout the Quran, is almost always mentioned in association with the scripture (kitab) (See: 2:129, 2:151, 2:231, 3:48, 3:81, 3:164, 4:54, 4:113, 5:110, 6:89, 45:16, 62:2). [2:129] "Our Lord, and raise among them a messenger to recite to them Your revelations, teach them … Continue reading Quran and Hikmah
Who Claimed Masses From The Sky
In Arabic, the words "you" and "your" come in two forms: the singular and the plural. So when the Quran addresses the reader, depending on which form is used, it becomes clear if it is in reference to one person, e.g., the messenger, or to a broader audience, e.g., the believers or disbelievers reading the … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky
The Pursuit of Truth
Today one of the most widely recognized celebrities in the world is Johnny Depp. So if I show you a drawing of Johnny Depp you would probably be able to recognize him. Now if I put the drawing of Johnny Depp next to an actual photo of Johnny Depp, and asked you to say which … Continue reading The Pursuit of Truth
Miserable Is What He Decided
Sura 74 is entitled The Hidden Secret (Al-Muddath-thir / الـمـدثـر). This Sura is regarding the 19-based mathematical miracle of the Quran. [74:30] Over it is nineteen. (٣٠) عَلَيْهَا تِسْعَةَ عَشَرَ This Sura describes a human being who evaluated this phenomenon and then concluded that the Quran is man-made. [74:11] Let Me deal with one I created as … Continue reading Miserable Is What He Decided
The Power of One
There is a movie I loved when I was a kid called "The Power of One". It was a story of a white orphan boy growing up in South Africa during WWII and his fight against racism and apartheid. In the movie, there was a quote that still stuck with me even 30 years later. … Continue reading The Power of One
33:21 and Hadith
A typical verse that individuals use to attempt to justify Hadith is the following: [33:21] The messenger of GOD has set up a good example for those among you who seek GOD and the Last Day, and constantly think about GOD. (٢١) لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِمَنْ كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ … Continue reading 33:21 and Hadith
Lay of the Land
I used to love to watch the show Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls. For those who aren't familiar this is a show about how one can increase their chances of survival if they happen to get stranded in the wilderness. In each episode, the host, Bear Grylls, will find himself in some remote, inhospitable … Continue reading Lay of the Land
Where Atheism Leads Society
If you ask the average person what would a society revert to if the worship of God alone was removed from that society they will most likely assume atheism. Atheism is the belief that there is no God. Interestingly monotheism is the proclamation that: there is no god, except God. In English, this can get … Continue reading Where Atheism Leads Society
Abraham’s Scripture
A question that comes up is that if Abraham was a prophet and therefore received a scripture is there any proof of this in the Quran? Firstly, just because God may not inform us of every scripture sent down, does not mean that He did not send down certain scriptures to certain individuals. That said, … Continue reading Abraham’s Scripture
When Does The Night Start?
The Quran informs the believers that they are to fast during Ramadan from dawn (fajr) till night (layl). While the start and end of dawn (fajr) are well understood, there is much debate about when exactly night starts. While some believe that night starts when the sky is dark at dusk, others believe that the … Continue reading When Does The Night Start?
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