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There is much debate regarding what is the difference between a prophet and a messenger. The best verse that clarifies this difference can be found in the following verse. [3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets (l-nabiyīna), saying, "I will GIVE YOU (ātaytukum) the SCRIPTURE (kitābin) and wisdom. afterwards, a MESSENGER (warasūlihi) will come … Continue reading Prophet (Nabi) vs. Messenger (Rasul)

In the following verse we read about Qaroon's keys. [28:76] Qãroon (the slave driver) was one of Moses' people who betrayed them and oppressed them. We gave him so many treasures that the keys thereof were almost too heavy for the strongest band. His people said to him, "Do not be so arrogant; GOD does not … Continue reading What kind of keys did Qaroon have?

When is it justified to let someone know that they are no longer welcome at our masjids? Are we to tolerate someone whose beliefs are 100% aligned with the Quran, yet their behavioral conduct is that of an aggressor or tyrant? For such people God tells the believers that it is their duty to fight … Continue reading When should someone no longer be allowed to frequent a masjid?

Sura 7 of the Quran is entitled الأعراف (Al-A‘arãf) and is translated as The Purgatory. When we look up the meaning of Purgatory in the dictionary, we get the following definitions: (in Roman Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to … Continue reading Understanding the Meaning of Sura 7: The Purgatory (Al-A‘arãf)

For years I would read the following verse in Sura 10 verse 10 with the understanding that the ultimate prayer of a person is "Praise be to God, Lord of the universe," as in this is the best prayer one could make. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ But the word "ultimate" has multiple meanings in English. … Continue reading The Ultimate Prayer

There is a lot of debate around the meaning of 4:34 in the Quran. The proponents against the Quran will claim that this verse advocates to beat one's wife, while some other individuals will claim that the verse is improperly translated. So let's first take a look at the verse and determine if the verse … Continue reading What is the meaning of وَاضْرِبُوهُنَّ in 4:34 of Quran?

It is interesting that Satan's claim to God when he challenged God's authority, was not that he would prove that most people are idol worshipers, hypocrites, or disbelievers, but instead that most people are unappreciative. [7:17] "I will come to them from before them, and from behind them, and from their right, and from their … Continue reading Most of them are unappreciative

The following verse informs us that Mecca since the time of it's founding by Abraham has been a plantless valley. [14:37] "Our Lord, I have settled part of my family in this plantless valley, at Your Sacred House. Our Lord, they are to observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), so let throngs of people converge upon them, … Continue reading Mecca – A Plantless Valley

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِBismillaahi Rahmaani RaheemIn the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَAlhamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘aalameenPraise be to GOD, Lord of the universe.الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِAr-Rahmaani-RaheemMost Gracious, Most Merciful.مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِMaaliki Yawmid-DeenMaster of the Day of Judgment.إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُIyyaaka na'budu wa lyyaaka nasta’eenYou alone we worship; You alone we ask for help.اهْدِنَا … Continue reading Salat – Word by Word

There is no question that everything God does is perfect, including everything that God physically designs. In the following verse we see that God created the human being in the best design, but is this verse in reference to the physical design or the spiritual design? [95:4] We created man in the best design. If … Continue reading [95:4] We created man in the best design.