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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

The Quran distinguishes between ayat (signs), kitab (scripture), and wahi (inspiration). Below is a summary of these differences: Ayat are signs that come from God, and are perfect, but are not limited to text or something that can be written. God calls the nine miracles He gave to Moses ayat (17:101). God tells Zachariah that his inability … Continue reading Ayat, Kitab, Wahi and Infallibility

Out of all primate babies, the human baby is the most defenseless. This is due to how underdeveloped human infants are in comparison. By one estimation a human fetus would have to undergo a gestation period of 18 to 21 months instead of the usual nine to be born at a neurological and cognitive development … Continue reading Human Weakness

It is interesting how many people's critique of the Quran can be so incredibly shallow. The Quran is the greatest text in all of human history, yet the detractors attempt to discredit it by extrapolating the most surface level interpretation. God warns us repeatedly of such false and lazy analysis of the Quran. [6:112] We … Continue reading The Quran is Not a Single Verse