According to the Quran, God calls believers to strive to be the best worshipers and faithfully adhere to His laws. This entails choosing the more challenging path and striving towards the ideals that God has set forth whenever possible. [90:11] He should choose the difficult path.[90:12] Which one is the difficult path?[90:13] The freeing of slaves.[90:14] Feeding, during the … Continue reading Ideal Goals, Practical Means
Camels Created From the Devils (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to Hadith, camels were created from the devils. Narrated by Abu Bakr bin Abi Shaybah, narrated by Hushaim, from Yunus, from Al-Hasan, from Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani, who said: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Pray in the sheepfolds but do not pray in the resting places of camels, for they were created from the devils." … Continue reading Camels Created From the Devils (Quran vs. Hadith)
Calling God Father?
Christians often ask followers of the Quran whether they object to using the term "Father" for God, aiming to highlight a perceived inconsistency between the portrayal of Jesus in the Gospels and the Quran. They argue that Jesus' use of "Father" in the Gospels suggests a theological divergence from the Quranic depiction of Jesus as … Continue reading Calling God Father?
Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
A steadfast foundation rooted in unwavering principles and beliefs is crucial to religious growth. The teachings and values upon which a faith is built must be consistent and reliable. If these core tenets were subject to frequent change, not only would an individual not be able to build their house of faith, but the trust … Continue reading Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
On January 31, 1990, God's Messenger of the Covenant, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, was blessed with martyrdom. Since his death, while more individuals have embraced the religion of Submission, the overall Submitter movement has stagnated. Few new communities have emerged, and many existing ones have struggled to expand their congregations. In fact, many of these communities … Continue reading Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
The Quran informs us that the Prophet Muhammad was a gentile (ummy) who did not have knowledge of the previous scriptures. However, Hadith from Bukhari claims that he gave parables strikingly similar to those found in the Bible but with an expected Sunni traditionalist bend. THE WEDDING BANQUET Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV) 1 Jesus spoke to … Continue reading Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Throughout the Quran, God swears by different things, such as the moon (74:32), the position of the stars (56:75), and the Day of Resurrection (75:1). Yet, the most all-encompassing oath in the Quran occurs in Surah Al-Haaqqah (69), where God swears by everything. [69:38] I swear by what you see.[69:39] And what you do not see. (٣٨) فَلَآ … Continue reading Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Something Similar to It?
[17:88] Say, “If all the humans and all the jinns banded together in order to produce a Quran like this, they can never produce anything like it, no matter how much assistance they lent one another.” قُلْ لَئِنِ اجْتَمَعَتِ الْإِنْسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَىٰ أَنْ يَأْتُوا بِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لَا يَأْتُونَ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَوْ كَانَ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ ظَهِيرًا If you ask … Continue reading Something Similar to It?
Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
In the previous two articles linked below, we looked at how the messenger being challenged to bring masses from the sky cannot be regarding Muhammad. In this third part, we will discuss another proof as to why this challenge cannot be regarding Muhammad. For reference, here are the verses: [17:90] They said, “We will not believe … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
The term "wahi" ( وحِى ) typically translates as "inspiration." This word comes from the root "Wa-Ha-Ya" ( و ح ي ) and occurs 78 times in the Quran with the following derivative meanings: to indicate; reveal; suggest; point out; put a thing into (the mind); dispatch a messenger; inspire; speak secretly; hasten; make sign; … Continue reading Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
