Among the Quran’s most profound moral teachings is that believers are not merely called to be just—they are called to be better than just. While divine law permits retaliation in proportion to harm, God invites the faithful to something greater: restraint, forgiveness, and moral generosity. [16:126] And if you punish, you shall inflict an equivalent punishment. … Continue reading Charitable Patience
Where is the Sunni’s Isnad For Their Salat?
One of the foundational claims of Sunni Islam is that religious practice is preserved through Hadith, authenticated by a rigorous science of transmission—ʿIlm al-Rijāl—and a system of isnād, or chains of narration. But when it comes to the most essential ritual in Islam—Salāt (the Contact Prayer)—this claim falls apart. The reality is simple: Sunnis do … Continue reading Where is the Sunni’s Isnad For Their Salat?
Sincerity & Truth
The pursuit of truth is the defining moral challenge of every human being. But what makes someone capable of discovering it? The Quran makes the answer clear: sincerity. Not knowledge. Not heritage. Not clever arguments. Only sincerity grants a person access to truth. [56:75] I swear by the positions of the stars.[56:76] This is an oath, if … Continue reading Sincerity & Truth
The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
The Quran repeatedly affirms that its message is clear. Revealed in the native language of its audience so that its message would be understood—not obscured. [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. God then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides … Continue reading The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
One of the most frequently addressed groups in the Quran is the Children of Israel. Very early in the text, God calls upon them directly, reminding them of the covenant they made and the blessings they received. [2:40] O Children of Israel, remember My favor, which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your part of … Continue reading Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
Linguistic Miracle of Quran Was For Its Time and Place
Every messenger is sent speaking the clear language of his people: [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Most Wise. وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن … Continue reading Linguistic Miracle of Quran Was For Its Time and Place
Two Deadly Traps: The Majority & The Ego
Mark Twain once remarked, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” While often cited as a critique of herd mentality, this principle is echoed repeatedly in the Quran—where majority opinion is not only unreliable, but a known path to misguidance. The Quran Warns Against Following … Continue reading Two Deadly Traps: The Majority & The Ego
What is Al-Kitab?
The evolution of the word Bible offers a helpful lens for understanding a similar dynamic found in the Quran. The term originates from the Greek biblion, meaning “book” or “scroll,” yet over time, the Bible came to represent not just a single book, but an entire collection of sacred writings viewed as one unified whole. … Continue reading What is Al-Kitab?
The Omission of “The Prophets” (Al-Anbyã’) in Sura 21
Sura 21 of the Quran is titled Al-Anbiyā’ ( الأنبياء )—“The Prophets”—yet nowhere within its 112 verses does this word, nor any of its derivatives, appear. This is no oversight. God's speech is renowned for its precision and literary design; titles are never arbitrary. So why would an entire chapter be named “The Prophets” while … Continue reading The Omission of “The Prophets” (Al-Anbyã’) in Sura 21
Does God Forget?
The Quran declares, without ambiguity, that God never forgets. [19:64] We do not come down except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs our past, our future, and everything between them. Your Lord is never forgetful. وَمَا نَتَنَزَّلُ إِلَّا بِأَمْرِ رَبِّكَ لَهُۥ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِينَا وَمَا خَلْفَنَا وَمَا بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ وَمَا كَانَ رَبُّكَ نَسِيًّا … Continue reading Does God Forget?
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