Below are notes and thoughts from Shady Nasser's book The Second Canonization of the Qur'an (324/936). This book examines the process of Qur’anic canonization, focusing on how the seven canonical readings of the Qur’an were standardized. This "second canonization" was led by Ibn Mujahid in 936 CE (324 AH), a pivotal figure in Islamic history … Continue reading Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Some skeptics argue that miracles are as logically impossible as a four-sided triangle. Just as a shape ceases to be a triangle if it has four sides, they claim that an event ceases to be real if it is classified as a miracle. Their reasoning is that invoking the concept of a miracle means attributing … Continue reading The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
In the Quran, after the Children of Israel broke God's covenant during Moses' absence by worshiping the calf, Moses confronts them for their transgression (7:148-154). He then selects seventy men from his people to accompany him to Mount Sinai to seek God's forgiveness. [7:155] Moses then selected seventy men from among his people, to come to … Continue reading Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
Quran and Trinty
On October 8, 2024, the YouTube channel Capturing Christianity hosted a live stream titled "Refuting the BEST Muslim Objections to the Trinity." In response, on October 15, 2024, Dr. Khalil Andani and Dr. Steven Nemes released a video titled "Debunking the Monarchial Trinity? | A Response to @CapturingChristianity and Dr. Joshua Sijuwade." While both videos … Continue reading Quran and Trinty
How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
The Quran is the most mass-memorized book in human history. Since its revelation, every practicing Muslim has committed either portions or the entire text to memory. From its inception, the Quran was preserved both orally and in written form, with the oral tradition remaining a central aspect of the practice even after its compilation into … Continue reading How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
God and Time
Someone once asked me, "What is a science that is profoundly useful for humanity but has no usefulness for God?" Before revealing the answer, consider that God knows everything. [10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do … Continue reading God and Time
Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
One of the messengers' functions while they are alive on Earth is to seek God's forgiveness for the believers. [4:64] We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed in accordance with GOD's will. Had they, when they wronged their souls, come to you and prayed to GOD for forgiveness, and the messenger prayed for … Continue reading Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
Every Community Receives a Messenger
The Quran utilizes three terms that can be translated as "community" that are used in conjunction with sending a warner, guide, witness, or messenger. These terms are qaryah ( قَرْيَةٍ ), qawm ( قَوْمٍ ), and ummah ( أُمَّةٍ ). Each represents different types and sizes of groups, each with distinct meanings and connotations regarding … Continue reading Every Community Receives a Messenger
Ruh
The Ruh ( ٱلرُّوحُ ), often translated as Spirit or Revelation, is a concept about which the Quran tells us that we have limited information. [17:85] They ask you about the revelation (ruh). Say, "The revelation (ruh) comes from my Lord. The knowledge given to you is minute." وَيَسْـَٔلُونَكَ عَنِ ٱلرُّوحِ قُلِ ٱلرُّوحُ مِنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّى … Continue reading Ruh
None can grasp it except the sincere (56:79)
The Quran informs us that it is inaccessible to those who are not sincere. [56:75] I swear by the positions of the stars.[56:76] This is an oath, if you only knew, that is awesome.[56:77] This is an honorable Quran.[56:78] In a protected book.[56:79] None can grasp it except the sincere.[56:80] A revelation from the Lord of the universe. (٧٥) فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَاقِعِ النُّجُومِ(٧٦) وَإِنَّهُ لَقَسَمٌ لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ(٧٧) إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ(٧٨) فِي كِتَابٍ مَكْنُونٍ(٧٩) لَا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ(٨٠) تَنْزِيلٌ مِنْ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ Ironically, most … Continue reading None can grasp it except the sincere (56:79)
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