The purpose of this article is only to address the argument some use to claim that verse 48 of Sura 29 (Al-‘Ankaboot / العنكبوت ) indicates that the prophet was illiterate and incapable of reading or writing. Below is the Arabic and the word-by-word translation of the verse. [29:48] You did not read the previous scriptures, … Continue reading Prophet did not read or write any previous scripture (29:48)
The Moral Event Horizon
An event horizon of a black hole is the boundary surrounding a black hole beyond which no light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation can escape. Essentially, it marks the point at which the gravitational pull of the black hole becomes so strong that escape velocity exceeds the speed of light, rendering it impossible for … Continue reading The Moral Event Horizon
Does God forgive the sedentary?
In Sura 4:95, it states that God promises salvation for the sedentary, yet in 9:84, it states they are irredeemable and disbelievers. So, how do we reconcile this? [4:95] Not equal are the sedentary among the believers who are not handicapped, and those who strive in the cause of GOD with their money and their … Continue reading Does God forgive the sedentary?
The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
The centerpiece of the religion of the Old Testament and the teaching of Jesus was the absolute oneness of God. However, this posed a major challenge to Pagan Christians regarding how to reconcile their beliefs with monotheism with their belief in Jesus as divine. The declaration of there being only one God in the Old … Continue reading The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
Read (Ut’lu, Ratil, & Iqra)
The Quran uses three words that mean to read or recite. While these three words may appear synonymous on the surface, a careful analysis of their use in the Quran reveals that each word has a slight difference in meaning, which, God willing, we will explore in this article. Rattil ( رَتِّلِ ) Ut'lu ( … Continue reading Read (Ut’lu, Ratil, & Iqra)
Jesus ≠ God
Trinitarians claim that Jesus is God. [5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and … Continue reading Jesus ≠ God
Shema & Shahadah
The Shema is a foundational Jewish prayer that declares the oneness of God, serving as a cornerstone of Jewish faith and identity. Its name, "Shema," comes from the first word of the prayer in Hebrew, שְׁמַע (Shema), meaning "Hear." The prayer is derived from the Torah, specifically Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and it begins with: "Hear, O … Continue reading Shema & Shahadah
The Creation of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is a central tenet of Christian theology, articulating the understanding of God as one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The major points that make up the doctrine of the Trinity are as follows: There is one God God is a trinity of persons: Father, Son, and … Continue reading The Creation of the Trinity
Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
The Quran typically uses two words for death: "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) and "mawt" ( مَوْت ). The triliteral root for the word "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) is "Waw-Fa-Ya" ( و ف ي ). This root occurs 66 times in the Quran, approximately 24 times in the context of death. The root is used most … Continue reading Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
Is the word Ahmad in 61:6 missing in the Sana Manuscript?
The following video posted by Rob Christian, who attempts to refute Islam, claims that the Sana Manuscript is missing an entire section of Sura 61:6. https://youtu.be/31IPTELvk6g?si=D3FKDAXNI9NewlfF Here is the verse as we find it today. [61:6] Recall that Jesus, son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, I am GOD's messenger to you, confirming the Torah … Continue reading Is the word Ahmad in 61:6 missing in the Sana Manuscript?
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