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?
Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
The Quran warns the believers that some people have established masjids to cause harm and to promote disbelief and that the devotees of God alone should avoid such masjids for the sake of protecting their souls. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those … Continue reading Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
An anachronism is a term used to describe something out of place in terms of time or chronology. It refers to an object, a person, a phrase, a technology, or any other element that doesn't fit the time period in which it is found. An example of an anachronism would be stating that George Washington … Continue reading Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
Satan Became a Jinn (18:50)
In the previous article, we saw that the Quran references Satan as Iblees before his fall. The Quran also informs us that Iblees was an angel that became a jinn after he disobeyed God. The most comprehensive verse depicting this is the following: [18:50] We said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam." They fell prostrate, … Continue reading Satan Became a Jinn (18:50)
Breath of Life
The root "nun-fa-kh" ( ن ف خ ) occurs twenty times in the Quran and has the derivative meaning to: to blow with the mouth; breath The root is used 20 times in the Quran: Once for the creation of the human being (32:9) Two times for the creation of Adam (15:29, 38:72) Two times … Continue reading Breath of Life
