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
Ummy ≠ Illiterate
To make the revelation of the Quran more miraculous, the ignorant Muslim scholars created a lie that Muhammad was illiterate. The word they relied on to bestow illiteracy upon the Prophet was “UMMY.” Unfortunately for those “scholars,” this word, based on both its classical definition and its usage in the Quran, clearly means “Gentile,” or … Continue reading Ummy ≠ Illiterate
Messenger: Miracle & Message (Part IV)
As we saw in the previous article, God provides miracles to messengers to be revealed at a precise predetermined time. The primary role of a miracle is to act as a testament to the divine authority bestowed upon a messenger. However, the essence of a messenger's role transcends the mere display of miraculous signs. Fundamentally, … Continue reading Messenger: Miracle & Message (Part IV)
Two Kinds of Miracles (Part I)
In this four-part series of articles, God willing, I hope to update our understanding of how we define a miracle, unpack what it is, and its implications according to the Quran. Often, people equate a miracle to how it comes to manifestation, but as we will see in this first article, how a miracle comes … Continue reading Two Kinds of Miracles (Part I)
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