Classical philosophy posits that to change is to move from one state to another over time, suggesting a sequential order where events are distinct and occur within a temporal framework. For instance, Aristotle's concept of change involves potentiality and actuality: a seed has the potential to become a tree, and the process of growing into … Continue reading God Does Not Change
Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
When God announced to the angels that He was placing a Khalifa on Earth, the assumption was that this was Adam. Yet, Adam was not placed on Earth but originally dwelled in Paradise. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a representative (a temporary god) on Earth." They said, "Will You … Continue reading Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
Different Trinities
Twice in the Quran, God explicitly condemns those who say that God is a trinity. [4:171] O people of the scripture, do not transgress the limits of your religion, and do not say about GOD except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was a messenger of GOD, and His word that He had … Continue reading Different Trinities
Christian Gentiles & God’s Scripture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUav8pXxZTo In a recent video, Tovia Singer discusses how the Church Fathers who decided which books would be included in the Christian Bible were all Gentiles who did not know Hebrew. He points out that only two Church Fathers, Origen (third century) and Jerome (fourth/fifth century), were fluent in Hebrew but were not involved in … Continue reading Christian Gentiles & God’s Scripture
Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
In Matthew 23, Jesus provided several signs for the people of his time to identify the hypocrites. Ironically, most Christians of today have likewise fallen into hypocrisy when they choose to do the very acts that Jesus warned them about. #1 THEY FAIL TO Uphold the Torah 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to … Continue reading Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
Domestic abuse is a horrendous practice that has been prevalent throughout the world and history. The Quran uses a specific approach to eliminate wife beating, as explained in the footnote of 4:34 by Dr. Rashad Khalifa. This method aims to guide individuals toward a righteous path and address the root causes of abusive behavior. God … Continue reading Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
The Case For Ancient Monotheism
The Quran informs us that the natural instance placed inside all people is Monotheism. [30:30] Therefore, you shall devote yourself to the religion of strict monotheism. Such is the natural instinct placed into the people by GOD. Such creation of GOD will never change. This is the perfect religion, but most people do not know. فَأَقِمْ … Continue reading The Case For Ancient Monotheism
Seeking God’s Help
Seventeen times a day, submitters make the following proclamation to God when they recite the Fãtehah during their Salat. [1:5] You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ iyyāka naʿbudu wa-iyyāka nastaʿīn The word "nastaʿīn" ( نَسْتَعِين ) translates to "we ask for help" and comes from the root "Ayn-Waw-Nun" … Continue reading Seeking God’s Help
Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
The Quran informs us that there is no compulsion in religion. [2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. لَآ إِكْرَاهَ فِى ٱلدِّينِ قَد … Continue reading Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
Intercession: Who is permitted? What will be said?
Intercession (shafa’a / شفاعة ) refers to the act of pleading or intervening on someone’s behalf. In the context of the Hereafter, it specifically denotes the idea of one entity interceding to God on the Day of Judgement to change the outcome of another, thus forever altering their destiny in the Hereafter. Check out the … Continue reading Intercession: Who is permitted? What will be said?
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