In English, there is no distinction between the words "god" with a lowercase "g" and "God" with a capital "G." Yet, this is not the case in Arabic. In Arabic, the word for "god" with a lowercase "g" is "إله" (ilah). In Arabic, "ilah" signifies a being that is worshiped, irrespective of whether it is … Continue reading When “god” is used for other than God in Quran
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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