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
Illogical Verse of the Quran?
Recently, someone published a video identifying a verse from the Quran that he claims is illogical. The verse is 43:45, and the individual claims there are two problems with this verse. [43:45] Check the messengers we sent before you: "Have we ever appointed any other gods—beside the Most Gracious—to be worshiped?" وَسْـَٔلْ مَنْ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ … Continue reading Illogical Verse of the Quran?
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 Denounced Tradition
I recently started re-reading the New Testament and have noticed that many of Jesus's teachings involve denouncing oral law traditions attributed to religion not found in scripture. For background, one of the main groups that Jesus preached against was the Pharisees, who believed in the necessity of oral traditions to interpret and supplement the written … Continue reading Jesus Denounced Tradition
Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
In the second half of Sura 5 verse 3, a statement reads, "Today, I have completed your religion, perfected My blessing upon you, and I have decreed Submission as the religion for you." Below is the complete verse. [5:3] Prohibited for you are animals that die of themselves, blood, the meat of pigs,* and animals dedicated … Continue reading Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Dhat Anwat ( ذَاتُ أَنْوَاطٍ ) was the name of a particular tree that was worshipped in Arabia before the revelation of the Quran.1 Pagans, including that of the Quraish, used to suspend their weapons on it as well as slaughter to it and devote themselves to it as they blessed and glorified it.2 https://lexicon.quranic-research.net/data/25_n/294_nwT.html In the following … Continue reading Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Jinn Companions
Imagine you're standing in the courtroom, your heart racing, your palms sweaty. It's the day of your trial, the culmination of a lifetime of nerve-wracking anticipation. You've been accused of major crimes, charges that carry severe consequences. You've always prided yourself on covering your tracks and limiting who you disclosed your secrets to. Or so … Continue reading Jinn Companions
Sunnis getting high on their own supply
The phrase "don't get high on your own supply" originated from the 1983 movie "Scarface." In the film, the protagonist, drug dealer Tony Montana, starts excessively using his own cocaine supply, which ultimately leads to his downfall. Metaphorically, this phrase is applied to situations where people become overly self-confident or arrogant, believing they are infallible … Continue reading Sunnis getting high on their own supply
Debate: Truth & Answers
In this article, God willing, we hope to answer two questions: What can debate tell us about truth? When we debate, are we required to have all the answers? Debate as a method for finding truth Debate is an excellent way for us to find answers to our questions, and when used appropriately, it can … Continue reading Debate: Truth & Answers
