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
100% of Salat to the Prophet
In an episode of Blogging Theology posted on YouTube on July 31, 2023, Imam Sami Zaharna says that the prophet recommended that one's Salat, dua, and zikr should be 100% exclusively upon the prophet! https://twitter.com/talkquran/status/1691968927247864094?s=20 He bases this understanding on the following Hadith. At-Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka'b narrated from his father who said: "When … Continue reading 100% of Salat to the Prophet
Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
Hadith: Do not turn houses into graves According to a Hadith attributed to Abu Hurairah, the prophet prohibited turning one's house into graves. Narrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Do not turn your houses into graves. Indeed Shaitan does not enter the house in which Surat Al-Baqarah is recited." حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، … Continue reading Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
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
Arabs vs. ‘Aarabs
In modern Arabic, there is a distinction between the words Arab ( عرب ) and A'rab ( أَعْرَاب ), where the former means Arabs and the latter implies Bedouins. Interestingly, the Quran does not use the term Arab ( ٱلْعْرَب ) but only the term Aʿrab ( ٱلْأَعْرَاب ). This is because the Quran does … Continue reading Arabs vs. ‘Aarabs
Take what the messenger gives you (59:7)
One of the sentences traditionalists often quote to justify the upholding of Hadith is the following from Sura 59 verse 7. [59:7]…Take what the messenger gives you, and refrain from what he forbids you from it… وَمَا نَهَىٰكُمْ عَنْهُ فَٱنتَهُوا۟ 24wamāوَمَآAnd whatever25ātākumuءَاتَىٰكُمُ[he] gave you [all]26l-rasūluٱلرَّسُولُthe messenger,27fakhudhūhuفَخُذُوهُso take it [you all]28wamāوَمَاand whatever29nahākumنَهَىٰكُمْhe forbade you [all]30ʿanhuعَنْهُfrom it,31fa-intahūفَٱنتَهُوا۟then … Continue reading Take what the messenger gives you (59:7)
Shahada in Quran: La ilaha illa Allah
The Shahada ( الشَّهَادَة ) is the proclamation that every human is required to make and uphold to be redeemed back to God's kingdom. [7:172] Recall that your Lord summoned all the descendants of Adam, and had them bear witness for themselves: "Am I not your Lord?" They all said, "Yes. We bear witness." Thus, you … Continue reading Shahada in Quran: La ilaha illa Allah
Bashar & Insan
Two words are predominately used in the Quran to denote the human. The first word is bashar ( بَشَر ) and the other is insan ( إِنسَـٰن ). In the Quran, the word bashar occurs 38 times, and insan occurs 91 times in their various forms. Summary of Context for Bashar Here is a summary … Continue reading Bashar & Insan
