One of the foundational claims of Sunni Islam is that religious practice is preserved through Hadith, authenticated by a rigorous science of transmission—ʿIlm al-Rijāl—and a system of isnād, or chains of narration. But when it comes to the most essential ritual in Islam—Salāt (the Contact Prayer)—this claim falls apart. The reality is simple: Sunnis do … Continue reading Where is the Sunni’s Isnad For Their Salat?
The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
The Quran repeatedly affirms that its message is clear. Revealed in the native language of its audience so that its message would be understood—not obscured. [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. God then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides … Continue reading The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
One of the most frequently addressed groups in the Quran is the Children of Israel. Very early in the text, God calls upon them directly, reminding them of the covenant they made and the blessings they received. [2:40] O Children of Israel, remember My favor, which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your part of … Continue reading Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
Linguistic Miracle of Quran Was For Its Time and Place
Every messenger is sent speaking the clear language of his people: [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. GOD then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. He is the Almighty, the Most Wise. وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَا مِن … Continue reading Linguistic Miracle of Quran Was For Its Time and Place
Two Deadly Traps: The Majority & The Ego
Mark Twain once remarked, “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” While often cited as a critique of herd mentality, this principle is echoed repeatedly in the Quran—where majority opinion is not only unreliable, but a known path to misguidance. The Quran Warns Against Following … Continue reading Two Deadly Traps: The Majority & The Ego
The Omission of “The Prophets” (Al-Anbyã’) in Sura 21
Sura 21 of the Quran is titled Al-Anbiyā’ ( الأنبياء )—“The Prophets”—yet nowhere within its 112 verses does this word, nor any of its derivatives, appear. This is no oversight. God's speech is renowned for its precision and literary design; titles are never arbitrary. So why would an entire chapter be named “The Prophets” while … Continue reading The Omission of “The Prophets” (Al-Anbyã’) in Sura 21
Disputing the Root and Pronunciation of the word “Quran”
Many people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, often assume that the meanings of the words in the Quran are clear-cut, universally agreed upon, and linguistically obvious. This assumption can lead to the mistaken belief that interpreting the Quran is a straightforward task requiring little more than a dictionary and a literal reading. However, even a brief … Continue reading Disputing the Root and Pronunciation of the word “Quran”
Allah Count Quran: 2698 (19×142)
Below is a count of all the occurrences of the word Allah in the Quran. The total is 2698, which is 19x142. CountSuraVerseWordArabicTranslationTransliteration1112ٱللَّهِ(of) God,l-lahi2122لِلَّهِto God,lillahi3272ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu4286بِٱللَّهِin Godbil-lahi5292ٱللَّهَGodl-laha62105ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu72151ٱللَّهُGodal-lahu821711ٱللَّهُGod,l-lahu921917وَٱللَّهُAnd God (is)wal-lahu1022016ٱللَّهُGod,l-lahu1122021ٱللَّهَGod (is)l-laha1222220لِلَّهِto Godlillahi1322317ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi142262ٱللَّهَGodl-laha1522626ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu162274ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi1722711ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu182283بِٱللَّهِin God,bil-lahi192559ٱللَّهَGodl-laha2026023ٱللَّهِGod,l-lahi2126144ٱللَّهِGod.l-lahi2226150ٱللَّهِ(of) Godl-lahi2326210بِٱللَّهِin Godbil-lahi242648ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi252676ٱللَّهَGodl-laha2626716بِٱللَّهِin Godbil-lahi2727016ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu282726وَٱللَّهُbut God (is)wal-lahu292736ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu3027432ٱللَّهِ(of) God.l-lahi3127434ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu3227511ٱللَّهِ(of) God,l-lahi3327616ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu342774ٱللَّهَGodl-laha3527911ٱللَّهِGod,"l-lahi3628011ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi3728015ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu3828020ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi392839ٱللَّهَGod,l-laha4028546ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu412886ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu422896ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi4328924ٱللَّهِGod (is)l-lahi442909ٱللَّهُGod,l-lahu4529013ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu462917ٱللَّهُGod."l-lahu4729125ٱللَّهِ(of) Godl-lahi482948ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi492957وَٱللَّهُAnd God (is)wal-lahu5029622وَٱللَّهُAnd God (is)wal-lahu5129711ٱللَّهِ(of) Godl-lahi522984لِّلَّهِto Godlillahi5329810ٱللَّهَGod (is)l-laha5421016ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi55210117ٱللَّهِ(of) Godl-lahi56210251ٱللَّهِ(of) God.l-lahi5721038ٱللَّهِGod (is)l-lahi58210517وَٱللَّهُAnd Godwal-lahu59210522وَٱللَّهُAnd God (is)wal-lahu60210615ٱللَّهَGodl-laha6121074ٱللَّهَGodl-laha62210713ٱللَّهِGodl-lahi63210926ٱللَّهُGodl-lahu64210929ٱللَّهَGodl-laha65211012ٱللَّهِGod.l-lahi66211014ٱللَّهَGodl-laha6721125لِلَّهِto Godlillahi68211323فَٱللَّهُSo Godfal-lahu6921146ٱللَّهِ(of) … Continue reading Allah Count Quran: 2698 (19×142)
Why No Effort To Preserve Hadith After the Battle of Yamama?
A user on YouTube pointed out an interesting observation in response to a video on why the Islamic state did not attempt to write down, catalog, and preserve the Hadith for the first hundred years after the Prophet's death. The background here concerns the actions of Abu Bakr and Umar ibn al-Khattab following the Battle … Continue reading Why No Effort To Preserve Hadith After the Battle of Yamama?
Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
Satan’s objective is to lead people away from God’s commands, but his methods vary depending on the individual. For the outright disbeliever, he encourages neglect and abandonment of divine laws. However, for those who profess belief, his strategy is more deceptive—he pushes them toward excess, making them go beyond what God has decreed. Just as … Continue reading Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
