The Quran declares, without ambiguity, that God never forgets. [19:64] We do not come down except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs our past, our future, and everything between them. Your Lord is never forgetful. وَمَا نَتَنَزَّلُ إِلَّا بِأَمْرِ رَبِّكَ لَهُۥ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِينَا وَمَا خَلْفَنَا وَمَا بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ وَمَا كَانَ رَبُّكَ نَسِيًّا … Continue reading Does God Forget?
Trade-Offs
Introduction: Every Choice Has a Cost In a well-known exchange, economist Milton Friedman was confronted by a college student about the safety of the Ford Pinto. The student argued that Ford should have invested more in safety measures to prevent fatalities, framing the issue as a moral failure on the company’s part. Rather than debating … Continue reading Trade-Offs
Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to the following Hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, it claims that the prophet foretold every event that would occur until the end of time. Narrated Hudhaifa: The Prophet (ﷺ) once delivered a speech in front of us wherein he left nothing but mentioned (about) everything that would happen till the Hour. Some of … Continue reading Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
God is Ahad (Echad) “One”
The Shema is one of the central declarations of faith in Judaism and is to be recited daily by observant Jews and during important religious services. It is found in the Torah, specifically in Deuteronomy 6:4, and begins with the words: "Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad," which translates to "Hear, O Israel: the Lord … Continue reading God is Ahad (Echad) “One”
Messengers vs. Tradition
No messenger was ever sent to a people with the message that everything they were doing was perfect and that no change was needed. Such a notion runs entirely counter to the very essence of a messenger's mission. A messenger's role is not to affirm the status quo but to challenge it—serving as a disruptor … Continue reading Messengers vs. Tradition
Traditionalists vs. Quranists Compass
In understanding one's political affiliation, one of the tools a person can use is called the political compass. The political compass is a conceptual framework that allows individuals to locate their beliefs on a two-dimensional grid, providing a more nuanced understanding of political ideologies beyond the traditional left-right spectrum. It takes into account both economic … Continue reading Traditionalists vs. Quranists Compass
“Wa” in the Quran
The prefix "wa" ( وَ ) in the Arabic language is an important particle that appears frequently in the Quran, and it can serve a variety of functions depending on the context in which it is used. Below are some of the main forms and uses of "wa" in the Quran, along with examples from … Continue reading “Wa” in the Quran
Why Are Muslims Suffering?
In the Quran, a common pattern that we are presented with is that when people deviate from God’s guidance, He allows hardship or external forces to come upon them as a means to remind them of their covenant and guide them back to the straight path. This concept reflects God's mercy and desire for people … Continue reading Why Are Muslims Suffering?
Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
In the Quran, after the Children of Israel broke God's covenant during Moses' absence by worshiping the calf, Moses confronts them for their transgression (7:148-154). He then selects seventy men from his people to accompany him to Mount Sinai to seek God's forgiveness. [7:155] Moses then selected seventy men from among his people, to come to … Continue reading Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
God and Time
Someone once asked me, "What is a science that is profoundly useful for humanity but has no usefulness for God?" Before revealing the answer, consider that God knows everything. [10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do … Continue reading God and Time
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