The Quran contains 114 suras, of which 29 are prefixed with initials. In eight of the occurrences of these initials, it follows with some variation of the statement "til'ka āyātu l-kitāb" ( تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْكِتَـٰب ) which translates to "this is proofs of the book." Some misunderstand this verse and think that "ayat" means verses, … Continue reading These letters are proofs
Messenger: Miracle & Message (Part IV)
As we saw in the previous article, God provides miracles to messengers to be revealed at a precise predetermined time. The primary role of a miracle is to act as a testament to the divine authority bestowed upon a messenger. However, the essence of a messenger's role transcends the mere display of miraculous signs. Fundamentally, … Continue reading Messenger: Miracle & Message (Part IV)
Miracles & Timing (Part III)
In the initial article from this series, we delved into the dual mechanisms through which God enacts miracles in our world. The first method is encapsulated in the divine command, "Be" (kun / كُن ), which instantaneously brings into being what is decreed (fayakūnu / فَيَكُونُ ). The second method involves the intricate weaving of … Continue reading Miracles & Timing (Part III)
Anatomy of a Miracle (Part II)
In the first article, we delved into the dual modalities through which God can manifest miracles. The first mode is encapsulated in the command "Be" (kun / كُن ), then it becomes (fayakūnu / فَيَكُونُ), which instantaneously manifests God's will into reality. The second mode operates through the principle of predestination, where the miracle is … Continue reading Anatomy of a Miracle (Part II)
Two Kinds of Miracles (Part I)
In this four-part series of articles, God willing, I hope to update our understanding of how we define a miracle, unpack what it is, and its implications according to the Quran. Often, people equate a miracle to how it comes to manifestation, but as we will see in this first article, how a miracle comes … Continue reading Two Kinds of Miracles (Part I)
