According to the Quran, calling upon anyone or anything besides God—whether in prayer, supplication, or hope—is a grave act of association (shirk), signifying the attribution of partners to God. This act directly contradicts the Quran's foundational principle of strict monotheism. This article is a summary of the Quranic verses addressing the concept of "du‘ā" ( دُعَاء )—the act … Continue reading Believers Implore God Alone (Du‘ā in Quran)
When “god” is used for other than God in Quran
In English, there is no distinction between the words "god" with a lowercase "g" and "God" with a capital "G." Yet, this is not the case in Arabic. In Arabic, the word for "god" with a lowercase "g" is "إله" (ilah). In Arabic, "ilah" signifies a being that is worshiped, irrespective of whether it is … Continue reading When “god” is used for other than God in Quran
3:7: Basic Law of Hermeneutics For Studying Scripture
Today, while driving home, I was listening to a Christian polemicist who was attempting to validate his Trinitarian views by attacking verses from the Quran. It struck me that his entire methodology involved taking either allegorical verses or ones open to multiple interpretations and using these verses to draw sweeping conclusions that fundamentally contradict the … Continue reading 3:7: Basic Law of Hermeneutics For Studying Scripture
Law of Agency
Envision a wise and powerful ruler who governs a vast and diverse realm. This king, deeply invested in the well-being and direction of his kingdom, opts to execute his commands through carefully selected envoys tasked with fulfilling his directives. These envoys, acting on the king's behalf, meticulously implement his will throughout the kingdom. Agents responsible … Continue reading Law of Agency
The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
The centerpiece of the religion of the Old Testament and the teaching of Jesus was the absolute oneness of God. However, this posed a major challenge to Pagan Christians regarding how to reconcile their beliefs with monotheism with their belief in Jesus as divine. The declaration of there being only one God in the Old … Continue reading The Christian Struggle with Monotheism
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