In a previous article, we explored the distinction in the Quran between a prophet (nabi) and a messenger (rasul). In summary, a prophet is given scripture, while a messenger confirms and delivers God's message to the people. This means that every prophet was a messenger, but not every messenger was a prophet. Yet some claim … Continue reading Was Aaron a Messenger?
Mutawatir & Hadith
A term that is used often in Islamic studies is the concept of Mutawātir. Mutawātir is a successive narration that has been transmitted by such a large number (thousands) of narrators at each level of its chain of transmission that it becomes particularly impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. … Continue reading Mutawatir & Hadith
Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
The Quran informs us that the sexual relations between a husband and a wife are to be kept private. [2:187] Permitted for you is sexual intercourse with your wives during the nights of fasting. They are the keepers of your secrets, and you are the keepers of their secrets. GOD knew that you used to betray … Continue reading Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
Divine Interpretation: Sign of Messengership
In the Quran, the capacity to accurately interpret a divine message previously obscured from the masses is a sign of divine favor and authorization. This revelatory ability is reserved for those whom God deems righteous, as He does not grant such profound insights to those who are insincere or liars. [72:27] Only to a messenger that … Continue reading Divine Interpretation: Sign of Messengership
Knowledge & Power
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16 The Quran informs us that real wealth lies in wisdom, not status or wealth. [2:269] He bestows wisdom upon whomever He chooses, and whoever attains wisdom, has attained a great bounty. Only those who possess intelligence will take heed. يُؤْتِى ٱلْحِكْمَةَ مَن … Continue reading Knowledge & Power
Intercession: Who is permitted? What will be said?
Intercession (shafa’a / شفاعة ) refers to the act of pleading or intervening on someone’s behalf. In the context of the Hereafter, it specifically denotes the idea of one entity interceding to God on the Day of Judgement to change the outcome of another, thus forever altering their destiny in the Hereafter. Check out the … Continue reading Intercession: Who is permitted? What will be said?
Bearers of Seed (2:223)
One of the Quran's verses often butchered in translation and interpretation is Sura 2: The Heifer (Al-Baqarah), verse 223. نِسَآؤُكُمْ حَرْثٌ لَّكُمْ فَأْتُوا۟ حَرْثَكُمْ أَنَّىٰ شِئْتُمْ وَقَدِّمُوا۟ لِأَنفُسِكُمْ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّكُم مُّلَـٰقُوهُ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ Here are some of the common traditional Sunni translations of this verse. Your wives are your tilth; go, then, unto … Continue reading Bearers of Seed (2:223)
Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Sahih Bukhari is considered the most revered collection of Sahih Hadith among traditional Muslims. Among these most "authentic" narrations, we see that 'Amr bin Maimun claims the following account regarding a she-monkey being stoned for adultery. Narrated `Amr bin Maimun: During the pre-lslamic period of ignorance I saw a she-monkey surrounded by a number of … Continue reading Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Revealing Bodies and Evil
When Satan refused to abide by God's order to fall prostrate before Adam when he was commanded, instead of repenting and reforming, he requested a respite from God till the Day of Judgment. [7:12] He said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I ordered you?" He said, "I am better than he; You created me … Continue reading Revealing Bodies and Evil
The New Covenant
The Bible narrates several key covenants that God made with humanity. These covenants are significant because they reveal God's unfolding plan for redemption and His relationship with His people. Here are the primary covenants mentioned in the Bible: 1. The Noahic Covenant After the flood, God made an everlasting covenant with Noah and all living … Continue reading The New Covenant