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
Quran, Gospel (Injeel), & Torah
Some Christians make the following argument: The Quran instructs Christians to adhere to the Gospel (Injeel). Therefore, Christians must uphold the New Testament we have today The New Testament rejects the Quran Therefore, the Quran is false Before diving into why this line of reasoning is fallacious, let's first consider the context of the verses. … Continue reading Quran, Gospel (Injeel), & Torah
Quran’s Use of Plural Tense
In the English speaking world, where the trinity doctrine is prevalent, some people are intrigued by God's usage of the plural tense in the Quran. The overwhelming message of the Quran, where there is absolutely no compromise is that "GOD IS ONE" (2:133,163; 4:171; 5:73; 6:19; 9:31; 12:39; 13:16; 14:48, 52; 16:22, 51; 18:110; 21:108; … Continue reading Quran’s Use of Plural Tense
Prophet (Nabi) & Muhammad
[49:2] O you who believe, do not raise your voices above the voice of the prophet,* nor shall you shout at him as you shout at each other, lest your works become nullified while you do not perceive. يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ لَا تَرْفَعُوٓا۟ أَصْوَٰتَكُمْ فَوْقَ صَوْتِ ٱلنَّبِىِّ وَلَا تَجْهَرُوا۟ لَهُۥ بِٱلْقَوْلِ كَجَهْرِ بَعْضِكُمْ لِبَعْضٍ أَن تَحْبَطَ … Continue reading Prophet (Nabi) & Muhammad
An Undue Burden
An intriguing observation is that individuals often apply minimal scrutiny to the beliefs they were raised with while simultaneously demanding an unreasonable level of proof before they accept new ideas. Consider that the beliefs we're born into are deeply embedded from an early age, reinforced by the foundational structures of family, community, and culture. These … Continue reading An Undue Burden
Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
When God announced to the angels that He was placing a Khalifa on Earth, the assumption was that this was Adam. Yet, Adam was not placed on Earth but originally dwelled in Paradise. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a representative (a temporary god) on Earth." They said, "Will You … Continue reading Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
A steadfast foundation rooted in unwavering principles and beliefs is crucial to religious growth. The teachings and values upon which a faith is built must be consistent and reliable. If these core tenets were subject to frequent change, not only would an individual not be able to build their house of faith, but the trust … Continue reading Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
On January 31, 1990, God's Messenger of the Covenant, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, was blessed with martyrdom. Since his death, while more individuals have embraced the religion of Submission, the overall Submitter movement has stagnated. Few new communities have emerged, and many existing ones have struggled to expand their congregations. In fact, many of these communities … Continue reading Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Christian polemicists who support the doctrine of the Trinity often attempt to use two specific verses from the Quran to assert the validity of their theology. They argue that because the Trinitarian doctrine ultimately prevailed over other Christian doctrines, this either indicates that the Quran supports their doctrine as correct or suggests that the Quran … Continue reading Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Fiha & Fihi (21:91 & 66:12)
In Arabic, every word is either masculine or feminine. The suffix "ha" ( ها ) is used for feminine nouns, while the suffix "hu" ( ه ) is used for masculine nouns. Depending on the context, these suffixes can be understood as "her," "him," or "it."By categorizing words as masculine and feminine, more specificity can … Continue reading Fiha & Fihi (21:91 & 66:12)
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