[17:88] Say, “If all the humans and all the jinns banded together in order to produce a Quran like this, they can never produce anything like it, no matter how much assistance they lent one another.” قُلْ لَئِنِ اجْتَمَعَتِ الْإِنْسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَىٰ أَنْ يَأْتُوا بِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لَا يَأْتُونَ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَوْ كَانَ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ ظَهِيرًا If you ask … Continue reading Something Similar to It?
Christian Castration
A significant problem among early Christian men was that many of them castrated themselves because they believed this was what Jesus advocated. This was such a substantial issue that it was the first canon addressed by the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. "If anyone in sickness has been subjected to surgery by physicians, or … Continue reading Christian Castration
Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
God assures the believers that He will preserve the Quran. [15:9] Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it. (٩) إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا ٱلذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَحَـٰفِظُونَ Historically, this was achieved through the following three methods: Manuscripts Memorization Arabic Grammar Yet, despite these methods, we were still left with numerous different recitations (Qiraat) … Continue reading Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
In the previous two articles linked below, we looked at how the messenger being challenged to bring masses from the sky cannot be regarding Muhammad. In this third part, we will discuss another proof as to why this challenge cannot be regarding Muhammad. For reference, here are the verses: [17:90] They said, “We will not believe … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
The term "wahi" ( وحِى ) typically translates as "inspiration." This word comes from the root "Wa-Ha-Ya" ( و ح ي ) and occurs 78 times in the Quran with the following derivative meanings: to indicate; reveal; suggest; point out; put a thing into (the mind); dispatch a messenger; inspire; speak secretly; hasten; make sign; … Continue reading Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
Qira'at ( قراءات ) refers to the different canonical methods of reciting the Quran. These variations encompass differences in pronunciation, intonation, meanings, verse counts, and, in the more extreme cases, differences in the words and phrases used. Historically, these differences took root after the death of the prophet when Islam expanded to new lands. Various … Continue reading Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
Domestic abuse is a horrendous practice that has been prevalent throughout the world and history. The Quran uses a specific approach to eliminate wife beating, as explained in the footnote of 4:34 by Dr. Rashad Khalifa. This method aims to guide individuals toward a righteous path and address the root causes of abusive behavior. God … Continue reading Path To Eliminate Domestic Abuse (4:34-4:43)
Seeking God’s Help
Seventeen times a day, submitters make the following proclamation to God when they recite the Fãtehah during their Salat. [1:5] You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help. إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ iyyāka naʿbudu wa-iyyāka nastaʿīn The word "nastaʿīn" ( نَسْتَعِين ) translates to "we ask for help" and comes from the root "Ayn-Waw-Nun" … Continue reading Seeking God’s Help
Messengers After Muhammad
A common misunderstanding among Muslims was that Muhammad was the final messenger. Nowhere in the Quran does it state that Muhammad was the final messenger, only that he was the final prophet. [33:40] Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He was a messenger of GOD and the final prophet. GOD is fully … Continue reading Messengers After Muhammad
Sunnis Polluted the Kaaba with Shirk
Abraham established the Kaaba and God gave him the following command to not associate anything with Him in relation to God's Shrine. [22:26] We appointed Abraham to establish the Shrine: “You shall not associate anything with Me, and purify My shrine for those who visit it, those who live near it, and those who bow and prostrate. وَإِذْ … Continue reading Sunnis Polluted the Kaaba with Shirk
