Sura 21 of the Quran is titled Al-Anbiyā’ ( الأنبياء )—“The Prophets”—yet nowhere within its 112 verses does this word, nor any of its derivatives, appear. This is no oversight. God's speech is renowned for its precision and literary design; titles are never arbitrary. So why would an entire chapter be named “The Prophets” while … Continue reading The Omission of “The Prophets” (Al-Anbyã’) in Sura 21
Beautiful Patience
Few figures in the Quran embody the quiet nobility of endurance like the prophet Jacob. His life was not spared from heartbreak. He was betrayed—not by enemies, but by his own sons, who faked the death of his beloved Joseph and presented a bloodied shirt as evidence. Years passed in agonizing separation, and yet Jacob … Continue reading Beautiful Patience
Does God Forget?
The Quran declares, without ambiguity, that God never forgets. [19:64] We do not come down except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs our past, our future, and everything between them. Your Lord is never forgetful. وَمَا نَتَنَزَّلُ إِلَّا بِأَمْرِ رَبِّكَ لَهُۥ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِينَا وَمَا خَلْفَنَا وَمَا بَيْنَ ذَٰلِكَ وَمَا كَانَ رَبُّكَ نَسِيًّا … Continue reading Does God Forget?
How Was Thamud Annihilated?
The Quran recounts the annihilation of five ancient communities who had gone so far astray that redemption was no longer an option. These societies all shared a common pattern: they rejected the "3 Ms": the messenger, the message, and the miracle God provided. Among these communities were the people of Noah, Hud, Ṣāliḥ, Lot, and … Continue reading How Was Thamud Annihilated?
Hafs vs. Shuʿbah Recitation
The term Qirāʾāt refers to the various canonical recitations of the Quran. Sunni scholarship currently recognizes up to 28 authorized recitations, each reflecting unique modes of pronunciation and articulation, along with minor textual and grammatical differences. These variations pose a challenge for those who do not acknowledge the role of the mathematical structure—specifically Code 19—in … Continue reading Hafs vs. Shuʿbah Recitation
When the Devil Makes You Forget: Lessons from Moses, Solomon, & Joseph
One of the defining traits of a believer is their continual remembrance of God. Whether standing, sitting, or lying down, they strive to keep their hearts and minds connected to their Creator. [3:191] They remember GOD while standing, sitting, and on their sides, and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth: “Our … Continue reading When the Devil Makes You Forget: Lessons from Moses, Solomon, & Joseph
Idols Are Nothing
In several places in the Quran, a profound truth emerges: what human beings set up as idols beside God are ultimately nothing. This realization will become crystal clear on the Day of Judgment when those who practiced idol worship, and called upon other than God, will be asked about the partners they claimed to associate … Continue reading Idols Are Nothing
40: The Age of Responsibility
Minimum Requirements for Salvation According to the Quran, in order to be redeemed, an individual must fulfill a minimum of three basic requirements. [2:62 & 5:69] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a … Continue reading 40: The Age of Responsibility
Disputing the Root and Pronunciation of the word “Quran”
Many people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, often assume that the meanings of the words in the Quran are clear-cut, universally agreed upon, and linguistically obvious. This assumption can lead to the mistaken belief that interpreting the Quran is a straightforward task requiring little more than a dictionary and a literal reading. However, even a brief … Continue reading Disputing the Root and Pronunciation of the word “Quran”
Why No Effort To Preserve Hadith After the Battle of Yamama?
A user on YouTube pointed out an interesting observation in response to a video on why the Islamic state did not attempt to write down, catalog, and preserve the Hadith for the first hundred years after the Prophet's death. The background here concerns the actions of Abu Bakr and Umar ibn al-Khattab following the Battle … Continue reading Why No Effort To Preserve Hadith After the Battle of Yamama?
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