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?
Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
Satan’s objective is to lead people away from God’s commands, but his methods vary depending on the individual. For the outright disbeliever, he encourages neglect and abandonment of divine laws. However, for those who profess belief, his strategy is more deceptive—he pushes them toward excess, making them go beyond what God has decreed. Just as … Continue reading Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
Hadith: The Oral vs. Written Dilemma
If Hadith had been the cornerstone of understanding Islam from the beginning, why did none of the early Caliphs—Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, or Ali—make any effort to systematically write down and preserve them? This absence of early documentation remains a fundamental challenge to Sunni claims that Hadith serves as a binding source of law in … Continue reading Hadith: The Oral vs. Written Dilemma
The Perpetual Commandments
The Quran provides a framework for life, guiding believers not only in their actions but in their constant state of mind, heart, and soul. While some commands are to be carried out when circumstances arise—such as giving charity when encountering the poor or establishing justice when a dispute occurs—there are others that must be upheld … Continue reading The Perpetual Commandments
In a World Without Forgiveness, the Shameless Rise
We live in an era where mistakes are permanent, where a single misstep can define a person forever. The rise of cancel culture, public shaming, and social media outrage has created an environment where forgiveness is rare, and redemption is nearly impossible. People are denounced for past errors, even if they have changed and grown. … Continue reading In a World Without Forgiveness, the Shameless Rise
Different Words For Righteousness in Quran
The Quran uses multiple Arabic words which are often translated as "righteous" in English. Each term has distinct connotations, providing a deeper understanding of righteousness from different perspectives. بِرّ (Birr) – Moral Excellence and Piety Out of the different words that are translated as "righteous," the word "birr" ( بِرّ ) is the closest to … Continue reading Different Words For Righteousness in Quran
The High Stakes of Religious Judgment: Why Only the Quran Can Be Our Benchmark
When making judgments in religious matters, we must recognize the immense weight of our decisions. The consequences are not just temporary or worldly but eternal. A wrong judgment, if it leads us away from the truth, can result in losing our place in the Hereafter. Given that the ultimate consequence is Hell, it is not … Continue reading The High Stakes of Religious Judgment: Why Only the Quran Can Be Our Benchmark
What Actions Can Nullify All Our Works?
Imagine a man who spends his entire life building what he believes to be a grand palace. He lays each brick with care, invests all his time and resources, and dreams of the day he will finally step back and admire his masterpiece. But on the final day, just as he prepares to enter, he … Continue reading What Actions Can Nullify All Our Works?
The Sorites Paradox and Its Connection to Faith, Sin, and Repentance
The Sorites Paradox, also known as the Paradox of the Heap, is a philosophical dilemma that arises from the difficulty of defining clear boundaries in gradual change. If a single grain of sand is not a heap, and adding one grain does not suddenly create a heap, then at what point does a collection of … Continue reading The Sorites Paradox and Its Connection to Faith, Sin, and Repentance
Hadith As Divine Revelation (Wahi) Dilemma
The Quran repeatedly declares that those who rule by anything other than God's revelation are disbelievers (5:44), unjust (5:45), and wicked (5:47) and that He sent the scripture to judge among the people (2:213 & 4:105). This presented a fundamental problem for proto-Sunni scholars, whose religious rulings and theology relied heavily on the utilization of … Continue reading Hadith As Divine Revelation (Wahi) Dilemma
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