Cædmon, often regarded as the first known English poet, lived during the 7th century in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria. He was a monk or lay brother associated with the monastery at Whitby, led by the abbess St. Hilda. His story comes to us primarily through the Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written by … Continue reading Cædmon & the Hadith of the First Revelation
Believers Implore God Alone (Du‘ā in Quran)
According to the Quran, calling upon anyone or anything besides God—whether in prayer, supplication, or hope—is a grave act of association (shirk), signifying the attribution of partners to God. This act directly contradicts the Quran's foundational principle of strict monotheism. This article is a summary of the Quranic verses addressing the concept of "du‘ā" ( دُعَاء )—the act … Continue reading Believers Implore God Alone (Du‘ā in Quran)
Messengers Deliver & Believers Obey
Throughout history, God has sent His divine messages through human messengers He has chosen and granted authority. These individuals bear the sole responsibility to deliver God’s message to their communities. [5:92] You shall obey GOD, and you shall obey the messenger, and beware. If you turn away, then know that the sole duty of our messenger is … Continue reading Messengers Deliver & Believers Obey
Why Stylometry Can’t Prove Hadith Authenticity
Stylometric analysis is the quantitative study of linguistic patterns in texts to identify unique characteristics of an author's style. It leverages statistical and computational methods to analyze features such as word frequency, sentence structure, punctuation, and even rhythm or syntax. Stylometry assumes that each writer develops an unconscious and consistent way of expressing themselves, which … Continue reading Why Stylometry Can’t Prove Hadith Authenticity
God or Satan as our god?
When Iblees defied God's command to prostrate before Adam, he requested a respite until the Day of Judgment. God, in His infinite wisdom, granted this request and allowed Iblees to carry out his mission: to lead astray all who are not absolutely devoted to God alone. This allowed Iblees the ability to lurk along the … Continue reading God or Satan as our god?
Remember Your Mission & Avoid Metaphysical Distractions
Imagine this: you wake up one morning and find yourself immersed in a vivid virtual world. The sunlight glimmers across a pixelated horizon, and the faint cries of trapped villagers echo through the air. You’ve been chosen as the hero, tasked with rescuing the innocent, defeating the final boss, and restoring peace. The controls are … Continue reading Remember Your Mission & Avoid Metaphysical Distractions
God is Ahad (Echad) “One”
The Shema is one of the central declarations of faith in Judaism and is to be recited daily by observant Jews and during important religious services. It is found in the Torah, specifically in Deuteronomy 6:4, and begins with the words: "Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad," which translates to "Hear, O Israel: the Lord … Continue reading God is Ahad (Echad) “One”
Messengers vs. Tradition
No messenger was ever sent to a people with the message that everything they were doing was perfect and that no change was needed. Such a notion runs entirely counter to the very essence of a messenger's mission. A messenger's role is not to affirm the status quo but to challenge it—serving as a disruptor … Continue reading Messengers vs. Tradition
Would You Support God’s Messenger, Today?
It is a common belief among those who consider themselves virtuous that, had they lived in the era of one of God's messengers, they would have been among the few to recognize the truth and follow their call. This assumption of moral clarity and inherent goodness comforts many, allowing them to imagine themselves as allies … Continue reading Would You Support God’s Messenger, Today?
Power, Interpretation, and the Enduring Nature of Truth
All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. – Friedrich Nietzsche Interpretation lies at the heart of human understanding, shaping how societies construct meaning from events, ideas, and phenomena. Yet history reveals a persistent tension: while those in power may dictate interpretation, … Continue reading Power, Interpretation, and the Enduring Nature of Truth
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