In English, there is no distinction between the words "god" with a lowercase "g" and "God" with a capital "G." Yet, this is not the case in Arabic. In Arabic, the word for "god" with a lowercase "g" is "إله" (ilah). In Arabic, "ilah" signifies a being that is worshiped, irrespective of whether it is … Continue reading When “god” is used for other than God in Quran
Why Are Muslims Suffering?
In the Quran, a common pattern that we are presented with is that when people deviate from God’s guidance, He allows hardship or external forces to come upon them as a means to remind them of their covenant and guide them back to the straight path. This concept reflects God's mercy and desire for people … Continue reading Why Are Muslims Suffering?
Who Did Jesus Say Would Come After Him?
In the Gospels, Jesus references the coming of individuals to come after him, including prophets, wise men, and teachers, as well as one he references three times in the Gospel of John as the Paraclete, which can be translated as a counselor, comforter, or Advocate (Paraclete). Matthew 23:34 - Prophets, Wise Men, and Teachers to … Continue reading Who Did Jesus Say Would Come After Him?
Turning God’s Blessings into Idols
One of the classic examples of turning God’s blessings into idols is found in the story of the Children of Israel and the golden calf, as described in the Quran. After being delivered from the tyranny of Pharaoh by God’s grace, the Children of Israel were given numerous blessings, including guidance and freedom. However, when … Continue reading Turning God’s Blessings into Idols
Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
Below are notes and thoughts from Shady Nasser's book The Second Canonization of the Qur'an (324/936). This book examines the process of Qur’anic canonization, focusing on how the seven canonical readings of the Qur’an were standardized. This "second canonization" was led by Ibn Mujahid in 936 CE (324 AH), a pivotal figure in Islamic history … Continue reading Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Some skeptics argue that miracles are as logically impossible as a four-sided triangle. Just as a shape ceases to be a triangle if it has four sides, they claim that an event ceases to be real if it is classified as a miracle. Their reasoning is that invoking the concept of a miracle means attributing … Continue reading The Supernatural: Science Waiting to Be Understood
Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
In the Quran, after the Children of Israel broke God's covenant during Moses' absence by worshiping the calf, Moses confronts them for their transgression (7:148-154). He then selects seventy men from his people to accompany him to Mount Sinai to seek God's forgiveness. [7:155] Moses then selected seventy men from among his people, to come to … Continue reading Muhammad Prophecized in Bible
Quran and Trinty
On October 8, 2024, the YouTube channel Capturing Christianity hosted a live stream titled "Refuting the BEST Muslim Objections to the Trinity." In response, on October 15, 2024, Dr. Khalil Andani and Dr. Steven Nemes released a video titled "Debunking the Monarchial Trinity? | A Response to @CapturingChristianity and Dr. Joshua Sijuwade." While both videos … Continue reading Quran and Trinty
How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
The Quran is the most mass-memorized book in human history. Since its revelation, every practicing Muslim has committed either portions or the entire text to memory. From its inception, the Quran was preserved both orally and in written form, with the oral tradition remaining a central aspect of the practice even after its compilation into … Continue reading How Mass Memorization of Quran Fulfills the New Covenant Prophecy
God and Time
Someone once asked me, "What is a science that is profoundly useful for humanity but has no usefulness for God?" Before revealing the answer, consider that God knows everything. [10:61] You do not get into any situation, nor do you recite any Quran, nor do you do anything, without us being witnesses thereof as you do … Continue reading God and Time
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