An intriguing observation is that individuals often apply minimal scrutiny to the beliefs they were raised with while simultaneously demanding an unreasonable level of proof before they accept new ideas. Consider that the beliefs we're born into are deeply embedded from an early age, reinforced by the foundational structures of family, community, and culture. These … Continue reading An Undue Burden
God Does Not Change
Classical philosophy posits that to change is to move from one state to another over time, suggesting a sequential order where events are distinct and occur within a temporal framework. For instance, Aristotle's concept of change involves potentiality and actuality: a seed has the potential to become a tree, and the process of growing into … Continue reading God Does Not Change
Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
When God announced to the angels that He was placing a Khalifa on Earth, the assumption was that this was Adam. Yet, Adam was not placed on Earth but originally dwelled in Paradise. [2:30] Recall that your Lord said to the angels, "I am placing a representative (a temporary god) on Earth." They said, "Will You … Continue reading Khalifa on Earth (Not Paradise)
Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
A steadfast foundation rooted in unwavering principles and beliefs is crucial to religious growth. The teachings and values upon which a faith is built must be consistent and reliable. If these core tenets were subject to frequent change, not only would an individual not be able to build their house of faith, but the trust … Continue reading Why Quranists Don’t Have Masjids
Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
On January 31, 1990, God's Messenger of the Covenant, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, was blessed with martyrdom. Since his death, while more individuals have embraced the religion of Submission, the overall Submitter movement has stagnated. Few new communities have emerged, and many existing ones have struggled to expand their congregations. In fact, many of these communities … Continue reading Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
The Quran informs us that the Prophet Muhammad was a gentile (ummy) who did not have knowledge of the previous scriptures. However, Hadith from Bukhari claims that he gave parables strikingly similar to those found in the Bible but with an expected Sunni traditionalist bend. THE WEDDING BANQUET Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV) 1 Jesus spoke to … Continue reading Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Christian polemicists who support the doctrine of the Trinity often attempt to use two specific verses from the Quran to assert the validity of their theology. They argue that because the Trinitarian doctrine ultimately prevailed over other Christian doctrines, this either indicates that the Quran supports their doctrine as correct or suggests that the Quran … Continue reading Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Fiha & Fihi (21:91 & 66:12)
In Arabic, every word is either masculine or feminine. The suffix "ha" ( ها ) is used for feminine nouns, while the suffix "hu" ( ه ) is used for masculine nouns. Depending on the context, these suffixes can be understood as "her," "him," or "it."By categorizing words as masculine and feminine, more specificity can … Continue reading Fiha & Fihi (21:91 & 66:12)
Timeline of Prophets & Messengers
The Quran mentions the following 26 messengers by name. NameFreq.1. Moses1362. Abraham693. Noah434. Lot275. Joseph276. Adam257. Jesus258. Aaron209. Isaac1710. Solomon1711. Jacob (not including name Israel)1612. David1613. Ismail1214. Shu'aib1115. Saleh916. Hud717. Zachariah718. Yahya (John)519. Muhammad420. Job421. Jonah (not including Zan-Noon 21:87)422. Elias ( إِلْيَاس / Elijah)423. Amram324. Idris225. Zal-Kifl226. Elisha ( الْيَسَع )2 In addition, the … Continue reading Timeline of Prophets & Messengers
Jinn Companion & The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish texts discovered between 1947 and 1956 in eleven caves near the Dead Sea in the vicinity of Qumran, in what is now the West Bank. These scrolls, which date from the third century BCE to the first century CE, include biblical manuscripts, apocryphal writings, and … Continue reading Jinn Companion & The Dead Sea Scrolls
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