Sura 18 of the Quran, The Cave (Al-Kahf), is one of the Quran’s most unique chapters, particularly for the layered stories it presents and the historical narratives it subtly invokes. It features three major episodes: the account of the youth who sought shelter in a cave, the journey of Moses with a mysterious teacher, and … Continue reading From Refuge to Responsibility: A Symbolic Map of The Cave
Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
In a previous article, we addressed the popular Christian argument known as the Islamic Dilemma, which goes as follows: The Quran instructs Christians to follow the Gospel (Injeel). Therefore, Christians must adhere to the New Testament as it exists today. But the New Testament contradicts the Quran. Therefore, the Quran is false. This line of … Continue reading Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
Why Marriage?
A recent tweet exchange between Andrew Tate and Richard Cooper lit up social media. It was brief, smug, and resonated with a growing number of disillusioned men: “What’s the benefit of marriage for a man?”“There is none.” This sentiment has become increasingly common in certain circles: marriage is framed as a raw deal, a trap, … Continue reading Why Marriage?
<1% of Companions Are Cited as Sources of Hadith
The prophet was said to have had over 100,000 companions (ṣaḥābī) according to sources like Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī, with some sources indicating that 114,000 companions performed the pilgrimage with the Prophet after their conquest of Mecca. Despite their large number, most companions did not transmit hadith, even though prophetic Hadith could be simply observing something … Continue reading <1% of Companions Are Cited as Sources of Hadith
Fidelity to God Alone
What does guarding your chastity have to do with guarding your prayers? At first glance, these might seem like separate aspects of personal conduct—one physical, the other spiritual. Yet twice in the Quran, God places them side by side in His portrait of the ideal believer. In both Surah 23 and Surah 70, we are … Continue reading Fidelity to God Alone
God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
In modern Arabic, the term "āyah" (plural: "āyāt") is often understood as “verse,” referring to the Quranic text. However, in the Quran, the word carries a much broader and deeper meaning, signifying a sign, miracle, proof, or evidence. While many occurrences in the Quran pertain directly to written revelation or the miracles of the past … Continue reading God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
Dr. Michael Egnor was a committed atheist and accomplished neurosurgeon who believed that all of life’s mysteries could ultimately be explained through material processes. In his view, every question—from the nature of consciousness to the origin of thought—had a purely physical answer rooted in the brain. But the deeper he went into his surgical career, … Continue reading When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Abstract: No verse in the Quran states that it is sinful to pray behind a hypocrite. In fact, the Quran warns that one of the gravest sins is to attribute lies to God (6:19, 6:93, 6:144, 29:68, 39:32), and it condemns dividing into sects as a form of idol worship (30:31–32). Even the Messenger of … Continue reading Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
Among the Quran’s many vivid metaphors, few are as perplexing as the one found in Surah 22 (Al-Hajj), verse 31: [22:31] You shall maintain your devotion absolutely to GOD alone. Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD is like one who fell from the sky, then gets snatched up by vultures, or blown away by … Continue reading Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
Hadith Contradicts Itself—God’s Revelation Doesn’t
Throughout history, countless writings authored by men have been pawned off as divine revelation by religious authorities. The Quran, however, provides a clear and uncompromising litmus test—one that exposes forgeries and affirms what is truly from God: [4:82] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from other than God, they would have … Continue reading Hadith Contradicts Itself—God’s Revelation Doesn’t
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