In the previous article, we saw that the Quran references Satan as Iblees before his fall. The Quran also informs us that Iblees was an angel that became a jinn after he disobeyed God. The most comprehensive verse depicting this is the following: [18:50] We said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam." They fell prostrate, … Continue reading Satan Became a Jinn (18:50)
Bashar & Insan
Two words are predominately used in the Quran to denote the human. The first word is bashar ( بَشَر ) and the other is insan ( إِنسَـٰن ). In the Quran, the word bashar occurs 38 times, and insan occurs 91 times in their various forms. Summary of Context for Bashar Here is a summary … Continue reading Bashar & Insan
Iblees & Satan
There appears to be a pattern in the Quran where it gives the name Iblees ( إِبْلِيسَ ) to Satan before he defied God's commandment to fall prostrate before Adam, and after his exposure, he is referred to as Satan ( l-Shaitan / ٱلشَّيْطَـٰن ). The name Iblees occurs 11 times in the Quran and … Continue reading Iblees & Satan
Miracles & Timing (Part III)
In the initial article from this series, we delved into the dual mechanisms through which God enacts miracles in our world. The first method is encapsulated in the divine command, "Be" (kun / كُن ), which instantaneously brings into being what is decreed (fayakūnu / فَيَكُونُ ). The second method involves the intricate weaving of … Continue reading Miracles & Timing (Part III)
