In several places in the Quran, a profound truth emerges: what human beings set up as idols beside God are ultimately nothing. This realization will become crystal clear on the Day of Judgment when those who practiced idol worship, and called upon other than God, will be asked about the partners they claimed to associate … Continue reading Idols Are Nothing
Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
Satan’s objective is to lead people away from God’s commands, but his methods vary depending on the individual. For the outright disbeliever, he encourages neglect and abandonment of divine laws. However, for those who profess belief, his strategy is more deceptive—he pushes them toward excess, making them go beyond what God has decreed. Just as … Continue reading Falsely Claiming Halal and Haram is Shirk
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
Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
One of the messengers' functions while they are alive on Earth is to seek God's forgiveness for the believers. [4:64] We did not send any messenger except to be obeyed in accordance with GOD's will. Had they, when they wronged their souls, come to you and prayed to GOD for forgiveness, and the messenger prayed for … Continue reading Messenger Praying For Forgiveness (4:64)
Can one greet the dead?
One of the standard practices among Sunni Muslims is their greeting (Attahiyat) of the prophet during their Salat. Despite such practices being a blatant form of idol worship (shirk) according to the Quran and discussed in previous articles, does it even make any sense to send greetings to one who is dead according to the … Continue reading Can one greet the dead?
100% of Salat to the Prophet
In an episode of Blogging Theology posted on YouTube on July 31, 2023, Imam Sami Zaharna says that the prophet recommended that one's Salat, dua, and zikr should be 100% exclusively upon the prophet! https://twitter.com/talkquran/status/1691968927247864094?s=20 He bases this understanding on the following Hadith. At-Tufail bin Ubayy bin Ka'b narrated from his father who said: "When … Continue reading 100% of Salat to the Prophet
Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
Hadith: Do not turn houses into graves According to a Hadith attributed to Abu Hurairah, the prophet prohibited turning one's house into graves. Narrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Do not turn your houses into graves. Indeed Shaitan does not enter the house in which Surat Al-Baqarah is recited." حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، … Continue reading Worshiping the Prophet’s Grave
Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
The Quran warns the believers that some people have established masjids to cause harm and to promote disbelief and that the devotees of God alone should avoid such masjids for the sake of protecting their souls. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those … Continue reading Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
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