Trinitarians claim that Jesus is God. [5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and … Continue reading Jesus ≠ God
Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
In the second half of Sura 5 verse 3, a statement reads, "Today, I have completed your religion, perfected My blessing upon you, and I have decreed Submission as the religion for you." Below is the complete verse. [5:3] Prohibited for you are animals that die of themselves, blood, the meat of pigs,* and animals dedicated … Continue reading Today, I have completed your religion (5:3)
Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
The Quran typically uses two words for death: "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) and "mawt" ( مَوْت ). The triliteral root for the word "waffa" ( وَفَّىٰ ) is "Waw-Fa-Ya" ( و ف ي ). This root occurs 66 times in the Quran, approximately 24 times in the context of death. The root is used most … Continue reading Two Deaths (Waffa & Mawt)
Fixed Traits vs. Malleable Attributes
I recently asked ChatGPT: Can a human be a cat? The initial response indicates that the application's creators did not like this line of question. Yet, after pressing it for an answer, it finally responded with the following reply: Humans cannot physically be cats, as they are biologically distinct species with different genetic, anatomical, and … Continue reading Fixed Traits vs. Malleable Attributes
Debate: Truth & Answers
In this article, God willing, we hope to answer two questions: What can debate tell us about truth? When we debate, are we required to have all the answers? Debate as a method for finding truth Debate is an excellent way for us to find answers to our questions, and when used appropriately, it can … Continue reading Debate: Truth & Answers
Quran as Healing
The word for healing in the Quran comes from the root "shin-fa-ya" ( ش ف ي ) and occurs six times in the Quran. wayashfiوَيَشْفِand He heals / cool9:14:8washifāonوَشِفَآءٌand a healing10:57:8shifāonشِفَآءٌa healing16:69:17shifāonشِفَآءٌa healing17:82:6yashfīniيَشْفِينِ[He] heals me.26:80:4washifāonوَشِفَآءٌand a healing."41:44:16 Physical Healing Three of these occurences are in reference to healing of the body. [9:14] You shall fight them, … Continue reading Quran as Healing
