When making judgments in religious matters, we must recognize the immense weight of our decisions. The consequences are not just temporary or worldly but eternal. A wrong judgment, if it leads us away from the truth, can result in losing our place in the Hereafter. Given that the ultimate consequence is Hell, it is not … Continue reading The High Stakes of Religious Judgment: Why Only the Quran Can Be Our Benchmark
What Actions Can Nullify All Our Works?
Imagine a man who spends his entire life building what he believes to be a grand palace. He lays each brick with care, invests all his time and resources, and dreams of the day he will finally step back and admire his masterpiece. But on the final day, just as he prepares to enter, he … Continue reading What Actions Can Nullify All Our Works?
Hadith As Divine Revelation (Wahi) Dilemma
The Quran repeatedly declares that those who rule by anything other than God's revelation are disbelievers (5:44), unjust (5:45), and wicked (5:47) and that He sent the scripture to judge among the people (2:213 & 4:105). This presented a fundamental problem for proto-Sunni scholars, whose religious rulings and theology relied heavily on the utilization of … Continue reading Hadith As Divine Revelation (Wahi) Dilemma
Hermeneutics: Mimetics vs. Reason
In daily life, people navigate decisions using different approaches, often without realizing it. Sometimes, we rely on imitation (mimetics)—following established norms, routines, or the behaviors of those before us. Other times, we use reasoning. Consider a doctor treating a patient. If the doctor follows a mimetic approach, they might apply textbook treatments precisely as written, … Continue reading Hermeneutics: Mimetics vs. Reason
H.M. Initial Counts (An Amazing Miracle)
The Quranic initials H.M. ( حم ) prefix seven consecutive suras in the Quran. These are, respectively, suras 40 through 46. If we add all the occurrences of these two letters across all seven of these suras, the total we obtain is 2,147, which is 19 x 113. Set #1 If we check to see … Continue reading H.M. Initial Counts (An Amazing Miracle)
Punishment for Adultery in Quran
The punishment for sexual immorality in the Quran can be found in the following verses: 24:2-10, 4:15-16, and 4:25. Each of these verses deals with different categories of sexual misconduct and legal conditions. Different Words for Sex in the Quran In English, a variety of expressions are used to describe sexual relations, ranging from formal … Continue reading Punishment for Adultery in Quran
Trade-Offs
Introduction: Every Choice Has a Cost In a well-known exchange, economist Milton Friedman was confronted by a college student about the safety of the Ford Pinto. The student argued that Ford should have invested more in safety measures to prevent fatalities, framing the issue as a moral failure on the company’s part. Rather than debating … Continue reading Trade-Offs
Life, Death, and Inception
Human existence is not confined to the boundaries of this earthly life; rather, it stretches back to a prior realm. As the Quran reveals, we were among God's creatures enjoying His provisions in Paradise before our arrival here. [2:25] Give good news to those who believe and lead a righteous life that they will have gardens … Continue reading Life, Death, and Inception
Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to the following Hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, it claims that the prophet foretold every event that would occur until the end of time. Narrated Hudhaifa: The Prophet (ﷺ) once delivered a speech in front of us wherein he left nothing but mentioned (about) everything that would happen till the Hour. Some of … Continue reading Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
The Myth of Mutawatir Hadith
Mutawātir: A successive narration that has been transmitted by such a large number (thousands) of narrators at each level of its chain of transmission that it becomes practically impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. Among Sunnis, Mutawatir Hadith are often presented as the gold standard of authenticity—a shield of … Continue reading The Myth of Mutawatir Hadith
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