Tag: QURAN
The Tear in the Christian Salvation Safety Net
For Christians the crucifixion of Jesus is a dangerous safety net. The cross has become somewhat of a crux in the sense that many feel they can live their lives in whatever manner that pleases them, without consequence, because they believe the sacrifice of Jesus has already guaranteed their place…
When Each Criminal Will Step Aside
Gardens, rivers, trees, springs and beautiful spouses, perpetual life and everlasting joy. He who misses out would rather be put to eternal death than to observe this bliss and yet be separated from it. To be summoned to one side, reprimanded, ahead of a long, strenuous existence. All for what?…
Do you ever daydream about a brighter future?
Imagine being given a blank cheque signed off by a billionaire to enjoy as you wish. The things you could buy and places you could go would be determined by the extent of your imagination. If you can think it, you can have it! Though such a scenario is but…
The Fallacy of Comparing ‘Violence’ in the Qur’ān & Bible
A Dā’ī’s Perspective on Violence in the Qur’ān and Bible A recent computer analysis of the Bible and Qur’ān has been making waves on social media. OdinText, developers of analytics software, recently announced results from a comparative analysis of the Qur’ān and the Old and New Testaments using the latest…
An honour to outshine emperors
When Allāh frightens the disbelievers, He provides reassurance to the believers. Transitioning from a frightening scene of anguish and accountability, the chapter depicts the situation of those who expended their moments in worship and good action. After a busy life, full of struggle, sacrifice, patience and perseverance, the only thing…
Summoned to the Final Court
Perfect Justice is seldom achieved in this former life. This is because no matter how meticulously procedures are followed, in many cases, mistakes are made and flaws exist in man-made law itself. A natural consequence of this is that even after the best human endeavours, some injustice is inevitable. It…
“Repent, Believe and do Righteous Work”
And those who do not invoke with Allāh another deity or kill the soul which Allāh has forbidden , except by right, and do not commit unlawful sexual intercourse. And whoever should do that will meet a penalty. Multiplied for him is the punishment on the Day of Resurrection, and…
Who has the right to interpret the Qur’an?
The Qur'ān A book of guidance, revealed by Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) to his beloved Messenger, Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam). A book revealed by Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) ' sent down to you, full of blessing, so let people of intelligence ponder its Signs and take heed. ' A…
How the Qur’an led to the iPhone
The Modern World’s Debt to Islām Part 1: Out of Darkness Into Light Part 2: How the Justice of Islām Saved Jews and Christians Part 3: How the Qur'an led to the iPhone This series explores the astronomical impact that Islām had on the world. In the previous article we…
The Timeless Trend of Ridiculing the Caller
Arrogance was the first sin committed violating the right of Allāh. It before drove out the Satan from the company of the angels and, when against people, it drives them away from the company of the righteous. The apex of this illness is: when one is told to have Taqwa (God-consciousness), he turns away in…