Intercession (shafa’a / شفاعة ) refers to the act of pleading or intervening on someone’s behalf. In the context of the Hereafter, it specifically denotes the idea of one entity interceding to God on the Day of Judgement to change the outcome of another, thus forever altering their destiny in the Hereafter. Check out the … Continue reading Intercession: Who is permitted? What will be said?
Faith vs. Works (Paul the Anti-Christ)
After Jesus's death, James, Jesus's brother, and Paul disagreed on whether righteousness was achieved through deeds or faith alone. Paul argued that after Jesus's death, one could not be saved by works, only by faith, as shown in Romans 3: 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the … Continue reading Faith vs. Works (Paul the Anti-Christ)
Bearers of Seed (2:223)
One of the Quran's verses often butchered in translation and interpretation is Sura 2: The Heifer (Al-Baqarah), verse 223. نِسَآؤُكُمْ حَرْثٌ لَّكُمْ فَأْتُوا۟ حَرْثَكُمْ أَنَّىٰ شِئْتُمْ وَقَدِّمُوا۟ لِأَنفُسِكُمْ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّكُم مُّلَـٰقُوهُ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ Here are some of the common traditional Sunni translations of this verse. Your wives are your tilth; go, then, unto … Continue reading Bearers of Seed (2:223)
Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Sahih Bukhari is considered the most revered collection of Sahih Hadith among traditional Muslims. Among these most "authentic" narrations, we see that 'Amr bin Maimun claims the following account regarding a she-monkey being stoned for adultery. Narrated `Amr bin Maimun: During the pre-lslamic period of ignorance I saw a she-monkey surrounded by a number of … Continue reading Hadith: Monkey Adultery
I am who I am (Bible & Quran)
In the below interview with Dr. Samuel Zinner, he shows how the Biblical passage in Exodus 3, where God informs Moses of His identity, also has a subtle divine echo in the Quran. 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers … Continue reading I am who I am (Bible & Quran)
Revealing Bodies and Evil
When Satan refused to abide by God's order to fall prostrate before Adam when he was commanded, instead of repenting and reforming, he requested a respite from God till the Day of Judgment. [7:12] He said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I ordered you?" He said, "I am better than he; You created me … Continue reading Revealing Bodies and Evil
Quran: Biblical Echoes
Envision a circle of art experts deeply engaged in discourse over the nuances of Renaissance artistry. As a newcomer interlaces into the dialogue, the original members of the group may be skeptical if the new member is qualified to contribute worthy commentary to the discussion. Yet, in a turn that transforms the tenor of the … Continue reading Quran: Biblical Echoes
The New Covenant
The Bible narrates several key covenants that God made with humanity. These covenants are significant because they reveal God's unfolding plan for redemption and His relationship with His people. Here are the primary covenants mentioned in the Bible: 1. The Noahic Covenant After the flood, God made an everlasting covenant with Noah and all living … Continue reading The New Covenant
Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Sura 111 of the Quran is entitled Thorns 'Al-Masad' ( الـمسد ) and is about how both Abu Lahab and his wife were condemned to Hell for leading and fueling the opposition to the prophet during his life. [111:1] Condemned are the works of Abee Lahab, and he is condemned.[111:2] His money and whatever he … Continue reading Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Can the prophet hear us?
In a previous article, we discussed how the Sunnis misunderstood 33:56 to imply that it is a commandment to perpetually send blessings upon the prophet. In this article, we will discuss how the Sunnis' understanding of Salawat is a flagrant violation of the entire message of the Quran. The Sunni masses promote that one should … Continue reading Can the prophet hear us?
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