Since “real” life is only possible through knowledge, those who have neglected learning and teaching are considered to be “dead,” even when they are biologically alive. We were created to learn and to communicate what we have learned to others. Real life is lived at the spiritual leve
Continue Reading →Ali Unal and Harun Gultekin – This well-researched and comprehensive book by Ali Ünal details the numerous prophecies about the advent of the holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in various world scriptures. The author argues that numerous prophecies of the co
Continue Reading →GENUINENESS OF THE QURAN The Quran consists of the rhythmic verses, phrases, sentences, and chapters relayed by Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, as revealed to him by God over a twenty-three-year period, and which he proclaimed as his Prophethood’s everlasting mirac
Continue Reading →Literally, the Quran means the thing arranged or collected and established in the heart, and recited. As a term, the Quran is the name of God’s miraculous or inimitable Word which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, written down and transmitted to succee
Continue Reading →The Quran was conveyed by Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, to humanity as God’s Word and testifies to his Prophethood. Being his greatest miracle, it challenges the Arabs of that time and all people to come until the Last Day to produce one chapter like it. It is unp
Continue Reading →Although this medium-sized book contains a certain amount of apparent repetition, it declares that everything wet and dry is in a Manifest Book (itself) (6:59). It addresses and satisfies all levels of understanding and knowledge, regardless of time and place. Hundreds of interpreters
Continue Reading →It is commonly accepted that in human history, God the Almighty has sent 124,000 prophets. According to the Islamic definition, a Prophet is one who comes with important tidings, “the tidings of the Religion,” which are based on faith in the existence and Unity of God and His angels,
Continue Reading →Even a superficial study of the Qurans wording, styles, and meaning shows that it is unique. Thus, it must be either below or above all other books in rank and worth. Since it is above all of them, it must be the Word of God. The Quran declares: You did not (O Messenger) read of any b
Continue Reading →The Qur’anic word translated as “destiny” is qadar. In its derivations, this word also means “determination,” “giving a certain measure and shape,” “dividing,” and “judging.” Muslim scholars of Islam define it as “Divine measure,” “determination,” and “judgment in the creation of thin
Continue Reading →Our conceit and weak devotion leads us to attribute our accomplishments and good deeds to ourselves and to feel proud of ourselves. But the Qur’an explicitly states: God creates you and what you do (37:96), meaning that Divine Compassion demands good deeds and the Power of the Lord cr
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