In some previous posts I have discussed what the Qur’an represents for Muslims, how it was gathered, why we believe that it’s a divine book revealed by the sole creator of all that exists, etc. Among the facets of its inimitabiliy is the divine rhyme included in its verses. I know that reading a translation of… Continue reading The Divine Rhyme
The most important thing that anyone can learn from studying the lives of prophets, righteous and pious humans, and those who followed their path, is how to live like they lived, and how to be endowed with a pinch of their characters. True understanding of religion is to acquire the spirit with which we should… Continue reading Inhabitants Of Paradise
“Believers, take not Jews and Christians as friends.” [The Qur’an (5:51)] “This verse is enough to prove that Islam is a religion of hatred and enmity. It orders Muslims not to befriend the people of the book (i.e. Jews and Christians) on account of their faith.” [A fellow non-Muslim in a western TV program]. Now… Continue reading Verse 5:51 Unfurled
Leading a hard life in the desert, the Arabs were accustomed to making their hearts the pages inside which they memorized their endless poems, lineages, glorious events, and stories of old. Many of the people back then were unlettered. Even for those who knew how to read and write, the writing tools as such of ink… Continue reading Organization Of The Qur’an
Dr. Mustafa Mahmoud’s Last Words to Muslims Translated by: Ehab Shawky The human soul is like an ocean; it looks very calm on the surface, but in its depth, there are sharks, wales and piranhas. Likewise, in the soul’s depth there is envy, conspiracy and spite… Before man ever dove into the depths of the… Continue reading The Gates of Heaven
War has always been a disastrous disgusting affair. Men kill each other, families get destroyed, and worst of all, humanity betrays its trust, that is protecting the earth and being our Creator’s vicegerents on it. After any war, the ones who pay the price the most are widows and orphans, may Allah curse all those… Continue reading Orphans & Widows
For complete understanding, kindly read Polygyny In Islam Part I first. Polygyny in history: Dr. Jamal A. Badawi wrote a pamphlet on this issue, he stated many points that made polygyny a historical necessity, among them: Devastating wars in the past and at present, have taken their roll mainly among men. The result is not only… Continue reading Polygyny In Islam Part II
In this post I shall speak about the Qur’an as a book, and try to describe its effect on those who actually read it and ponder over its verses. If you ponder over the life of the first generation that embraced Islam, you will find that this generation was lagging far behind all other nations, they… Continue reading Magnet of Piety
The following is an illustrative conversation between 2 friends, one of them is a skeptic called Amr, and the other is a Muslim student from Al-Azhar called Zein. I designed this conversation a while ago to help the reader find answers for many questions which we hear on daily basis, or even ask ourselves, but… Continue reading Skepticism Infinite Loop
Many have fallen with the bottle in their hand. Among the most common misconceptions raised against the Qur’an is the issue of “Abrogation”. Some would say: “How come that the verses of the divine Holy book contradict themselves? One time God says one thing, later on, He says another! How could this hesitating attitude be… Continue reading Stay Sober
Islamic Methodologies Made Easy 