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Section Al-Furqan – Part 43

Section Al-Furqan – Part 43

We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan from where we last left off. We discussed the verse mentioning to prostrate at night in worship and stand steadfastly to our Lord. I must remember Him, reflect on His work which is how things are created in the universe. After witnessing His work, I must […]

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Section Al-Furqan – Part 42

Section Al-Furqan – Part 42

We are continuing with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an where we last investigated the verse describing the worshipers of the Merciful One who are the ones that walk upon the Earth with humility. The verse further mentioned that when the ignorant address them, they reply with “peace”. We discussed the deliberate usage […]

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Section Al-Furqan – Part 41

Section Al-Furqan – Part 41

We will continue with our study of Section Al-Furqan of the Qur’an. We were investigating the following verse: وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى جَعَلَ ٱلَّيْلَ وَٱلنَّهَارَ خِلْفَةًۭ لِّمَنْ أَرَادَ أَن يَذَّكَّرَ أَوْ أَرَادَ شُكُورًۭا 25:62 And It is He who has made night and day succeed each other, [Revealing His qualities in His creation] for anyone who desires […]

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Saturday Discussions

Arguments for Messengership – Part 53

Arguments for Messengership – Part 53

The Reasonings (page 145-147) “O brothers and sisters! The three points which some put forward to object to some Qur’anic statements are in fact miraculous aspects of the Qur’an and its styles. It is particular only to the Qur’an that it is able to address all levels of understanding and satisfy them at all times […]

By January 26, 2019 Read More →
Arguments for Messengership – Part 52

Arguments for Messengership – Part 52

What do you mean by God? The Reasonings- (page 143-144) “A REMINDER It is a rule of both eloquence and guidance that the evidence should be clearer than the thesis and known prior to it. For this reason, the apparent meanings of some Qur’anic verses relate to the impressions sensed by the majority of people. […]

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Arguments for Messengership – Part 51

Arguments for Messengership – Part 51

Recap: We are establishing the reasons behind the institution of Prophethood– Why does the Source of Existence of this universe need to establish a continuous series of Prophets to bring down or convey a message from It?  We are currently studying the message of the Prophethood of Muhammad, a historical figure and establishing what traits […]

By January 12, 2019 Read More →

Reflections

O Creator of the Moon!

O Creator of the Moon!

O Creator of the moon! Illuminate our hearts with the Reality that this beautiful universe points to! O Creator of the moon! Every being here is transient subject to perishing! O Creator of the moon! Transience does not satisfy my human expectations which longs for Eternal Happiness! O Creator of the moon! Nothing of this […]

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Does a magnet attract?

Does a magnet attract?

Does a Magnet Attract? Dr. Ali Mermer The Qur’an states that celestial bodies remain in their ordained paths, sustained by divine acts of creation. Meanwhile, materialist perspectives attribute this cosmic stability to physical laws of attraction and repulsion. This raises a fundamental question: Which framework better explains the underlying order of the universe? Three perspectives […]

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Living Life

Living Life

Life is like ink and a feather which we use to write something that carries meaning. What is the point of a meaning if it does not permeate my being? Life is like a keyboard which we use to type something that conveys a message. What is the point of a message if it is […]

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