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Idols and Abortion
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Apr 8, 2021
Spending in the Cause of God
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Apr 2, 2021
Apathy and Society
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Mar 12, 2021
Capital Punishment
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Mar 3, 2021
The Depth of the Arabic Quran
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Feb 26, 2021
Importance of Quran Translations
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Dec 25, 2020
Dioecious And Non-Dioecious
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Dec 10, 2020
Equality vs. Equity
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Dec 3, 2020
Intoxicants
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Nov 25, 2020
The Importance of Understanding
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Nov 20, 2020
The Tyranny of Idol Worship
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Nov 11, 2020
Trump as an Idol
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Nov 5, 2020
The Purpose of The Universe
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Oct 29, 2020
Following The Truth In Face of Bias
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Oct 22, 2020
Follow The Quran, Not The Ulama
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Oct 15, 2020
Hate Crimes & The Cobra Effect
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Oct 1, 2020
Corruption In Society
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Sep 24, 2020
Satan As A Khalifa
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Sep 18, 2020
Two Lessons About Hadith From The Quran
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Sep 10, 2020
Quran: The Only Legitimate Hadith
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Sep 3, 2020
Choice and Fairness
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Aug 30, 2020
Bigotry Is Not A Virtue
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Aug 27, 2020
China and The Three Gorges Dam (Perception of Nature vs. Reality of Nature)
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Aug 24, 2020
Where is Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa?
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Aug 20, 2020
God is Physical
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Aug 13, 2020
Light From Men vs. Light From God
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Aug 6, 2020
A Tale of Two Communities
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Jul 31, 2020
Quran Talk - Yesterday
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Jul 22, 2020
Child Marriage
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Jul 16, 2020
BLM and The Religion of Wokeism
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Jul 9, 2020
Free Speech, Cancel Culture, and the Manipulation of Language
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Jul 1, 2020
Abraham, Circumcision & Quran
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Jun 26, 2020
BLM vs Black Lives Matter
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Jun 17, 2020
Localism
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Jun 9, 2020
Justice in Society
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Jun 2, 2020
Metric By Which We Judge
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May 26, 2020
Algorithms For Life
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Dec 20, 2019
Quran: Top 10 Mistranslated Verses
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Dec 11, 2019
Quran Burning, Muslim Hypocrisy & China
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What should be our response to Quran Burning - Norway?
[6:68] If you see those who mock our revelations, you shall avoid them until they delve into another subject. If the devil causes you to forget, then, as soon as you remember, do not sit with such evil people. [6:69] The righteous are not responsible for the utterances of those people, but it may help to remind them; perhaps they may be saved.
[5:57] O you who believe, do not befriend those among the recipients of previous scripture who mock and ridicule your religion, nor shall you befriend the disbelievers. You shall reverence GOD, if you are really believers.
[4:140] He has instructed you in the scripture that: if you hear GOD's revelati…
Dec 6, 2019
Quran Talk - Mountains as Stabilizers
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[13:3] He is the One who constructed the earth and placed on it mountains and rivers. And from the different kinds of fruits, He made them into pairs - males and females. The night overtakes the day. These are solid proofs for people who think.
[88:17] Why do they not reflect on the camels and how they are created? [88:18] And the sky and how it is raised. [88:19] And the mountains and how they are constructed. [88:20] And the earth and how it is built.
The distance to the center of the Earth is 6,371 kilometers (3,958 mi),
Earth's inner core is the innermost geologic layer of the Earth. It is primarily a solid ball with a radius of about 1,220 kilometres (760 miles), which is about 20% of…
Nov 8, 2019
Wisdom - The Things That Never Change
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Knowledge / Wisdom / Understanding
[2:269] He bestows wisdom upon whomever He chooses, and whoever attains wisdom, has attained a great bounty. Only those who possess intelligence will take heed.
Proverbs 8: 10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold; to gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
What is wisdom?
[31:12] We have endowed Luqmãn with wisdom:
"You shall be appreciative of GOD." Whoever is appreciative is appreciative for his own good. As for those who…
Nov 1, 2019
False Prohibitions in Islam: Are Pirates Haram?
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[29:68] Who is more evil than one who fabricates lies and attributes them to GOD, or rejects the truth when it comes to him? Is Hell not a just retribution for the disbelievers?
[6:150] Say, "Bring your witnesses who would testify that GOD has prohibited this or that." If they testify, do not testify with them. Nor shall you follow the opinions of those who reject our revelations, and those who disbelieve in the Hereafter, and those who stray away from their Lord.
[7:32] Say, "Who prohibited the nice things GOD has created for His creatures, and the good provisions?" Say, "Such provisions are to be enjoyed in this life by those who believe. Moreover, the go…
Oct 18, 2019
Joseph
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[12:7] In Joseph and his brothers there are lessons for the seekers.
Dream #1 - Humility
When Joseph was explaining his dream to his father Jacob, there is a slight subtlety that is in the verse that is showing Joseph’s humility. The verse reads:
[12:4] Recall that Joseph said to his father, "O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon; I saw them prostrating before me.”
Notice that Joseph didn’t say:
"O my father, I saw eleven planets, and the sun, and the moon prostrating before me.”
This repeating of “I saw” appears to be a hesitation in telling his father what he saw, and shows Joseph’s humility even at a young age, that…
Sep 27, 2019
Salat (Contact Prayer) According to Quran
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Food for the soul
Every day we feed our bodies with breakfast lunch and dinner. We know that in order to be healthy it is essential to eat meals.
But what are we feeding our souls?
God has designated for us the meal for our souls through our Salat, our Contact Prayer, but unlike a meal for our body our souls are metaphorically disjoined from our body. When we miss a meal we feel the pangs of hunger, but when we don’t feed our souls their designated meals we don’t realize the suffering we are putting on our souls.
And the extent to the damage will be seen on the day of Judgment when we discard these worldly bodies garments and all that is left is our souls our real selves.
We will see that some souls on that Day have been no…
Sep 20, 2019
Rocks, Black Holes, and Quasars
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[2:50] Recall that we parted the sea for you; we saved you and drowned Pharaoh's people before your eyes.
2
50
6
وَأَغْرَقْنَا
and we drowned
wa-aghraqnā
غ ر ق
2
50
7
آلَ
(the) people (of)
āla
ا و ل
2
50
8
فِرْعَوْنَ
Pharaoh
fir'ʿawna
ف ر ع
2
50
9
وَأَنْتُمْ
while you
wa-antum
ا ن ت م
2
50
10
تَنْظُرُونَ
[you all] were looking.
tanẓurūna
ن ظ ر
[2:51] Yet, when we summoned Moses for forty nights, you worshiped the calf in his absence, and turned wicked.*
[2:52] Still, we pardoned you thereafter that you may be appreciative.
[2:55] Recall that you said, "O Moses, we will not believe unless we see GOD, physically." Consequently, t…
Sep 13, 2019
How Was Thamud Annihilated?
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How was Thamud Annihilated?
5 communities annihilated (أَهْلَكْ / ahlak) by God in one single event.
Transgressed so far from the right path there was no coming back
These communities rejected the 3 M’s: messenger, the message, and the miracle
* People of Noah
* People of Hud
* People of Saleh
* People of Lot
* People of Shu'aib
The annihilation of these communities are mentioned consistently in this order in Suras: 7, 11, and 26.
[14:9] Have you not heard about those before you—the people of Noah, 'Ãd, Thamûd, and others who came after them and known only to GOD? Their messengers went to them with clear proofs, but they treated them with contempt and said, "We disbelieve in what you are sent with…
Sep 6, 2019
Hypocrites
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* The Righteous
[2:3] who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity. [2:4] And they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before you, and with regard to the Hereafter, they are absolutely certain. [2:5] These are guided by their Lord; these are the winners.
2. The Disbelievers
[2:6] As for those who disbelieve, it is the same for them; whether you warn them, or not warn them, they cannot believe. [2:7] GOD seals their minds and their hearing, and their eyes are veiled. They have incurred severe retribution.
3. The Hypocrites
[2:8] Then there are those who say, "We believe in GOD and the Last Day," while they are not believers. [2:9] In trying to deceive GOD and those who…
Aug 30, 2019
Petra vs. Mecca
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Dan Gibbons - The Sacred City of Mecca - Have we Got it Wrong? | TRACKS
* The prophet was actually from Petra therefore Hajj and the Ka’bah are in Petra
* The place of the Ka’aba was had thriving in agriculture
* The Quran describes as the town of the Sacred Masjid as the “mother of cities” therefore this could not be Mecca as Mecca back then was a barren desert and not a major trading location as is depicted in some Hadith
* The one occurrence of Mecca in the Quran is potentially a misspelling and was probably originally spelled with a b as opposed to a m.
Findings based on Hadith and his claims of some of the earliest Mosque that the Qibla points to Petra and not Mecca.
Mecca is the town that contains the Ka’bah known as the Sacred House in the Quran. I…
Aug 23, 2019
Dietary Prohibitions
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[16:116] You shall not utter lies with your own tongues stating: "This is lawful, and this is unlawful," to fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD. Surely, those who fabricate lies and attribute them to GOD will never succeed.
[2:172] O you who believe, eat from the good things we provided for you, and be thankful to GOD, if you do worship Him alone. [2:173] He only prohibits for you the eating of animals that die of themselves (without human interference), blood, the meat of pigs, and animals dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced (to eat these), without being malicious or deliberate, he incurs no sin. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[16:115] He only prohibits for you dead animals, blood, the meat of pigs, and food which is dedicated to other than GOD. If one is forced…
Aug 16, 2019
Anger Management
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Example of Adam and Eve
[7:19] "As for you, Adam, dwell with your wife in Paradise, and eat therefrom as you please, but do not approach this one tree, lest you fall in sin." [7:20] The devil whispered to them, in order to reveal their bodies, which were invisible to them. He said, "Your Lord did not forbid you from this tree, except to prevent you from becoming angels, and from attaining eternal existence." [7:21] He swore to them, "I am giving you good advice.”
[20:117] We then said, "O Adam, this is an enemy of you and your wife. Do not let him evict you from Paradise, lest you become miserable. [20:118] "You are guaranteed never to hunger therein, nor go unsheltered. [20:119] "Nor will you thirst therein, nor suffer from any heat." [20:120] But the devil whispered to him,…
Aug 9, 2019
Unity - International Community of Submitters Conference 2019
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The one sin that God will not forgive if maintained until death
[4:48] GOD does not forgive idolatry, but He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who sets up idols beside GOD, has forged a horrendous offense.
[30:31] You shall submit to Him, reverence Him, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and—whatever you do—do not ever fall into idol worship. [30:32] like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.
Some submitters want to divide but in an attempt to avoid being an idol worshiper they label individuals that they deem as hypocrites as “no longer being believers”
[4:94] O you who believe, if you strike in the cause of GOD, you shall be absolutely sure. Do not say to one who offers you peace, "You are not a…
Aug 2, 2019
Human Potential & The Single Cause Fallacy
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[35:37] They will scream therein, "Our Lord, if you get us out of here, we will work righteousness, instead of the works we used to do." Did we not give you a life-long chance, with continuous reminders for those who would take heed? Did you not receive the warner? Therefore, taste (the consequences). The transgressors will have no one to help them.
Straw that broke the camels back
[3:155] Surely, those among you who turned back the day the two armies clashed have been duped by the devil. This reflects some of the (evil) works they had committed. GOD has pardoned them. GOD is Forgiver, Clement.
Messenger deviate we would have stopped the revelation to him
[12:24] She almost succumbed to him, and he almost succumbed to her, if it were not that he saw a proof from his…
Jul 24, 2019
Death of Jesus
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[3:54] They plotted and schemed, but so did GOD, and GOD is the best schemer. [3:55] Thus, GOD said, "O Jesus, I am terminating your life, raising you to Me, and ridding you of the disbelievers. I will exalt those who follow you above those who disbelieve, till the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is the ultimate destiny of all of you, then I will judge among you regarding your disputes.
[4:157] And for claiming that they killed the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, the messenger of GOD. In fact, they never killed him, they never crucified him—they were made to think that they did. All factions who are disputing in this matter are full of doubt concerning this issue. They possess no knowledge; they only conjecture. For certain, they never killed him. [4:158] Instead, GOD raised…
Jul 5, 2019
Professor James Tour - From Molecules to Cells
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Jun 28, 2019
Sectarianism & Division
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The one sin that God will not forgive if maintained until death
[4:48] GOD does not forgive idolatry, but He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who sets up idols beside GOD, has forged a horrendous offense.
Do not divide
[30:31] You shall submit to Him, reverence Him, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and—whatever you do—do not ever fall into idol worship. [30:32] like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.
[42:13] He decreed for you the same religion decreed for Noah, and what we inspired to you, and what we decreed for Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: "You shall uphold this one religion, and do not divide it." The idol worshipers will greatly resent what you invite them to do. GOD redeems to Himself whom…
Jun 21, 2019
Obey God and obey the messenger
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“Obey God and obey the messenger” or some rendition of this occurs in some 25 instances in the Quran.
Quran is the only legitimate Hadith
[45:6] These are GOD's revelations that we recite to you truthfully. In which Hadith other than GOD and His revelations do they believe?
[77:50] Which Hadith, other than this, do they uphold?
[12:111] In their history, there is a lesson for those who possess intelligence. This is not fabricated Hadith; this (Quran) confirms all previous scriptures, provides the details of everything, and is a beacon and mercy for those who believe.
Quran is the only source we have that is fully detailed - it is a complete book and contains examples of everything
[6:114] Shall I seek other than GOD as a source of law, when He has revealed…
Jun 14, 2019
Instinct and Morality
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Debating with an Atheist
If you debate with an atheist one of the core arguments they try to make it to try to prove that God is not Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All Powerful or Most Just
I think this is a really interesting indication that they even in their disbelief know that for God to exist he would have to be Most Gracious, Most Merciful, All Powerful or Most Just
Rather than even entertaining that God may not be these things they know to their core that God would HAVE to possess these qualities?
What does that tell you about human nature?
Monotheism natural instinct
[30:30] Therefore, you shall devote yourself to the religion of strict monotheism. Such is the natural instinct placed into the people by GOD. Such creation of GOD will never change. This is the perfe…
Jun 7, 2019
Prophecy - Muhammad, Quran, Messenger of the Covenant
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The Quran has a lot of prophecies
Sura 44 is about the prophecy of the smoke
Sura 54 is about the prophecy of the splitting of the moon
Prophecy for the end of the world etc.
Muhammad prophesied in Quran
[61:6] Recall that Jesus, son of Mary, said, "O Children of Israel, I am GOD's messenger to you, confirming the Torah and bringing good news of a messenger to come after me whose name will be even more praised (Ahmad)." Then, when he showed them the clear proofs, they said, "This is profound magic."
Deuteronomy 18:15 -
"A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, raise for you from among your kinsmen; to him you shall listen.
Deuteronomy 18:17-19
18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among them, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them ever…
May 31, 2019
Abrogation and Contradiction
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Theorem: a general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths.
In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem, relation of the three sides of a right triangle.
It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
The theorem can be written as an equation relating the lengths of the sides a, b and c, where c represents the length of the hypotenuse and a and b the lengths of the triangle's other two sides.
a^2+b^2=c^2
There are over 350 proofs to how to prove that this is true for all conditions
Fermat's last theorem
Pierre de Fermat, (born August 17, 1601, Beaumont-de-Lomagne, France—died January 12, 1665, Cas…
May 23, 2019
God of Awe
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[40:13] He is the One who continuously shows you His proofs, and sends down to you from the sky provisions. Only those who totally submit will be able to take heed.
Process of you hearing this sound
* I am pushing oxygen through my mouth
* My vocal chords vibrating
* mouth and tongue are manipulating that air to generate a sound
* Then forget the aspect that my voice is being digitized and processed and transforming my analog output to digital 1s and 0s that is being beamed to your device that is generating sound that is being picked up by your ears that vibrates little hairs that generate electrical pulses that your brain is transcribing into speech and applying meaning to that is stimulating thought
* Not to mention what else you may be doing while…
May 16, 2019
God Alone
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[4:48] GOD does not forgive idolatry, but He forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills. Anyone who sets up idols beside GOD, has forged a horrendous offense.
[4:146] Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted with the believers. GOD will bless the believers with a great recompense.
[39:53] Proclaim: "O My servants who exceeded the limits, never despair of GOD's mercy. For GOD forgives all sins. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful."
[31:13] Recall that Luqmãn said to his son, as he enlightened him, "O my son, do not set up any idols beside GOD; idolatry is a gross injustice."*
*31:13 How will you feel if you take care of a child, give him the best education, and prepare him for life, only t…
May 10, 2019
Inheritance of Orphans
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God in the Quran puts a lot of emphasis on the rights of orphans. And this is representative of a Quranic society where the individuals with the least say the smallest voices and the least protected are disproportionately emphasized in the Quran to make sure that their rights are not violated and that they are not taken advantage of or victimized.
The ones in society with the smallest voice the least protected
Mahatma Ghandi who said “A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.”
What is the definition of orphan:
Someone who doesn’t have a mother or father
4:3 marrying the mothers of orphans
Merriam Webster: one deprived of some protection or advantage
Helping children who do not have a bread earner / protector
Bu…
May 3, 2019
Quran Capitalism and Inequality - Part 2
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Why is it that despite in aggregate people’s economic situation has gotten better than it was years ago, people feel ever more disenfranchised than they have in the past?
Children are kind of micro examples of adults. The challenges and issues they deal with are elementary examples of how we are as adults.
They are kind of digestible simplified representations of ourselves
Kind of like Aesop Fables - little lessons for us to be more conscientious of our own behavior
So I learn a lot about myself from my kids - amazing little life lessons
So the other day I surprised my daughter after school and told her that we were going to go rock climbing
She was excited so we head over
When we park the car she tells me she wants to get rock climbing shoes
At first I explain…
May 2, 2019
Ramadan 2019
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[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation. [2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you…
Apr 26, 2019
Quran Capitalism and Inequality - Part 1
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Has world poverty gotten worse or better in the last 30 years?
(less than a $1/day adjusted to inflation in 1970 to $1.90/day)
* From 1990 to today there has been ~65% reduction in extreme poverty (from 36% of world population to
Apr 19, 2019
Satisfaction
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Rolling Stones - Keith Richards & Mick Jagger - I can’t get no satisfaction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZ4mAfta3s
Cow never asks am I satisfied with my life
two central questions that people ask themselves when determining whether they’re satisfied with something in their life:
* Am I doing better than I was before?
* Am I doing better than other people?
This applies to wealth, but also to attractiveness, height, and other things that people fret about. “But the problem is,” Norton says, “a lot of the things that really matter in life are hard to measure.
So if you wanted to be a good parent, it’s a little hard to know if you’re being a better parent now than you were a year ago, and it’s also hard to know if you’re a better parent…
Apr 13, 2019
Marriage According to Quran
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4 Requirements for Marriage
* Mutual desire and intention that the a man and a women would like to get married to spend the rest of their lives as a strictly monogamous couple
* Man provides the dowry - agree between the two what that is
* Solemn pledge man makes to the women
* Consummation
Should you do a formal marriage under state law? Should you announce it? Should you have a ceremony?
Ask yourself why not? Are you trying to make it easy to divorce
Only Mutually Acceptable Transactions Can Be Made
[4:29] O you who believe, do not consume each others' properties illicitly - only mutually acceptable transactions are permitted. You shall not kill yourselves. GOD is Merciful towards you.
The expectation is that the marriage is supposed to be for the…
Apr 5, 2019
Pessimism vs. Optimism
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Evolution vs. De-evolution
Sign of intelligence is that new information is created
E. coli Long-term Experiment on Evolution -
Started 24 February 1988.[2]
66,000 in November 2016.[3]
No new molecular machines
No newly designed cell structures
No new protein-coding sections of DNA
Evolution vs De-Evolution
* Example of how to make a car go faster - throw out the seats
* http://myxo.css.msu.edu/ecoli/
Because it is easier to destroy than to build
Ask you what are some decisions in your life you can make to make your life worse?
Easy
Run out in front of traffic
Poke your eyes out
Burn all your savings
Hit your head with a hammer
Hold your breath underwater until you pass out
If I ask you what can be done to make the future WORSE
You can probably c…
Mar 29, 2019
Mental Resilience
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If I went back two hundred years and I explained to the people back then that life has gotten so easy in our time that we literally have to pay money to go to a facility to lift heavy objects only to put them back where you got them and to run on a machine that doesn’t take you anywhere they would think that we have all gone crazy
The reason is because in the past doing hard labor was part of life
Let’s suspend disbelief for one second and imagine that reincarnation was real, then statistically there is a +90% chance that in all your past lives you were a farmer.
This is what makes people who believe reincarnation so comical is that they were
never a farmer in their past lives instead they were some knight or king/queen or general - a very prestigious historical figure,…
Mar 1, 2019
Believing Nations Prosper - Quran, Islam and Socialism
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What causes a nation to fail?
There are lots of theories
Maybe it is disease?
When the Europeans arrived, carrying germs which thrived in dense, semi-urban populations, the indigenous people of the Americas were effectively doomed. They had never experienced smallpox, measles or flu before, and the viruses tore through the continent, killing an estimated 90% of Native Americans.
Maybe it is poor financial planning like Communist Russia
Maybe it is a revolution like Iran in 1978
One of the theories I particularly like states that: when the complexity of operating a society outstrips its utility then it is destined to fail…
There are endless books and theories to what causes a nation to fail, but these are all by products of one single criteria that God tells us in…
Feb 1, 2019
God's Mercy
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What about when the right path is almost impossible to find?
So I have been watching a Netflix series called Ozark and the premise of the show is how one family keeps getting further and further away from righteousness and how they keep thinking that if they just do one more bad deed they will be able to get back to their normal lives.
In one of the episodes of Ozark, one of the main characters made the following quote that really resonated with me.
“evil comes when the righteous path is so hidden it looks like there is only one way out.”
What do you do when you reach a crossroads and you are being tested and you know the right path but it is too hard to make the right decision?
Scent of a women - I’ve been to the crossroads
The question is what should we d…
Jan 11, 2019
For Me Not To Me
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Mary
[3:42] The angels said, "O Mary, GOD has chosen you and purified you. He has chosen you from all the women. [3:43] "O Mary, you shall submit to your Lord, and prostrate and bow down with those who bow down.”
[3:45] The angels said, "O Mary, GOD gives you good news: a Word from Him whose name is 'The Messiah, Jesus the son of Mary.' He will be prominent in this life and in the Hereafter, and one of those closest to Me. [3:46] "He will speak to the people from the crib, as well as an adult; he will be one of the righteous.”
[19:23] The birth process came to her by the trunk of a palm tree. She said, "(I am so ashamed;) I wish I were dead before this happened, and completely forgotten."
[2:216] Fighting may be imposed on you, even though you dislike it. But yo…
Dec 25, 2018
Outrage
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F$%! the poor video
Three kinds of people
1. the ones who are indifferent
2. The ones who only react when they are offended
3. The ones who give to charity in either situation
[7:176] Had we willed, we could have elevated him therewith, but he insisted on sticking to the ground, and pursued his own opinions. Thus, he is like the dog; whether you pet him or scold him, he pants. Such is the example of people who reject our proofs. Narrate these narrations, that they may reflect.
It is good to speak up, but it shouldn’t be the only time we react is to an external stimulus
This is the difference between a thermometer and a thermostat
* Thermometer only reacts to the external environment
* Thermostat adjusts the settings of the environment
If we are only goi…
Nov 30, 2018
Value What We Work For
Which friend would you value more?
Friend #1
* If you go out to eat they cover the bill
* If you are going to watch Netflix or go to a movie they let you pick what to watch
* They let you pick the music when you are driving
* They take care of you when you are sick
* They even cook and clean for you
* In short, they expect very little in return just some appreciation
Friend #2
* They always want to pick what to watch
* If you go out to eat they expect you to cover the bill
* If they don’t get their way they yell at you and get angry
* They expect you to do things for them - to cook for them and clean up after them
* In short, expect everything from you and provide very little in return
Why do we have more favor towards our children rather than our parents?
It doesn’t make sense our parents raised us,
* they took care of us,
* they fed us,
* provided us with shelter and protection,
* they poured tons of money and made huge sacrifices…
Oct 15, 2018
Community
Animals and Birds: Submitting Creatures
[6:38] All the creatures on earth, and all the birds that fly with wings, are communities like you. We did not leave anything out of this book. To their Lord, all these creatures will be summoned.
List of animals mentioned in the Quran:
Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Fly, Mosquito, Raven, Camel, Sheep, goats, cattle, birds, dog, pig, ape, monkey, Cow, fish, serpent, donkey, locusts, butterfly, lice, frogs, horses, mules, quails, snake, wolf, Hoopoe, Spider, Ant, Bee,
Eusocial - (of an animal species, especially an insect) showing an advanced level of social organization, in which a single female or caste produces the offspring and nonreproductive individuals cooperate in caring for the young.
Ants, Bees, Termites
* Ant roles
David and Solomon
[27:15] We endowed David and Solomon with knowledge, and they said, "Praise GOD for blessing us more than many of His believing servants." [27:16] Solomon was David's heir. He said, "O people, we have…
Aug 31, 2018
How To Be A Superhero
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If you could have a super power what would it be?
Would you want to fly like Superman - faster than a speeding bullet
Or teleportation like Nightcrawler
Would you want to be super smart like professor Xavier
Or have rehealing process like Wolverine or an adamantium skeleton
As you are thinking which superpower you would want to have pay attention to your thought process?
What are you thinking as you are assessing any one of these superpowers?
Are you thinking that maybe if you had the ability to fly that you would never have to pay for a plane ticket again or commute to work
Are you thinking that maybe if you had super strength you could be a professional athlete, join the Olympics, impress people at the gym?
Or if you were super smart you could be the world…
Aug 23, 2018
Perfect Vengeance
What do you think the proper response should be for people who wish us ill? People who want to see us abandon God and our religion. People that want to see us disbelieve?
[2:109] Many followers of the scripture would rather see you revert to disbelief, now that you have believed. This is due to jealousy on their part, after the truth has become evident to them. You shall pardon them, and leave them alone, until GOD issues His judgment. GOD is Omnipotent.
[2:110] You shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat). Any good you send forth on behalf of your souls, you will find it at GOD. GOD is seer of everything you do.
Don’t Get Mad, Get Even
Don’t Get Mad, Get More Righteous
[15:94] Therefore, carry out the orders given to you, and disregard the idol worshipers. [15:95] We will spare you the mockers, [15:96] who set up another god beside GOD. They will surely find out. [15:97] We know full well that you may be annoyed by their utterances. […
Aug 17, 2018
Don't Turn God's Blessings Into Idols
Don’t Turn God’s Blessing into Idols
God gave each of us so many blessings
[16:18] If you count God's blessings, you cannot possibly encompass them. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[14:34] And He gives you all kinds of things that you implore Him for. If you count God's blessings, you can never encompass them. Indeed, the human being is transgressing, unappreciative.
When God blesses us we have a tendency to turn those blessings into idols that actually repulse us from God and from acting in a way that is pleasing to him
[41:50] And when we bless him after suffering some adversity, he says, "This belongs to me. I do not believe that the Hour will ever come to pass. Even if I am returned to my Lord, I will find at Him better things." Most certainly, we will inform the disbelievers of all their works, and will commit them to severe retribution.
[17:83] When we bless the human being, he becomes preoccupied and heedless. But when adversity strikes him, he turns despondent…
Aug 11, 2018
How Can You Stand That Which You Do Not Comprehend?
[3:154] …They said, "If it was up to us, none of us would have been killed in this battle." Say, "Had you stayed in your homes, those destined to be killed would have crawled into their death beds."
[3:156] O you who believe, do not be like those who disbelieved and said of their kinsmen who traveled or mobilized for war, "Had they stayed with us, they would not have died or gotten killed." GOD renders this a source of grief in their hearts. GOD controls life and death. GOD is Seer of everything you do.
Never fear never grief
[16:1] GOD's command has already been issued (and everything has already been written), so do not rush it.* Be He glorified; the Most High, far above any idols they set up.
[57:22] Anything that happens on earth, or to you, has already been recorded, even before the creation. This is easy for GOD to do.
Moses and his Teacher
[18:68] "How can you stand that which you do not comprehend?”
Moses mother threw Moses into the river
Jospeh’s brother threw…
Aug 4, 2018
God's Cryptography
[6:59] With Him are the keys to all secrets; none knows them except He.
Jul 26, 2018
Sexism In The Quran
[2:49/7:141] Recall that we saved you from Pharaoh's people who inflicted upon you the worst persecution, slaying your sons and sparing your daughters. That was an exacting test from your Lord.
[14:6] Recall that Moses said to his people, "Remember GOD's blessings upon you. He saved you from Pharaoh's people who inflicted the worst persecution upon you, slaughtering your sons and sparing your daughters. That was an exacting trial from your Lord.”
Some people read this and think it is sexist, why is this the worst persecution?
What kind of a society is that for the women who survive where their warriors and protectors have been killed?
Sexual assault against women higher in colleges where the women % is higher than the men
[3:195] Their Lord responded to them: "I never fail to reward any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female—you are equal to one another…
[4:32] You shall not covet the qualities bestowed upon each other by GOD; the men enjoy certain q…
Jul 19, 2018
Intellectual Dishonesty
One of the key tenants is not to lie or bear false witness
But there is a form of lying that most people overlook, don’t acknowledge or give a pass to and this is what makes it so dangerous
It is called intellectual dishonesty
We each have beliefs that we hold, either religious or non-religious, that we consider to be true.
And it is scary to think that we have understandings and belief that may not be true.
So rather than try to understand these fallacies that we may believe we ignore them.
A description of a submitter should be truth-seeker, a person who loves the truth irrespective where it takes us.
[43:78] "We have given you the truth, but most of you hate the truth."
We all consider ourselves virtuous. We think that we would be on the side of righteousness.
We try to avoid the disconnect we would feel to think that some of our beliefs may not be true.
Don’t believe everything you think.
My favorite definition of Truth is that which does not change.
If we think w…
Jul 13, 2018
Quran: A Message To The Children of Israel and The World
So who is the Quran for? Is it for the Arabs? Yes, it is written in Arabic, but it surprisingly does not speak well of the Arabs. It is interesting that the group of people that is addressed the most is the Children of Israel
[68:52] It is in fact a message to the world.
[38:87] "This is a reminder for the world.
Arabs only mentioned ~9 times in the Quran and most the mentions do not speak highly of them
Moses is the most frequently cited prophet in the Quran
Muhammad mentioned 4 times
Jesus / Adam each mentioned 25 times
Abraham 69 times
Moses is mentioned 136
The Quran is a book meant for the Children of Israel (39 times)
Divine Commandments to All Jews: "You Shall Believe in This Quran."
[2:40] O Children of Israel, remember My favor, which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your part of the covenant, that I fulfill My part of the covenant, and reverence Me. [2:41] You shall believe in what I have revealed herein, confirming what you have; do not be the first to reject it.…
Jun 29, 2018
The Fractal Design of Quran
[1:1] In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
[1:2] Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe.
[1:3] Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
[1:4] Master of the Day of Judgment.
[1:5] You alone we worship; You alone we ask for help.
[1:6] Guide us in the right path;
[1:7] the path of those whom You blessed; not of those who have deserved wrath, nor of the strayers.
* 2:62/5:69
Unity of All Submitters
[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who
(1) believes in GOD, and
(2) believes in the Last Day, and
(3) leads a righteous life,
will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Awesome aspect of a fractal it has infinite perimeter but a fixed volume
[31:27] If all the trees on earth were made into pens, and the ocean supplied the ink, augmented by seven more oceans, the words of GOD would not run out. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
[18:109] Say, "If the ocean were…
Jun 14, 2018
How Do We Know We Are Sincere?
In order to be able to understand the Quran there is one single requirement…Sincerity
Only the Sincere Can Understand the Quran
[56:75] I swear by the positions of the stars. [56:76] This is an oath, if you only knew, that is awesome. [56:77] This is an honorable Quran. [56:78] In a protected book. [56:79] None can grasp it except the sincere.
And this is true for all righteous endeavors. In order for people to be guided, they need to be sincere.
Moment of Truth
There was a game show called the Moment of Truth where contestants would be asked a series of questions after conducting a thorough lie-detector screening. If they truthfully answer all the questions they get $1M.
* Have you stole something from work
* Do you think your mom is unattractive
* Did you cheat on your husband
* Did you wish you married your ex-boyfriend
* Do you think you are a good person?
[41:19] The day will come when the enemies of GOD will be summoned to the hellfire, forcibly. [41:20] On…
Jun 6, 2018
12 Habits of Self Righteous People
1. It’s normal for you to think you have “special knowledge” no one else around you has access to, and this makes you feel like you have an “up” on others.
[56:77] This is an honorable Quran. [56:78] In a protected book. [56:79] None can grasp it except the sincere.
[2:171] The example of such disbelievers is that of parrots who repeat what they hear of sounds and calls, without understanding. Deaf, dumb, and blind; they cannot understand.
2. Is it common for you to walk into a room full of submitters and think “they don’t get it”?
[2:13] When they are told, "Believe like the people who believed," they say, "Shall we believe like the fools who believed?" In fact, it is they who are fools, but they do not know.
[83:29] The wicked used to laugh at those who believed. [83:30] When they passed by them, they used to poke fun. [83:31] When they got together with their people, they used to joke. [83:32] Whenever they saw them, they said, "These people are far astray!
3.…
May 31, 2018
Stoning In The Quran
The Qur'an does not mention the act of stoning (Rajm) for any crime.
Stoning is called rajm (Arabic: رجم) in Islamic literature, and is a practice found in:
* Saudi Arabia
* Iraq
* Afghanistan
* Yemen
* Somalia
* Sudan
* Northern Nigeria
* Qatar
* Iran (Islamic Republic)
Stoning is in the Quran,
but it is only done by the disbelievers
Sleepers of Ephesus
[18:20] "If they discover you, they will stone you, or force you to revert to their religion, then you can never succeed.”
Messengers
[36:18] They said, "We consider you bad omens. Unless you refrain, we will surely stone you, or afflict you with painful retribution.”
Shu’aib
[11:91] They said, "O Shu`aib, we do not comprehend many of the things you are telling us, and we see that you are powerless among us. If it were not for your tribe, we would have stoned you. You have no value for us.”
Noah
[26:116] They said, "Unless you refrain, O Noah, you will be stoned.”
Abraham…
May 27, 2018
Spiritual Benefits of Fasting (Ramadan Rebroadcast)
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
[16:18] If you count GOD's blessings, you cannot possibly encompass them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[13:28] They are the ones whose hearts rejoice in remembering GOD. Absolutely, by remembering GOD, the hearts rejoice.
[5:7] Remember GOD's blessing upon you, and His covenant that He covenanted with you: you said, "We hear and we obey." You shall observe GOD; GOD is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
[2:152] You shall remember Me, that I may remember you, and be thankful to Me; do not be unappreciative.
[14:7] Your Lord has decreed: "The more you thank Me, the more I give you." But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe.
[6:141] He is the One who established gardens, trellised and untrellised, and palm trees, and crops with different tastes, and olives, and pomegranate - fruits that are similar, yet dissimilar. Eat from their fr…
May 23, 2018
Parable of The Farmer and The Trees
[7:58] The good land readily produces its plants by the leave of its Lord, while the bad land barely produces anything useful. We thus explain the revelations for people who are appreciative.
Matthew 13 - The Parable of the Sower
3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying:
“A farmer went out to sow his seed.
4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow.
6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.
7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.
8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:
19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and d…
May 20, 2018
Fasting (Rebroadcast for Ramadan)
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
[2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling may substitute the same number of other days. GOD wishes for you convenience, not hardship, that you may fulfill your obligations, and to glorify GOD for guiding you, and to express your appreciation.
May 17, 2018
Is The Quran's Mathematical Miracle A Coincidence?
Is the Quran’s Mathematical Miracle a Coincidence?
Pennsylvania Lottery - 666
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_Pennsylvania_Lottery_scandal
On the night of April 24, 1980, more than six million viewers tuned in to the Pennsylvania lottery to watch The Daily Number to find out the winning three numbers for the $3.5 million jackpot.
Since the money drawn in by the lottery was for the benefit of senior citizens they would have a senior citizen draw the numbers and on that day they drew the numbers 6, 6, 6.
So what?
A large number of winners than normal?
So what?
Lottery authorities and local bookmakers became suspicious when they noticed that a large number of tickets were purchased for the eight possible combinations all involving the numbers 4 and 6.
So what?
They found out that the 4 & 6 balls of the drawing were lighter than the other digits at the time of the drawing that the other digits were covered in a thick latex to make them heavier.
So what?
They got a tip fro…
May 10, 2018
Quran Talk – Throw It Down
I Shouldn’t Be Alive (TV Show) -
* Skydiver stranded in middle of ocean should he stay on the log or try to swim to shore
Happiness Now, and Forever
[22:15] If anyone thinks that GOD cannot support him in this life and in the Hereafter, let him turn completely to (his Creator in) heaven, and sever (his dependence on anyone else). He will then see that this plan eliminates anything that bothers him.
Baby umbilical cord
Sometimes have to make the decision to throw it down
Moses Staff
[20:17] "What is this in your right hand, Moses?" [20:18] He said, "This is my staff. I lean on it, herd my sheep with it, and I use it for other purposes." [20:19] He said, "Throw it down, Moses." [20:20] He threw it down, whereupon it turned into a moving serpent. [20:21] He said, "Pick it up; do not be afraid. We will return it to its original state.
Moses Mom throw him into the river
[20:38] "When we revealed to your mother what we revealed. [20:39] "Saying: 'Throw him into the box, then…
May 3, 2018
Quran Talk - Proof of Work (How Can We Serve)
Every year news publications post the best places to work.
The best places to work in 2018 World Wide Technology...
In order to get a job at these companies there are certain criteria their employees need to meet
And if someone doesn’t possess these criteria their prospects of getting a job at one best places to work for looks grim.
Each angel has a specific purpose
The Angels
[37:164] Each one of us has a specific job. [37:165] We are the arrangers. [37:166] We have duly glorified (our Lord).
[13:11] Shifts (of angels) take turns, staying with each one of you—they are in front of you and behind you. They stay with you, and guard you in accordance with GOD's commands…
[50:16] We created the human, and we know what he whispers to himself. We are closer to him than his jugular vein. [50:17] Two recording (angels), at right and at left, are constantly recording.
When we opted to come to this earth in this one last chance to denounce our original sin and to prove that we des…
Apr 26, 2018
God Created Everything In Exact Measure
Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun, and the largest planet in the Solar System. How much bigger is Jupiter than Earth? Just to give you a sense of scale, Jupiter is 2.5 times more massive than all the rest of the planets in the Solar System combined. Jupiter’s diameter is 11.2 times larger than Earth. In other words, you could put 11.2 Earths side-by-side to match the diameter of Jupiter. And Jupiter’s volume is even bigger. It would take 1321.3 Earths to fill up the volume of Jupiter. In terms of surface area, Jupiter is 121.9 times bigger than the Earth. That’s how many Earths could be flattened out to cover the surface of Jupiter. Jupiter has 317.8 times the mass of the Earth.
Jupiter from earth is ~588km or 365miles
Comet Shomemaker July 1994: astronomers had not expected to see the fireballs from the impacts and did not have any idea in advance how visible the other atmospheric effects of the impacts would be from Earth. Observers soon saw a huge dark spot after the fi…
Apr 18, 2018
Was Prophet Muhammad Infallible?
Messenger selection process
[38:45] Remember also our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They were resourceful, and possessed vision. [38:46] We bestowed upon them a great blessing: awareness of the Hereafter. [38:47] They were chosen, for they were among the most righteous. [38:48] Remember Ismail, Elisha, and Zal-Kifl; among the most righteous.
[6:124] When a powerful proof comes to them, they say, "We will not believe, unless we are given what is given to GOD's messengers!" GOD knows exactly who is best qualified to deliver His message. Such criminals will suffer debasement at GOD, and terrible retribution as a consequence of their evil scheming.
[21:7] We did not send before you except men whom we inspired. Ask those who know the scripture, if you do not know.
Messengers are just humans…
[25:7] And they said, "How come this messenger eats the food and walks in the markets? If only an angel could come down with him, to serve with him as a preacher!”
[14:11] Their mess…
Apr 11, 2018
Growth Requires Sacrifice
Programmed Cell Death / Apoptosis is a process where the cell self-destructs
Between 50 and 70 billion cells die each day due to apoptosis in the average human adult. For an average child between the ages of 8 and 14, approximately 20 to 30 billion cells die a day.
Fingers and toes self-destruction to eliminate the webbing
Metamorphosis – only the very basic tissues are spared some of the respiratory system, heart, brain tissue, but aside from that just about the entire caterpillar is dissolved into a liquid that is reassembled into a butterfly
Growth requires change
Change requires something to die (to give up one thing for another)
“The idea that cells take an active part in their own death comes from an observation that in certain cases a cell has to make new molecules in order to die. If you prevent this, the cell can’t die. The cell is participating in its own death because it has to participate to make something in order to die.”
Kill Your Ego
[2:54] Recall that M…
Apr 5, 2018
Conforming to Survive or to Go Astray
Assyrian Proverb: “The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut”
This element of conformity to not be targeted is evolutionarily instilled in us
Across the entire animal kingdom you see a similar pattern with fish and birds
The reason for this is that it makes it difficult for the animal to focus on anyone out of the group to target so the hunter gets confused and fails in their approach
Zebras blend in to confuse the lion
The thought is that if everyone is responsible then by theory no one is responsible because it is hard to assert blame when everyone is involved
While this works for animals in the wild to preserve their physical survival, the opposite is true for our spiritual survival
A sure-fire way of not making it to heaven is thinking that if we stick with the majority and just believe what we were told by our parents or religious scholars will be sufficient
[74:49] Why are they so averse to this reminder? [74:50] Running like zebras. [74:51] Who are fleeing fr…
Mar 29, 2018
Mastery: Perfecting Our Submission to God Alone
Mastery. Greene, Robert. Penguin Publishing Group.
“In order to master a field, you must love the subject and feel a profound connection to it. Your interest must transcend the field itself and border on the religious. “
[6:161] Say, "My Lord has guided me in a straight path—the perfect religion of Abraham, monotheism. He never was an idol worshiper." [6:162] Say, "My Contact Prayers (Salat), my worship practices, my life and my death, are all devoted absolutely to GOD alone, the Lord of the universe. [6:163] "He has no partner. This is what I am commanded to believe, and I am the first to submit."
[2:165] …Those who believe love GOD the most.
“A false path in life is generally something we are attracted to for the wrong reasons—money, fame, attention, and so on. If it is attention we need, we often experience a kind of emptiness inside that we are hoping to fill with the false love of public approval. “
[76:8] They donate their favorite food to the poor, the orphan,…
Mar 21, 2018
Our Private Key To Unlock God's Message: Sincerity
Public Key Cryptography
* One Public Key one Private Key
* Public Key validates the sender of the message
* Private Key unlocks the message
* #19 is the public key - anyone anywhere can validate every letter, word, verse, sura of the Quran, but does not mean that they will have access to it
* Sincerity is the private key - this is what allows someone to unlock the message of the Quran.
* If someone is not sincere - they will not be able to understand Quran
[74:18 – 36] For he reflected, then decided. Miserable is what he decided. Miserable indeed is what he decided. He looked. He frowned and whined. Then he turned away arrogantly. He said, "This is but clever magic! "This is human made." …
Over it is nineteen.
We appointed angels to be guardians of Hell, and we assigned their number (19)
(1) to disturb the disbelievers,
(2) to convince the Christians and Jews (that this is a divine scripture),
(3) to strengthen the faith of the faithful,
(4) to remove all traces…
Mar 14, 2018
Contradictions In Quran
1. Allah created man from
Embryo
[96:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [96:1] Read, in the name of your Lord, who created. [96:2] He created man from an embryo. [96:3] Read, and your Lord, Most Exalted. [96:4] Teaches by means of the pen. [96:5] He teaches man what he never knew.
Water
[25:54] He is the One who created from water a human being, then made him reproduce through marriage and mating. Your Lord is Omnipotent.
Dust
[30:20] Among His proofs is that He created you from dust, then you became reproducing humans.
Nothing
[19:67] Did the human being forget that we created him already, and he was nothing?
Clay
[15:26] We created the human being from aged mud, like the potter's clay.
[21:30] Do the unbelievers not realize that the heaven and the earth used to be one solid mass that we exploded into existence? And from water we made all living things. Would they believe?
Prior to the big bang there was nothing – so we came from nothing
After big-bang…
Mar 9, 2018
The Push
What you just listened to was a trailer for a Netflix original called the Push
The Push is a social experiment conducted by Derren Brown who is a British mentalist.
If you have been listening to the podcast you might have heard me reference Darren Brown and some of the social illusions he has run.
He really is an experiment of understanding human psychology
The premise in the push is can he create a scenario where within a span of 72 minutes he can create a scenario where a person will push a human off a building to their death.
SPOILER ALERT….
IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT AND YOU WANT TO SEE IT PLEASE GO WATCH IT FIRST AND THEN LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT HEARING WHAT HAPPENED THEN CONTINUE LISTENING
I think the biggest mistake most people make when watching one of these social experiments is thinking what is wrong with these people…I would never do that
I noticed the people who are in complete denial about their ability to be manipulated are the most susce…
Mar 2, 2018
Quran Alone
Quran Alone
God's Messenger of the Covenant*
[25:27] The day will come when the transgressor will bite his hands (in anguish) and say, "Alas, I wish I had followed the path with the messenger. [25:28] "Alas, woe to me, I wish I did not take that person as a friend. [25:29] "He has led me away from the message after it came to me. Indeed, the devil lets down his human victims." [25:30] The messenger* said, "My Lord, my people have deserted this Quran."
Quran Should Be Our Only Source for Religious Law
Quran, the Whole Quran, and Nothing But the Quran
[6:19] Say, "Whose testimony is the greatest?" Say, "GOD's. He is the witness between me and you that this Quran* has been inspired to me, to preach it to you and whomever it reaches. Indeed, you bear witness that there are other gods* beside GOD." Say, "I do not testify as you do; there is only one god, and I disown your idolatry."
Quran: The ONLY Source
[17:46] We place shields around their minds, to prevent them from understanding…
Feb 23, 2018
Be Kind To One Another
Be Kind To One Another
Continue on from the last podcast regarding a loan of righteousness…
Fair vs. Kind
[5:8] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses. Do not be provoked by your conflicts with some people into committing injustice. You shall be absolutely equitable, for it is more righteous. You shall observe GOD. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
Submitters
[41:33] Who can utter better words than one who invites to GOD, works righteousness, and says, "I am one of the submitters"? [41:34] Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your best friend. [41:35] None can attain this except those who steadfastly persevere. None can attain this except those who are extremely fortunate.
Traits of the Believers
[42:37] They avoid gross sins and vice, and when angered they forgive. [42:38] They respond to t…
Feb 15, 2018
Loan of Righteousness
Think of an investment you missed out on
* Housing provided $1T wealth in the terms of home equity to home owners in 2017
* Amazon & Apple if invested years ago could have made so much money.
* Bitcoin going up from nothing to being worth ~$10k – Store of Value
All investments at one point didn’t look so promising so they were valued low. At that time there was no guarantee that the investment would be successful so people stayed away.
There is only a single investment that we can say with absolute certainty
The Best Investment
[2:261] The example of those who spend their monies in the cause of GOD is that of a grain that produces seven spikes, with a hundred grains in each spike. GOD multiplies this manifold for whomever He wills. GOD is Bounteous, Knower.
Return = 70,000% * manifold
They say there is no such thing as a sure thing…
Preoccupation With the Wrong Life
[30:6] Such is GOD's promise—and GOD never breaks His promise—but most people do not know. [30:7…
Feb 8, 2018
Want vs. Need
Do you know what you are made of?
Moses
[26:10] Recall that your Lord called Moses: "Go to the transgressing people. [26:11] "Pharaoh's people; perhaps they reform." [26:12] He said, "My Lord, I fear lest they disbelieve me. [26:13] "I may lose my temper. My tongue gets tied; send for my brother Aaron. [26:14] "Also, they consider me a fugitive; I fear lest they kill me." [26:15] He said, "No, (they will not). Go with My proofs. We will be with you, listening.
[20:41] "I have made you just for Me. [20:42] "Go with your brother, supported by My signs, and do not waver in remembering Me.
[2:286] GOD never burdens a soul beyond its means: to its credit is what it earns, and against it is what it commits. "Our Lord, do not condemn us if we forget or make mistakes. Our Lord, and protect us from blaspheming against You, like those before us have done. Our Lord, protect us from sinning until it becomes too late for us to repent. Pardon us and forgive us. You are our Lord and Master. Grant…
Feb 3, 2018
Parasites of Doubt
Inception
Wasp virus turns ladybugs into zombie babysitters
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/02/wasp-virus-turns-ladybugs-zombie-babysitters
Zombie spider builds a stronger web for the parasitic wasp that's sucking its blood
https://www.theverge.com/2015/8/6/9103979/parasitic-wasp-spiders-zombie-stronger-web
Satan infects the human with an idea
* The human believes they came up with the idea
* The human will foster the idea and the idea will grow
* The human will protect and defend the idea
* And the idea will manifest to action
[17:64] "You may entice them with your voice, and mobilize all your forces and all your men against them, and share in their money and children, and promise them. Anything the devil promises is no more than an illusion.
Satan Hypnotizes His Constituents
[7:179] We have committed to Hell multitudes of jinns and humans. They have minds with which they do not understand, eyes with which they do not see, and ears with which they do not hear. The…
Jan 18, 2018
Infinite Blessings
Louis CK | Everything is Awesome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviGil-U2HE
[14:34] And He gives you all kinds of things that you implore Him for. If you count GOD's blessings, you can never encompass them. Indeed, the human being is transgressing, unappreciative.
[16:18] If you count GOD's blessings, you cannot possibly encompass them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
If we try to count all the blessings that God has provided us just for a single day there is no way we can wrap our heads around so many
There are blessings that we can fathom and ones that we cannot even grasp
Site, sound, touch, smell, taste
We think we have only five senses but we have so many more
* being able to feel pain
* being able to feel heat/cold
* being able to tell up from down (vertigo)
* Being able to tell acceleration
* Knowing where your limbs are proprioception
* Being able to sense the passing of time
But for us this is all normal so we forget
When you woke up this morning did you…
Jan 5, 2018
Kill Your Ego Save Your Soul
Who is your #1 adversary?
[15:42] "You have no power over My servants. You only have power over the strayers who follow you.
Satan Disowns His Followers
[14:22] And the devil will say, after the judgment had been issued, "GOD has promised you the truthful promise, and I promised you, but I broke my promise. I had no power over you; I simply invited you, and you accepted my invitation. Therefore, do not blame me, and blame only yourselves. My complaining cannot help you, nor can your complaining help me. I have disbelieved in your idolizing me. The transgressors have incurred a painful retribution."
Introduction - "The horse has no ego. The horse’s owner can be rich or poor, tall or short, fat or thin, young or old, and the horse will serve them all. The dog has no ego; it will wag its tail to its owner, no matter how rich or poor the owner might be. The sun rises and sets every day at precisely the times prescribed by God. The moon follows its synchronized orbit around…
Dec 28, 2017
Be Grateful for the Intelligent Design of Your Eyes
Be Grateful for the Intelligent Design of Your Eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kboUBQnMP8w
Dec 21, 2017
True Belief vs. Lip Service
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The Story of Blondin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-yrfmqmGc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Blondin
I thought that was a great story to start the podcast with as I wanted to talk about what it means to believe in God.
A gallop poll last year found that 89% of American say they believe in God, but what does that truly mean?
To believe in the mere existence of God does not mean anything if you do not know, understand or believe who God is.
When we truly believe something our actions should correspond with our beliefs
In the story of Blondin despite the people witnessing him successfully walking 1100 feet across and 160 feet above Niagara falls numerous times and saying they believed with their lips showed they really didn’t believe because of their actions by not willing to get inside the wheelbarrow
If we truly believe in…
Dec 14, 2017
Why Would God Send Anyone to Hell?
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Why Would God Send Anyone to Hell?
What is hell?
* Hell is the absence of God
* Evil is the absence of goodness
* Darkness is the absence of light
* Cold is the absence of heat
Hell is the absence of God
God does not send anyone to Hell
On the contrary, people insist on going to Hell.
The people who do not develop and nurture their souls we will not be able to physically withstand the presence of God . And on the Day of Judgment, they will flee further away from God.
[69:13] When the horn is blown once. [69:14] The earth and the mountains will be carried off and crushed; utterly crushed. [69:15] That is the day when the inevitable event will come to pass. [69:16] The heaven will crack, and fall apart. [69:17] The angels will be all around, and Your Lord's dominion will then encompass eight (universes).[69:18] On that day, you will be exposed, nothing of you can be hidden.
*69:17 This earth is…
Dec 6, 2017
Why Was Satan Created?
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Why Was Satan Created?
Satan was created perfect
[5:116] GOD will say, “O Jesus, son of Mary,* did you say to the people, ‘Make me and my mother idols beside GOD’?” He will say, “Be You glorified. I could not utter what was not right. Had I said it, You already would have known it. You know my thoughts, and I do not know Your thoughts. You know all the secrets.
[5:101] O you who believe, do not ask about matters which, if revealed to you prematurely, would hurt you. If you ask about them in light of the Quran, they will become obvious to you. GOD has deliberately overlooked them. GOD is Forgiver, Clement.
Ezekiel 28:
12…“You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 13 “You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering:..
14 “You were the anointed angel who covers, And I placed you there. You were on the holy mountain of God; You walke…
Nov 28, 2017
We summon the guilty on that day blue
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You Have But One God
[20:98] Your only god is GOD; the One beside whom there is no other god. His knowledge encompasses all things. [20:99] We thus narrate to you some news from the past generations. We have revealed to you a message from us. [20:100] Those who disregard it will bear a load (of sins) on the Day of Resurrection. [20:101] Eternally they abide therein; what a miserable load on the Day of Resurrection! [20:102] That is the day when the horn is blown, and we summon the guilty on that day blue.
What does it mean that the disbelievers will be summoned on the Day of Judgement blue?
Angels Beat Up the Disbelievers
[47:27] How will it be for them when the angels put them to death? They will beat them on their faces and their rear ends.
[75:22] Some faces, on that day, will be happy. [75:23] Looking at their Lord. [75:24] Other faces will be, on that day, miserable. [75:25] Expecting the worst. [7…
Nov 16, 2017
Carol Tavris - Self-Justification in Everyday Life
Nov 10, 2017
Reducing Bias When Judging
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[4:105] We have sent down to you the scripture, truthfully, in order to judge among the people in accordance with what GOD has shown you. You shall not side with the betrayers.
Example of David
[38:21] Have you received news of the feuding men who sneaked into his sanctuary? [38:22] When they entered his room, he was startled. They said, "Have no fear. We are feuding with one another, and we are seeking your fair judgment. Do not wrong us, and guide us in the right path. [38:23] "This brother of mine owns ninety-nine* sheep, while I own one sheep. He wants to mix my sheep with his, and continues to pressure me."
[38:24] He said, "He is being unfair to you by asking to combine your sheep with his. Most people who combine their properties treat each other unfairly, except those who believe and work righteousness, and these are so few." Afterwards, David wondered if he made the right judgment. He thought tha…
Nov 1, 2017
Revolutionary Movie | Documentary Trailer
Revolutionary: Michael Behe and the Mystery of Molecular Machines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ToSEAj2V0s
Oct 26, 2017
Minimum Requirement For God's Salvation
Minimum Requirements For Salvation
[5:69] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, and the Christians; any of them who (1) believe in GOD and (2) believe in the Last Day, and (3) lead a righteous life, have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Unity of All Submitters
[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
INTRODUCTION
“While every religion has been corrupted by innovations, traditions, and false, idolatrous doctrines, there may be "Submitters" within every religion. There may be Submitters who are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or anything else. These Submitters, collectively, constitute the only religion acceptable to God. As emphasized by the theme on the front page of this book, all Submitters who a…
Oct 19, 2017
King of Chaos – By Dr. Rashad Khalifa
King of Chaos – By Dr. Rashad Khalifa (Video Link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU5hzVjRo2Q
Oct 13, 2017
Want vs. Earn
Two economist are walking past a car dealership and see a fully restored 1967 Chevy Camaro for sale and one of the economist says wow – I really want that car. And the other economist laughs and says no you don’t.
The last thing you want to do is explain a joke, but since that joke isn’t inherently funny we will make this exception.
If the economist really wanted the car he would be willing to part way with his money for that car. Or if he didn’t have the money he would get an extra job earn extra money to obtain that car. Since he wasn’t willing to make the tradeoff then he didn’t “really want to get that car”
Common shortcoming for all of us
A lot of things in life we want to have but we are not willing to do the work to do what it takes to obtain it
Adam and Eve is an example of people wanting what they have not earned
[7:20] The devil whispered to them, in order to reveal their bodies, which were invisible to them. He said, "Your Lord did not forbid you from t…
Oct 6, 2017
Free Will, Change & Righteousness
Sam Harris argues trying to convince someone there is no free will does not negate that there is still no free will – he equates this to knowing that 2 + 2 = 4 – regardless if you know this information or not doesn’t change the fact.
I would disagree if you know 2 + 2 = 4 then that changes your decisions and the way you engage in life. So if information can change our trajectory in life then therefore there is free will because we can pick and choose what knowledge we pursue. (with a caveat 19:75, 76)
Belief changes our mind and ultimately changes our understanding
Neuroplasticity shows that our brains can change. When our brains change it changes our biology. Molecules of emotion. When someone has their brain controlled that makes there hand want to move there is another part of us that wills for the hand not to move out of our control. – Candace Pert
God designed a system in this world where whatever it is we believe God will lead us by that belief.
This is apparent with…
Sep 28, 2017
Do We Have Free Will?
Matrix Reloaded – Neo visits the Oracle
Neo: I suppose the most obvious question is, how can I trust you?
Oracle: Bingo! It is a pickle, no doubt about it. The bad news is, there's no way if you can really know whether I'm here to help you or not. So it's really up to you. Just have to make up your own damn mind to either accept what I'm going to tell you, or reject it. (she holds something out to him) Candy?
Neo: (pauses) You already know if I'm going to take it?
Oracle: Wouldn't be much of an Oracle if I didn't.
Neo: But if you already know, how can I make a choice?
Oracle: Because you didn't come here to make a choice. You've already made it. You're here to try to understand WHY you made it. (Neo takes the candy, but just holds it) I thought you'd have figured that out by now.
There is no free will as everything is biologically determined
RadioLab - Fault Line - man has seizures has brain surgery increases sex drive gets addicted to porn. Has major OCD with porn collection…
Sep 22, 2017
Gog and Magog – Possible Metaphor
Splitting of the moon
[54:1] The Hour has come closer, and the moon has split.*
The Computer Is The Creature*
[27:82] At the right time, we will produce for them a creature, made of earthly materials, declaring that the people are not certain about our revelations.
Zul-Qarnain: The One With the Two Horns or Two Generations
[18:83] They ask you about Zul-Qarnain. Say, "I will narrate to you some of his history."
[18:84] We granted him authority on earth, and provided him with all kinds of means.
[18:85] Then, he pursued one way.
[18:86] When he reached the far west, he found the sun setting in a vast ocean, and found people there. We said, "O Zul-Qarnain, you can rule as you wish; either punish, or be kind to them."
[18:87] He said, "As for those who transgress, we will punish them, then, when they return to their Lord, He will commit them to more retribution.
[18:88] "As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, they receive a good reward; we will treat them kindly."…
Sep 12, 2017
Usury
Usury Prohibited*
[2:275] Those who charge usury are in the same position as those controlled by the devil's influence. This is because they claim that usury is the same as commerce. However, GOD permits commerce, and prohibits usury. Thus, whoever heeds this commandment from his Lord, and refrains from usury, he may keep his past earnings, and his judgment rests with GOD. As for those who persist in usury, they incur Hell, wherein they abide forever.
[2:276] GOD condemns usury, and blesses charities. GOD dislikes every disbeliever, guilty.
*2:275-278 It is an established economic principle that excessive interest on loans can utterly destroy a whole country. During the last few years we have witnessed the devastation of the economies of many nations where excessive interest is charged. Normal interest—less than 20%—where no one is victimized and everyone is satisfied, is not usury.
Divine Guarantee
[2:277] Those who believe and lead a righteous life, and observe the…
Sep 4, 2017
Daniel C. Peterson: Atheism or Faith - What Does It Matter
Dr. Daniel Peterson delivers a message to the 2017 FairMormon Conference. July 2017.
Dr. DANIEL PETERSON
A native of southern California, Daniel C. Peterson received a bachelor’s degree in Greek and philosophy from Brigham Young University (BYU) and, after several years of study in Jerusalem and Cairo, earned his Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Peterson is a professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic at BYU, where he has taught Arabic language and literature at all levels, Islamic philosophy, Islamic culture and civilization, Islamic religion, the Qur’an, the introductory and senior “capstone” courses for Middle Eastern Studies majors, and various other occasional specialized classes. He is the author of several books and numerous articles on Islamic and Latter-day Saint topics–including a biography entitled Muhammad: Prophet of God (Eerdmans, 2007)—and has lectured across the United States, in Europe,…
Aug 28, 2017
The Great Debate: Dr. Rashad Khalifa vs. Dr. Abdel Rahman
The Great Debate, Dr. Rashad Khalifa Vs. Dr. Abdel Rahman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWVsaSy9HXg
Aug 21, 2017
The Privileged Planet
The Privileged Planet, utilizing stunning computer animation, interviews with leading scientists, and spectacular images of Earth and the cosmos, explores a startling connection between our capacity to survive and our ability to observe and understand the universe. Is this correlation merely a coincidence? Or does it point to a deeper truth about purpose and intelligent design within the cosmos?
For example, the Earth is the only planet in the entire solar system that can experience a perfect solar eclipse. The proportions between the Earth, moon, and sun are perfect. Such that, the moon is 400x smaller, but also 400x closer to the earth than the sun.
While the effects of a solar eclipse are awe-inspiring the scientific significance is even greater. Because of a solar eclipse, we were able to confirm Einstein's theory of relativity in 1919, additionally, we were able to use light spectroscopy to determine the makeup of the sun as being predominately hydrogen and helium.
This finding…
Aug 14, 2017
Rules of Conduct
[6:52] And do not dismiss those who implore their Lord day and night, devoting themselves to Him alone. You are not responsible for their reckoning, nor are they responsible for your reckoning. If you dismiss them, you will be a transgressor.
Aug 7, 2017
Intro To The Mathematical Miracle of Quran
The Quran's Common Denominator
[74:30] Over it is nineteen.
[74:31] We appointed angels to be guardians of Hell, and we assigned their number (19)
(1) to disturb the disbelievers,
(2) to convince the Christians and Jews (that this is a divine scripture),
(3) to strengthen the faith of the faithful,
(4) to remove all traces of doubt from the hearts of Christians, Jews, as well as the believers, and
(5) to expose those who harbor doubt in their hearts,
and the disbelievers; they will say, "What did GOD mean by this allegory?" GOD thus sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is a reminder for the people.
[74:32] Absolutely, (I swear) by the moon.
[74:33] And the night as it passes.
[74:34] And the morning as it shines. One of the Great Miracles
[74:35] This is one of the great miracles.
[74:36] A warning to the human race.
Aug 1, 2017
Protection From Temptation
To Be Protected From Satan
[23:97] Say, "My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the whispers of the devils.
[23:98] "And I seek refuge in You, my Lord, lest they come near me."
An Important Commandment*
[16:98] When you read the Quran, you shall seek refuge in GOD from Satan the rejected.
[16:99] He has no power over those who believe and trust in their Lord.
[16:100] His power is limited to those who choose him as their master; those who choose him as their god.
The Test Begins
[7:12] He said, "What prevented you from prostrating when I ordered you?" He said, "I am better than he; You created me from fire, and created him from mud."
[7:13] He said, "Therefore, you must go down, for you are not to be arrogant here. Get out; you are debased."
[7:14] He said, "Grant me a respite, until the Day of Resurrection."
[7:15] He said, "You are granted a respite."
[7:16] He said, "Since You have willed that I go astray,* I will skulk for them on Your straight path.
[7:17] "I will come to…
Jul 24, 2017
Fractal Design of Quran
An object is Fractal when it has the property that the structure of its constituent parts reflect the structure of the whole and at various scales. The classic example would be a tree, where a branch of the tree held upright is as the whole tree, and even a leaf of a tree has in its veins a tree like branching structure. Thus a Fractal object is said to be self similar. Another property of Fractal objects is Nesting, i.e. the smaller constituents that make up the whole object and that reflect the structure of the whole object, are themselves contained within it. But then these smaller copies of the whole, themselves contain even smaller copies reflecting itself and the whole; and so on and so forth potentially ad infinitum. – Fractal.org
Benoit Mandelbrot - Hunting the Hidden Dimension Nova (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbK92bRW2lQ
The Strange Similarity of Neuron and Galaxy Networks
http://nautil.us/issue/50/emergence/the-strange-similarity-of-neuron-and-galaxy-networks
Jul 17, 2017
Prophecy of The Smoke
Joe Rogan Podcast
Episode 986 – Interview with Maynard James Keenan - lead singer from tool
http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/maynard-james-keenan-2
[57:4] He is the One who created the heavens and the earth in six days,* then assumed all authority. He knows everything that enters into the earth, and everything that comes out of it, and everything that comes down from the sky, and everything that climbs into it. He is with you wherever you may be. GOD is Seer of everything you do.
Sura 44, Smoke (Al-Dukhãn)
[44:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[44:1] H. M.
[44:2] And this enlightening scripture.
[44:3] We have sent it down in a blessed night, for we are to warn.
[44:4] In it (the scripture), every matter of wisdom is clarified.
[44:5] It is a predetermined command from us that we send messengers.
[44:6] This is a mercy from your Lord. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[44:7] Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them. If only yo…
May 22, 2017
Getting What You Want vs. Wanting What You Have
[2:61] Recall that you said, "O Moses, we can no longer tolerate one kind of food. Call upon your Lord to produce for us such earthly crops as beans, cucumbers, garlic, lentils, and onions." He said, "Do you wish to substitute that which is inferior for that which is good? Go down to Egypt, where you can find what you asked for." They have incurred condemnation, humiliation, and disgrace, and brought upon themselves wrath from GOD. This is because they rejected GOD's revelations, and killed the prophets unjustly. This is because they disobeyed and transgressed.
[17:11] The human being often prays for something that may hurt him, thinking that he is praying for something good. The human being is impatient. [17:12] We rendered the night and the day two signs. We made the night dark, and the day lighted, that you may seek provisions from your Lord therein. This also establishes for you a timing system, and the means of calculation. We thus explain everything in detail.
Apr 4, 2017
Has Science Discovered God?
Mar 6, 2017
Patience
Patience
Happiness is expectations minus reality
Patience is dictated by expectations
[16:1] GOD's command has already been issued (and everything has already been written), so do not rush it.* Be He glorified; the Most High, far above any idols they set up.
[43:33] If it were not that all the people might become one (disbelieving) congregation, we would have granted everyone who disbelieves in the Most Gracious mansions with silver roofs, and stairs upon which they could climb.
[10:11] If GOD hastened the retribution incurred by the people, the way they demand provisions, they would have been annihilated long ago. However, we leave those who do not believe in meeting us in their transgressions, blundering.
Things are happening in the background that we cannot see even though from our perspective it looks like nothing is happening
Example of farmer planting seeds
* Difference between no and not yet
[17:11] The human being often prays for something that may hurt him, thinking…
Jan 2, 2017
Strategy vs. Wishful Thinking
[7:46] A barrier separates them, while the Purgatory* is occupied by people who recognize each side by their looks. They will call the dwellers of Paradise: "Peace be upon you." They did not enter (Paradise) through wishful thinking.
The Worst Losers
[57:13] On that day, the hypocrite men and women will say to those who believed, "Please allow us to absorb some of your light." It will be said, "Go back behind you, and seek light." A barrier will be set up between them, whose gate separates mercy on the inner side, from retribution on the outer side. [57:14] They will call upon them, "Were we not with you?" They will answer, "Yes, but you cheated your souls, hesitated, doubted, and became misled by wishful thinking, until GOD's judgment came. You were diverted from GOD by illusions.
[15:2] Certainly, those who disbelieved will wish they were submitters. [15:3] Let them eat, enjoy, and remain blinded by wishful thinking; they will find out.
All Believers Are Redeemed, Regardless of t…
Dec 25, 2016
Why I Celebrate Hanukkah as a Follower of the Quran
Why I Celebrate Hanukkah as a Follower of the Quran
Our family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, and this has not been much of a topic of conversation until this year as our oldest daughter started preschool where she was exposed for the first time to the excitement other kids felt for all the festivities leading up to December 25th.
For background, the reason we don’t celebrate Christmas is for two reasons.
The first reason is because as followers of the Quran we are not to make distinctions between any of God’s messengers and therefore it is prohibited to celebrate the birth of one of God’s messengers, Jesus, at the exclusion of all the others.
Say, “We believe in GOD, and in what was sent down to us, and in what was sent down to Abraham, Ismail, Isaac, Jacob, and the Patriarchs; and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and all the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction among any of them. To Him alone we are submitters.” – Quran 2:136
The second reason is tha…
Oct 16, 2016
Self-Righteousness
20 Easy Ways to be a Self-Righteous Christian
http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/164408-sammy-adebiyi-20-easy-ways-to-be-a-self-righteous-christian.html
Sep 18, 2016
Fire-Maker
Fire-Maker
From computers to airplanes to life-giving medicines, the technological marvels of our world were made possible by the human use of fire. But the use of fire itself was made possible by an array of features built into the human body and the planet. Join biologist Michael Denton as he investigates the amazing story of how humans and our planet were exquisitely designed to harness the miraculous powers of fire and transform our planet. For more visit http://privilegedspecies.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an98jVCyApo
Aug 29, 2016
Tony Robbins - Achievement vs. Fulfillment
Tim Ferriss Podcast - Tony Robbins – On Achievement Versus Fulfillment
http://fourhourworkweek.com/2016/08/10/tony-robbins-on-achievement-versus-fulfillment/
Aug 20, 2016
Encouragement
Aug 13, 2016
How Will You Measure Your Life - Clay Christensen at TEDxBoston.
How Will You Measure Your Life - Clay Christensen at TEDxBoston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvos4nORf_Y
Aug 7, 2016
God of Wonders
God of Wonders Documentary (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAuGRhZsMCs
Jul 22, 2016
How to Change the World
Commencement speech by Naval Adm. William H. McRaven to The University of Texas at Austin in 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K13p1DlsDMQ
Jun 26, 2016
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5EPymcWp-g
http://www.discovery.org/v/33
https://www.amazon.com/Expelled-Intelligence-Allowed-Ben-Stein/dp/B001BYLFFS
Big science has expelled smart new ideas from the classroom ... What they forgot is that every generation has its Rebel! That rebel, Ben Stein (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) travels the world on his quest, and learns an awe-inspiring truth … that educators and scientists are being ridiculed, denied tenure and even fired – for the crime of merely believing that there might be evidence of design in nature, and that perhaps life is not just the result of accidental, random chance. To which Ben Says: Enough! And then gets busy. NOBODY messes with Ben.
Jun 10, 2016
Fasting (Ramadan)
[2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihhj_VSKiTs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTxHwa1DCkg
Dec 28, 2015
Unlocking the Mystery of Life
http://www.unlockingthemysteryoflife.com/
Dec 20, 2015
Wealth
Matthew [6:24] "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
[43:33] If it were not that all the people might become one (disbelieving) congregation, we would have granted everyone who disbelieves in the Most Gracious mansions with silver roofs, and stairs upon which they could climb.
Dec 6, 2015
Malala Yousafzai Nobel Peace Prize Speech 2014
Nov 30, 2015
Apathy
Apathy Condemned
[4:97] Those whose lives are terminated by the angels, while in a state of wronging their souls, the angels will ask them, "What was the matter with you?" They will say, "We were oppressed on earth." They will say, "Was GOD's earth not spacious enough for you to emigrate therein?" For these, the final abode is Hell, and a miserable destiny.
[4:98] Exempted are the weak men, women, and children who do not possess the strength, nor the means to find a way out.
[4:99] These may be pardoned by GOD. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiver.
Apathy Condemned
[5:79] They did not enjoin one another from committing evil. Miserable indeed is what they did.
[5:80] You would see many of them allying themselves with those who disbelieve. Miserable indeed is what their hands have sent forth on behalf of their souls. GOD is angry with them and, consequently, they will abide forever in retribution.
[5:81] Had they believed in GOD, and the prophet, and in what was revealed to him herein, they…
Nov 23, 2015
Dis-Honesty The Truth About Lies
Nov 9, 2015
God is Doing Everything - Sermon by Dr. Rashad Khalifa 1987
Nov 4, 2015
Information Enigma
Information Enigma
Discovery Institute (http://www.discovery.org/id/)
Stephen C. Meyer – Author of Darwin’s Doubt and Signature in the Cell
Douglas Axe – Phd in Molecular Biology
Information drives the development of life. But what is the source of that information? Could it have been produced by an unguided Darwinian process? Or did it require intelligent design? The Information Enigma is a fascinating 21-minute documentary that probes the mystery of biological information, the challenge it poses to orthodox Darwinian theory, and the reason it points to intelligent design. The video features molecular biologist Douglas Axe and Stephen Meyer, author of the books Signature in the Cell and Darwin’s Doubt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-FcnLsF1g&feature=youtu.be
Oct 27, 2015
Wonder of Creation: Soil: The Foundation of Life, Part I
Wonder of Creation: Soil: The Foundation of Life, Part I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEETdcLYhsQ
[18:45] Cite for them the example of this life as water that we send down from the sky to produce plants of the earth, then they turn into hay that is blown away by the wind. GOD is able to do all things.
[71:17] And GOD germinated you from the earth like plants.
Oct 19, 2015
Be Honest With All The People
Be Honest With All People [3:75] Some followers of the scripture can be trusted with a whole lot, and they will give it back to you. Others among them cannot be trusted with a single dinar; they will not repay you unless you keep after them. That is because they say, "We do not have to be honest when dealing with the gentiles!"* Thus, they attribute lies to GOD, knowingly.
You Shall Not Bear False Witness [4:135] O you who believe, you shall be absolutely equitable, and observe GOD, when you serve as witnesses, even against yourselves, or your parents, or your relatives. Whether the accused is rich or poor, GOD takes care of both. Therefore, do not be biased by your personal wishes. If you deviate or disregard (this commandment), then GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
Oct 12, 2015
Simulation Theory and Quantum Biology
[6:32] The life of this world is no more than illusion and vanity, while the abode of the Hereafter is far better for the righteous. Do you not understand?!
[30:39] "O my people, this first life is a temporary illusion, while the Hereafter is the eternal abode."
[57:20] Know that this worldly life is no more than play and games, and boasting among you, and hoarding of money and children. It is like abundant rain that produces plants and pleases the disbelievers. But then the plants turn into useless hay, and are blown away by the wind. In the Hereafter there is either severe retribution, or forgiveness from GOD and approval. This worldly life is no more than a temporary illusion.
Oct 4, 2015
Privileged Species
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoI2ms5UHWg
Sep 26, 2015
Saudi Arabia: Worst in Hypocrisy and Disbelief
God's System: Twelve Months Per Year*[9:36] The count of months, as far as GOD is concerned, is twelve.* This has been GOD's law, since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. This is the perfect religion; you shall not wrong your souls (by fighting) during the Sacred Months. However, you may declare all-out war against the idol worshipers (even during the Sacred Months), when they declare all-out war against you, and know that GOD is on the side of the righteous.
Altering the Sacred Months*
[9:37] Altering the Sacred Months is a sign of excessive disbelief; it augments the straying of those who have disbelieved. They alternate the Sacred Months and the regular months, while preserving the number of months consecrated by GOD. They thus violate what GOD has consecrated. Their evil works are adorned in their eyes.…
Sep 22, 2015
Placement Test
Sep 15, 2015
Sura 1 - The Key (Al-Fãtehah)
For a full list of episodes go to www.QuranTalk.podbean.com
- Peace
Sep 7, 2015
Constantine, Paganism and Christrianity
[5:17] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, the son of Mary. Say, "Who could oppose GOD if He willed to annihilate the Messiah, son of Mary, and his mother, and everyone on earth?" To GOD belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them. He creates whatever He wills. GOD is Omnipotent.
[5:72] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said, "O Children of Israel, you shall worship GOD; my Lord and your Lord." Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD, GOD has forbidden Paradise for him, and his destiny is Hell. The wicked have no helpers.
[5:73] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is a third of a trinity. There is no god except the one god. Unless they refrain from saying this, those who disbelieve among them will incur a painful retribution.
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Aug 29, 2015
Radhanath Swami - Influence without Affluence - Cambridge Nov 2014
Aug 24, 2015
Finding Purpose Through Humility and Confidence in God
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[47:21] Obedience and righteous utterances are expected of them. If only they showed confidence in GOD, when mobilization was called for, it would have been better for them.
[52:26] They will say, "We used to be kind and humble among our people.
Aug 17, 2015
Mentioning Only God in Our Prayers
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Aug 10, 2015
Radhanath Swami - Conflict Resolution
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Aug 5, 2015
Appreciation - Clean Water
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Aug 2, 2015
God's Love
[2:195] …GOD loves the charitable.
[3:76] …GOD loves the righteous.
[2:222] …GOD loves the repenters, and He loves those who are clean."
[3:146] … GOD loves the steadfast.
[3:159] … GOD loves those who trust in Him.
[5:13] …GOD loves those who are benevolent.
[5:42] …GOD loves those who are equitable.
[49:9] … GOD loves those who are just.
[61:4] GOD loves those who fight in His cause united in one column, like the bricks in one wall.
[8:24] O you who believe, you shall respond to GOD and to the messenger when he invites you to what gives you life. You should know that GOD is closer to you than your heart, and that before Him you will be summoned.
[50:16] We created the human, and we know what he whispers to himself. We are closer to him than his jugular vein.
[13:28] They are the ones whose hearts rejoice in remembering GOD. Absolutely, by remembering GOD, the hearts rejoice.
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Jul 29, 2015
Appreciation - Thank God for Clean Clothes
Mini-episode where we pick an item to be appreciative for. For complete list of podcast episodes go to qurantalk.podbean.com
Jul 27, 2015
Big Souls Love
Traits of the Righteous [25:63] The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace.
[31:19] "Walk humbly and lower your voice - the ugliest voice is the donkey's voice."
Submitters [41:33] Who can utter better words than one who invites to GOD, works righteousness, and says, "I am one of the submitters"? [41:34] Not equal is the good response and the bad response. You shall resort to the nicest possible response. Thus, the one who used to be your enemy, may become your best friend. [41:35] None can attain this except those who steadfastly persevere. None can attain this except those who are extremely fortunate. When the Devil Entices You [41:36] When the devil whispers an idea to you, you shall seek refuge in GOD. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[23:96] Therefore, counter their evil works with goodness; we are fully aware of their claims.
To Be Protected From Satan [23:97] Say, "My Lord, I…
Jul 22, 2015
Appreciation - Oral Hygiene
God willing going to start a series to pick a topic to reflect upon to grow in appreciation. This episode's topic dedicated to being appreciative to God is in regards to dental care and oral hygiene. Let us know what you think by contacting us at qurantalk@gmail.com
Jul 20, 2015
Money Addiction
Joy for the Believers
[10:58] Say, "With GOD's grace and with His mercy they shall rejoice." This is far better than any wealth they can accumulate.
[42:12] To Him belongs absolute control of the heavens and the earth. He is the One who increases the provision for whomever He wills, or reduces it. He is fully aware of all things.
[42:27] If GOD increased the provision for His servants, they would transgress on earth. This is why He sends it precisely measured to whomever He wills. He is fully Cognizant and Seer of His servants.
[28:77] "Use the provisions bestowed upon you by GOD to seek the abode of the Hereafter, without neglecting your share in this world. Be charitable, as GOD has been charitable towards you. Do not keep on corrupting the earth. GOD does not love the corruptors."
The Real Wealth
[28:80] As for those who were blessed with knowledge, they said, "Woe to you, GOD's recompense is far better for those who believe and lead a righteous life." None attains this excep…
Jul 11, 2015
Night of Destiny
Sura 97, Destiny (Al-Qadr)
[97:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [97:1] We revealed it in the Night of Destiny.[97:2] How awesome is the Night of Destiny! [97:3] The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months. [97:4] The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by their Lord's leave, to carry out every command. [97:5] Peaceful it is until the advent of the dawn.
Jul 5, 2015
The Physical Benefits of Fasting (Ramadan)
[7:31] O children of Adam, you shall be clean and dress nicely when you go to the masjid. And eat and drink moderately; Surely, He does not love the gluttons. [2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
Jul 1, 2015
Kings and Queens (Rebroadcast for Ramadan)
God's Promise Kings and Queens on Earth [24:55] GOD promises those among you who believe and lead a righteous life, that He will make them sovereigns on earth, as He did for those before them, and will establish for them the religion He has chosen for them, and will substitute peace and security for them in place of fear. All this because they worship Me alone; they never set up any idols beside Me. Those who disbelieve after this are the truly wicked.
Jun 28, 2015
Spiritual Benefits of Fasting (Ramadan)
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
[16:18] If you count GOD's blessings, you cannot possibly encompass them. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
[13:28] They are the ones whose hearts rejoice in remembering GOD. Absolutely, by remembering GOD, the hearts rejoice.
[5:7] Remember GOD's blessing upon you, and His covenant that He covenanted with you: you said, "We hear and we obey." You shall observe GOD; GOD is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
[2:152] You shall remember Me, that I may remember you, and be thankful to Me; do not be unappreciative.
[14:7] Your Lord has decreed: "The more you thank Me, the more I give you." But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe.
[6:141] He is the One who established gardens, trellised and untrellised, and palm trees, and crops with different tastes, and olives, and pomegranate - fruits that are similar, yet dissimilar. Eat from their fr…
Jun 19, 2015
Ramadan
[2:183] O you who believe, fasting is decreed for you, as it was decreed for those before you, that you may attain salvation.
*2:183-187 Like all duties in Submission, fasting was decreed through Abraham (22:78, Appendices 9 & 15). Prior to revelation of the Quran, sexual intercourse was prohibited throughout the fasting period. This rule is modified in 2:187 to allow intercourse during the nights of Ramadan.
[2:184] Specific days (are designated for fasting); if one is ill or traveling, an equal number of other days may be substituted. Those who can fast, but with great difficulty, may substitute feeding one poor person for each day of breaking the fast. If one volunteers (more righteous works), it is better. But fasting is the best for you, if you only knew.
[2:185] Ramadan is the month during which the Quran was revealed, providing guidance for the people, clear teachings, and the statute book. Those of you who witness this month shall fast therein. Those who are ill or traveling…
Jun 15, 2015
Abortion
The Major Commandments
[6:151] Say, "Come let me tell you what your Lord has really prohibited for you: You shall not set up idols besides Him. You shall honor your parents. You shall not kill your children from fear of poverty - we provide for you and for them. You shall not commit gross sins, obvious or hidden. You shall not kill - GOD has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. These are His commandments to you, that you may understand."
Abortion is Murder
[17:31] You shall not kill your children due to fear of poverty. We provide for them, as well as for you. Killing them is a gross offense.
[17:32] You shall not commit adultery; it is a gross sin, and an evil behavior.
[17:33] You shall not kill any person - for GOD has made life sacred - except in the course of justice. If one is killed unjustly, then we give his heir authority to enforce justice. Thus, he shall not exceed the limits in avenging the murder; he will be helped.
“Blood Money” The Business o…
Jun 7, 2015
The Miracle & The Message
[74:1] O you hidden secret.[74:2] Come out and warn. [74:3] Extol your Lord. [74:4] Purify your garment.
[74:30] Over it is nineteen.[74:31] We appointed angels to be guardians of Hell, and we assigned their number (19) (1) to disturb the disbelievers, (2) to convince the Christians and Jews (that this is a divine scripture), (3) to strengthen the faith of the faithful, (4) to remove all traces of doubt from the hearts of Christians, Jews, as well as the believers, and (5) to expose those who harbor doubt in their hearts, and the disbelievers; they will say, "What did GOD mean by this allegory?" GOD thus sends astray whomever He wills, and guides whomever He wills. None knows the soldiers of your Lord except He. This is a reminder for the people.
[74:32] Absolutely, (I swear) by the moon. [74:33] And the night as it passes. [74:34] And the morning as it shines. [74:35] This is one of the great miracles.
[74:36] A warning to the human race.
[7:75] The arrogant leaders among h…
Jun 1, 2015
Who Let The Wolves In?
[51:48] And we made the earth habitable; a perfect design.
[15:19] As for the earth, we constructed it, and placed on it stabilizers (mountains), and we grew on it a perfect balance of everything.
[67:3] He created seven universes in layers. You do not see any imperfection in the creation by the Most Gracious. Keep looking; do you see any flaw?
[67:4] Look again and again; your eyes will come back stumped and conquered.
[13:8] GOD knows what every female bears, and what every womb releases, or gains. Everything He does is perfectly measured.
[32:7] He is the One who perfected everything He created, and started the creation of the human from clay.
May 25, 2015
Inheritance
http://quranstudy19.com/2015/05/18/inheritance-distribution-47-48-411-412-4176/
Write A Will
[2:180] It is decreed that when death approaches, you shall write a will for the benefit of the parents and relatives, equitably. This is a duty upon the righteous.
[2:181] If anyone alters a will he had heard, the sin of altering befalls those responsible for such altering. GOD is Hearer, Knower.
[2:182] If one sees gross injustice or bias on the part of a testator, and takes corrective action to restore justice to the will, he commits no sin. GOD is Forgiver, Most Merciful.
Witnessing A Will
[5:106] O you who believe, witnessing a will when one of you is dying shall be done by two equitable people among you. If you are traveling, then two others may do the witnessing. After observing the Contact Prayer (Salat), let the witnesses swear by GOD, to alleviate your doubts: "We will not use this to attain personal gains, even if the testator is related to us. Nor will we conceal GOD's testi…
May 18, 2015
Unity of All Submitters
[3:200] O you who believe, you shall be steadfast, you shall persevere, you shall be united, you shall observe GOD, that you may succeed.
Unity of All Submitters
[2:62 and 5:69] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who
(1) believes in GOD, and
(2) believes in the Last Day, and
(3) leads a righteous life,
will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Believers are United
[3:103] You shall hold fast to the rope of GOD, all of you, and do not be divided. Recall GOD’s blessings upon you – you used to be enemies and He reconciled your hearts. By His grace, you became brethren. You were at the brink of a pit of fire, and He saved you therefrom. GOD thus explains His revelations for you, that you may be guided.
[3:104] Let there be a community of you who invite to what is good, advocate righteousness, and forbid evil. These are the winners.
[3:105] Do not be like those w…
May 10, 2015
World's Toughest Job
[16:78] GOD brought you out of your mothers' bellies knowing nothing, and He gave you the hearing, the eyesight, and the brains, that you may be appreciative.
[31:14] We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. His mother bore him, and the load got heavier and heavier. It takes two years (of intensive care) until weaning. You shall be appreciative of Me, and of your parents. To Me is the ultimate destiny.
[17:23] Your Lord has decreed that you shall not worship except Him, and your parents shall be honored. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never say to them, "Uff" (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout at them; you shall treat them amicably.
[46:15] We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. His mother bore him arduously, gave birth to him arduously, and took intimate care of him for thirty months. When he reaches maturity, and reaches the age of forty, he should say, "My Lord, direct me to appreciate the blessings You have b…
May 5, 2015
Seeds of Our Destiny
Moment of Death Predetermined
[3:154] After the setback, He sent down upon you peaceful slumber that pacified some of you. Others among you were selfishly concerned about themselves. They harbored thoughts about GOD that were not right - the same thoughts they had harbored during the days of ignorance. Thus, they said, "Is anything up to us?" Say, "Everything is up to GOD." They concealed inside themselves what they did not reveal to you. They said, "If it was up to us, none of us would have been killed in this battle." Say, "Had you stayed in your homes, those destined to be killed would have crawled into their death beds." GOD thus puts you to the test to bring out your true convictions, and to test what is in your hearts. GOD is fully aware of the innermost thoughts.
[47:29] Did those who harbor doubts in their hearts think that GOD will not bring out their evil thoughts?
[3:29] Say, "Whether you conceal your innermost thought, or declare it, GOD is fully aware thereof." He i…
Apr 27, 2015
What Do You Want In Life?
What is it that the human being desires?
To GOD belongs both the Hereafter, and this world.
53:24-25
Apr 18, 2015
Why Does God Allow Hardship?
[8:29] O you who believe, if you reverence GOD, He will enlighten you, remit your sins, and forgive you. GOD possesses infinite grace.
Jeremiah 29:11
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not for harm you, to give you a future with hope.
[6:132] Everyone will attain a rank commensurate with their deeds. Your Lord is never unaware of anything they do.
Apr 13, 2015
The Only Religion Approved by God
Submission: The Only Religion
[3:19] The only religion approved by GOD is "Submission." Ironically, those who have received the scripture are the ones who dispute this fact, despite the knowledge they have received, due to jealousy. For such rejectors of GOD's revelations, GOD is most strict in reckoning.
Abraham: Original Messenger of Islam*
[22:78] You shall strive for the cause of GOD as you should strive for His cause. He has chosen you and has placed no hardship on you in practicing your religion—the religion of your father Abraham. He is the one who named you "Submitters" originally. Thus, the messenger shall serve as a witness among you, and you shall serve as witnesses among the people. Therefore, you shall observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat), and hold fast to GOD; He is your Lord, the best Lord and the best Supporter.
Mar 16, 2015
Moral Argument
[91:6] The earth and Him who sustains it.
[91:7] The soul and Him who created it.
[91:8] Then showed it what is evil and what is good.
[5:100] Proclaim: "The bad and the good are not the same, even if the abundance of the bad may impress you. You shall reverence GOD, (even if you are in the minority) O you who possess intelligence, that you may succeed."
Why Our Children Don’t Think There Are Moral Facts
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/02/why-our-children-dont-think-there-are-moral-facts/?_r=0
The Moral Argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxiAikEk2vU
The Moral Argument for the Existence of God 1of2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42j9fKhURi8
The Moral Argument for the Existence of God 2of2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXEUbWs7bYs
Mar 1, 2015
Are You Sleeping?
We don't know we ares sleeping until we wake up.
Preoccupation With the Wrong Life[30:6] Such is GOD's promise - and GOD never breaks His promise - but most people do not know.
[30:7] They care only about things of this world that are visible to them, while being totally oblivious to the Hereafter.
[30:8] Why do they not reflect on themselves? GOD did not create the heavens and the earth, and everything between them, except for a specific purpose, and for a specific life span. However, most people, with regard to meeting their Lord, are disbelievers.
Feb 23, 2015
Love God the Most
[2:165] Yet, some people set up idols to rival GOD, and love them as if they are GOD. Those who believe love GOD the most. If only the transgressors could see themselves when they see the retribution! They will realize then that all power belongs to GOD alone, and that GOD’s retribution is awesome.
Mark 12:28 - 30
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating.
Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer,
he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus,
“is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
Feb 16, 2015
John Lennox Recap
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful A.L.M. This scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous; who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity.
2:0-3
We will show them our proofs in the horizons, and within themselves, until they realize that this is the truth. Is your Lord not sufficient as a witness of all things?41:53
The creation of the heavens and the earth is even more awesome than the creation of the human being, but most people do not know.40:57
Feb 9, 2015
Is Belief in the Supernatural Irrational- John Lennox at Harvard
When our miracles were presented to them, clear and profound, they said, "This is obviously magic."27:13
They said, "If only miracles could come down to him from his Lord!" Say, "All miracles come only from GOD; I am no more than a manifest warner."29:50
Feb 2, 2015
Prolonged Gratification
Appreciative vs Unappreciative Your Lord has decreed: "The more you thank Me, the more I give you." But if you turn unappreciative, then My retribution is severe.
14:7
"I am GOD; there is no other god beside Me. You shall worship Me alone, and observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) to remember Me.
12:14They are the ones whose hearts rejoice in remembering GOD. Absolutely, by remembering GOD, the hearts rejoice.
13:28
He should choose the difficult path.90:11
... Anyone who reverences GOD, He makes everything easy for him.65:4
Happiness: Now and Forever Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. They are those who believe and lead a righteous life. For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph.10:62-64
Jan 26, 2015
Delayed Gratification
Whoever seeks the rewards of the Hereafter, we multiply the rewards for him. And whoever seeks the materials of this world, we give him therefrom, then he receives no share in the Hereafter.
42:20
Jan 19, 2015
The Best Psychology (Part II)
These Are All the Words We Need
If all the trees on earth were made into pens, and the ocean supplied the ink, augmented by seven more oceans, the words of GOD would not run out. GOD is Almighty, Most Wise.
31:27
He should choose the difficult path. Which one is the difficult path? The freeing of slaves. Feeding, during the time of hardship. Orphans who are related. Or the poor who is in need. And being one of those who believe, and exhorting one another to be steadfast, and exhorting one another to be kind. These have deserved happiness.
90:11-18
Jan 11, 2015
Quran and Freedom of Speech
The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace.25:63
Grossness of Murder
Because of this, we decreed for the Children of Israel that anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people. And anyone who spares a life, it shall be as if he spared the lives of all the people. Our messengers went to them with clear proofs and revelations, but most of them, after all this, are still transgressing.
5:32
Jan 5, 2015
The Best Psychology (Part I)
Have you noted those who received a portion of the scripture, and how they choose to stray, and wish that you stray from the path?
4:44
Dec 29, 2014
Does Truth Change
Everyone on earth perishes.
Only the presence of your Lord lasts. Possessor of Majesty and Honor.
Which of your Lord's marvels can you deny?55:26-28
The truth has prevailed, and falsehood has vanished; falsehood will inevitably vanish."
17:81
Say "The truth has come; while falsehood can neither initiate anything, nor repeat it."34:49
Dec 22, 2014
God is our Boss
And GOD cites the example of two men: one is dumb, lacks the ability to do anything, is totally dependent on his master - whichever way he directs him, he cannot produce anything good. Is he equal to one who rules with justice, and is guided in the right path?
16:76
The messenger has believed in what was sent down to him from his Lord, and so did the believers. They believe in GOD, His angels, His scripture, and His messengers: "We make no distinction among any of His messengers." They say, "We hear, and we obey. Forgive us, our Lord. To You is the ultimate destiny."
2:285
Dec 15, 2014
Wisdom the Real Wealth
GOD raises those among you who believe, and those who acquire knowledge to higher ranks. GOD is fully Cognizant of everything you do.
58:11
Dec 8, 2014
Unending Appreciation
And He gives you all kinds of things that you implore Him for. If you count GOD’s blessings, you can never encompass them. Indeed, the human being is transgressing, unappreciative.
14:34
Dec 1, 2014
Good Reason for Everything
There is a Good Reason for Everything
[18:78] He said, "Now we have to part company. But I will explain to you everything you could not stand.
Nov 24, 2014
Valuing God's Message
...Distinguished from the rest are those among you who spend before the victory and strive. They attain a greater rank than those who spend after the victory and strive. For each, GOD promises salvation. GOD is Cognizant of everything you do.
57:10
Nov 18, 2014
Coyote & the Road Runner
They resorted to arrogance on earth, and evil scheming, and the evil schemes only backfire on those who scheme them. Should they then expect anything but the fate of those who did the same things in the past? You will find that GOD's system is never changeable; you will find that GOD's system is immutable.35:43
Others before them have schemed, but to GOD belongs the ultimate scheming. He knows what everyone is doing. The disbelievers will find out who the ultimate winners are.13:42
Nov 11, 2014
Why Are We Here?
We have offered the responsibility (freedom of choice) to the heavens and the earth, and the mountains, but they refused to bear it, and were afraid of it. But the human being accepted it; he was transgressing, ignorant.33:72
Nov 3, 2014
Quran & Criminal Justice
2:179 Equivalence is a life saving law for you, O you who possess intelligence, that you may be righteous.
Oct 27, 2014
Quran & Liberty
16:125-126
You shall invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and kind enlightenment, and debate with them in the best possible manner. Your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path, and He knows best who are the guided ones.
And if you punish, you shall inflict an equivalent punishment. But if you resort to patience (instead of revenge), it would be better for the patient ones.
2:190-191
"GOD does not love the aggressors...Oppression is worse than murder."
Oct 20, 2014
Admission Test
We will surely test you through some fear, hunger, and loss of money, lives, and crops. Give good news to the steadfast. 2:155
You will certainly be tested, through your money and your lives, and you will hear from those who received the scripture, and from the idol worshipers, a lot of insult. If you steadfastly persevere and lead a righteous life, this will prove the strength of your faith.3:186
Oct 6, 2014
God's Timing
And we made the earth habitable; a perfect design.
51:48
Jun 24, 2014
Waste
He is the One who established gardens, trellised and untrellised, and palm trees, and crops with different tastes, and olives, and pomegranate -fruits that are similar, yet dissimilar. Eat from their fruits, and give the due alms on the day of harvest,* and do not waste anything. He does not love the wasters. 6:141
Jun 14, 2014
Perfect Happiness
Absolutely, GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
They are those who believe and lead a righteous life.
For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph.
10:62-64
Jun 2, 2014
Ego...
Have you seen the one whose god is his own ego? Will you be his advocate? 25:43
May 27, 2014
Who's your God?
O you who believe, you shall remember GOD frequently. 33:41
May 20, 2014
David's Exemplary Piety
Be patient in the face of their utterances, and remember our servant David, the resourceful; he was obedient. 38:17
May 11, 2014
Buried vs. Planted
"...You see them bowing and prostrating, as they seek GOD's blessings and approval. Their marks are on their faces, because of prostrating. This is the same example as in the Torah. Their example in the Gospel is like plants that grow taller and stronger, and please the farmers...." 48:29
Apr 27, 2014
Heavy Message
If we revealed this Quran to a mountain, you would see it trembling, crumbling, out of reverence for GOD. We cite these examples for the people, that they may reflect. 59:21
Apr 14, 2014
Submit Willingly or Unwillingly
Are they seeking other than GOD's religion, when everything in the heavens and the earth has submitted to Him, willingly and unwillingly, and to Him they will be returned? 3:83
To GOD prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and so do their shadows in the mornings and the evenings. 13:15
Apr 9, 2014
God's Promise vs. The Devil's Promise
The devil promises you poverty and commands you to commit evil, while GOD promises you forgiveness from Him and grace. GOD is Bounteous, Omniscient. 2:268
Mar 31, 2014
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
This is to provide them with fruits, and to let them manufacture with their own hands whatever they need. Would they be thankful?
36:35
We thus made you an impartial community, that you may serve as witnesses among the people, and the messenger serves as a witness among you. We changed the direction of your original Qiblah only to distinguish those among you who readily follow the messenger from those who would turn back on their heels. It was a difficult test, but not for those who are guided by GOD. GOD never puts your worship to waste. GOD is Compassionate towards the people, Most Merciful.
2:143
Mar 25, 2014
Kings & Queens
GOD promises those among you who believe and lead a righteous life, that He will make them sovereigns on earth, as He did for those before them, and will establish for them the religion He has chosen for them, and will substitute peace and security for them in place of fear. All this because they worship Me alone; they never set up any idols beside Me. Those who disbelieve after this are the truly wicked.
24:55
Mar 16, 2014
Light
GOD is the light of the heavens and the earth. The allegory of His light is that of a concave mirror behind a lamp that is placed inside a glass container. The glass container is like a bright, pearl-like star. The fuel thereof is supplied from a blessed oil-producing tree, that is neither eastern, nor western. Its oil is almost self-radiating; needs no fire to ignite it. Light upon light. GOD guides to His light whoever wills (to be guided). GOD thus cites the parables for the people. GOD is fully aware of all things.
24:35
Mar 10, 2014
Decision
Say, "Those who choose to go astray, the Most Gracious will lead them on, until they see what is promised for them - either the retribution or the Hour. That is when they find out who really is worse off, and weaker in power."
GOD augments the guidance of those who choose to be guided. For the good deeds are eternally rewarded by your Lord, and bring far better returns.
19:75-76
Mar 3, 2014
Encryption
"O you hidden secret.
Come out and warn."
74:1-2
"This is an honorable Quran.
In a protected book.
None can grasp it except the sincere."
56:77-79
Jan 30, 2011
Episode 21 - Chapter 2 Verse 62
Unity of All Submitters
[2:62] Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
Oct 24, 2010
Episode 20 - Chapter 2: Verses 54 - 61
QuranTalk - Episode 20 - Chapter 2: Verses 54 - 61
Sep 6, 2010
Episode 19 - Chapter 2: Verses 40-53
Recitation & Discussion of Chapter 2 Verses 40-53
Aug 29, 2010
Episode 18 - Chapter 2: Verses 30-39
Recitation and discussion of Chapter 2 "The Heifer" verses 30-39
Aug 24, 2010
Episode 17 - Dr. Rashad Khalifa, What life is all about part 3 of 3
Dr. Rashad Khalifa's audio "What life is all about" part 3 of 3
Aug 20, 2010
Episode 16 - Dr. Rashad khalifa, What Life Is All About part 2 of 3
Dr. Rashad khalifa's audio: "What Life Is All About" part 2 of 3
Aug 17, 2010
Episode 15 - Dr. Rashad Khalifa, What Life Is All About part 1 of 3
Audio "What Life Is All About" from Dr. Rashad Khalifa, we broke up into 3 parts - this is the first of the three part series
Aug 12, 2010
Episode 14 - Chapter 2 : Verses 20 - 29
[2:20] The lightning almost snatches away their eyesight. When it lights for them, they move forward, and when it turns dark, they stand still. If GOD wills, He* can take away their hearing and their eyesight. GOD is Omnipotent.
[2:21] O people, worship only your Lord - the One who created you and those before you - that you may be saved.
[2:22] The One who made the earth habitable for you, and the sky a structure. He sends down from the sky water, to produce all kinds of fruits for your sustenance. You shall not set up idols to rival GOD, now that you know.
Aug 3, 2010
Episode 13 - Was Rashad Khalifa a Messenger of God?
[3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets, saying, "I will give you the scripture and wisdom. Afterwards, a messenger will come to confirm all existing scriptures. You shall believe in him and support him." He said, "Do you agree with this, and pledge to fulfill this covenant?" They said, "We agree." He said, "You have thus borne witness, and I bear witness along with you."
[5:19] O people of the scripture, our messenger has come to you, to explain things to you, after a period of time without messengers, lest you say, "We did not receive any preacher or warner." A preacher and warner has now come to you. GOD is Omnipotent.*
Feb 8, 2010
Episode 12 - Was Muhammad the Final Messenger?
Muhammad was the final prophet, not the final messenger.
[33:40] Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He was a messenger of GOD and the final prophet. GOD is fully aware of all things.
Feb 1, 2010
Messenger and Prophet
Prophet = Nabi = Bring new scripture
Messenger = Rasoul = Confirm existing scripture
[3:79] Never would a human being whom GOD blessed with the scripture and prophethood say to the people, "Idolize me beside GOD." Instead, (he would say), "Devote yourselves absolutely to your Lord alone," according to the scripture you preach and the teachings you learn.
[2:101] Now that a messenger from GOD has come to them,* and even though he proves and confirms their own scripture, some followers of the scripture (Jews, Christians, and Muslims) disregard GOD's scripture behind their backs, as if they never had any scripture.
[3:81] GOD took a covenant from the prophets, saying, "I will give you the scripture and wisdom. Afterwards, a messenger will come to confirm all existing scriptures. You shall believe in him and support him." He said, "Do you agree with this, and pledge to fulfill this covenant?" They said, "We agree." He said, "You have thus borne witness, and I bear witness along with yo…
Dec 5, 2009
Charity in the Quran
The Best Investment
[2:261] The example of those who spend their monies in the cause of GOD is that of a grain that produces seven spikes, with a hundred grains in each spike. GOD multiplies this manifold for whomever He wills. GOD is Bounteous, Knower.
Charity
[2:265] The example of those who give their money seeking GOD's pleasure, out of sincere conviction, is that of a garden on high fertile soil; when heavy rain falls, it gives twice as much crop. If heavy rain is not available, a drizzle will suffice. GOD is Seer of everything you do.
What to Give
[2:267] O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. Do not pick out the bad therein to give away, when you yourselves do not accept it unless your eyes are closed. You should know that GOD is Rich, Praiseworthy.
Nov 17, 2009
Episode 9 - Chapter 2 verses 1-19
Chapter 2 - The Heifer
[2:2] This scripture is infallible; a beacon for the righteous;
Nov 2, 2009
Episode 8 - The splitting of the moon
[54:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[54:1] The Hour has come closer, and the moon has split.*
[54:2] Then they saw a miracle; but they turned away and said, "Old magic."
[54:3] They disbelieved, followed their opinions, and adhered to their old traditions.
[54:4] Sufficient warnings have been delivered to alert them.
[54:5] Great wisdom; but all the warnings have been in vain.
Oct 20, 2009
Episode 7 - Muhammad was not illiterate
Muhammad was not illiterate and wrote the Quran with his own hand.
[96:1] Read, in the name of your Lord, who created.*
[96:2] He created man from an embryo.
[96:3] Read, and your Lord, Most Exalted.
[96:4] Teaches by means of the pen.
[68:1] NuN,* the pen, and what they (the people) write.
Oct 12, 2009
Episode 6 - Quran is the Only Hadith Authorized by God
[45:6] These are GOD's revelations that we recite to you truthfully. In which Hadith other than GOD and His revelations do they believe?
[31:6] Among the people, there are those who uphold baseless Hadith, and thus divert others from the path of GOD without knowledge, and take it in vain. These have incurred a shameful retribution.
[39:23] GOD has revealed herein the best Hadith;
[39:27] We have cited for the people every kind of example in this Quran, that they may take heed.
Oct 5, 2009
Episode 5 - The First Commandment Part 2 - Mentioning only God in our Salat
[72:18] The places of worship belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD.
[39:45] When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.
[16:123] Then we inspired you (Muhammad) to follow the religion of Abraham,* the monotheist; he never was an idol worshiper.
Sep 27, 2009
Episode 4 - The First Commandment - There is no other god beside God
The only Declaration of Faith, Shahaadah, approved by God is: "There is no other god beside God" (3:18, 37:35, 47:19).
Sep 21, 2009
Episode 3 - The Myth of Intercession
A Quranic look into the concept of intercession
Sep 16, 2009
Episode 2 - Chapter 1 - The Key
A look at the first chapter of the Quran, The Key.
Sep 13, 2009
Episode 1 - Introduction to the Quran's Mathematical Miracle
Short introduction to the mathematical miracle of the Quran and the mysterious Quranic Initials