religion
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Introduction Why are we here? Every human being, whether religious or secular, eventually confronts this question. The Qur’an, Islam’s revealed scripture, offers not only a theological answer but a deeply existential one. At the centre of its moral narrative is the story of Adam—not merely as the first human, but as a reflection of the…
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Introduction In the modern world, where personal autonomy is often prized above all else, religious prohibitions are frequently misunderstood as arbitrary restrictions—rules imposed from above to control desire or suppress freedom. In Islam, however, what is haraam—that which is forbidden—is not defined by human instinct, social tradition, or clerical whim. It is defined by God,…
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The Antichrist, or Dajjal, is not merely a future individual. He is a recurring phenomenon: a corruption that arises when religious authority is wielded without accountability, when God’s message is twisted into an instrument of control. The Qur’an repeatedly warns against this distortion—not from enemies of faith, but from within. Surah Al-Hadid, verse 25 presents…
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Understanding the Purpose of the Qur’an – A Guide for the Sincere Seeker When people encounter the Qur’an for the first time—whether in a hotel drawer, at a mosque, or through a friend—it is often introduced as a complete guide for life. Some Muslims, in their passion, cite the verse: “We have not neglected anything…
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We live by faith far more than we live by proof. We trust that the sun will rise tomorrow, though there is no deductive necessity that it must. We believe our memories are real, even though we’ve never stepped outside our minds to verify them. We accept that our parents are truly our parents, though…
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Introduction In an age of accelerating knowledge and secular confidence, faith is often cast as a relic—irrational, unnecessary, or even dangerous. But the deeper one ventures into the structure of human consciousness, the more fragile such confidence appears. Reason alone does not anchor us. The intellect, for all its brilliance, is haunted by its own…
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How a single word reveals the journey back to the soul’s first knowing of God يَوْمَئِذٍ يَصْدُرُ النَّاسُ أَشْتَاتًا لِيُرَوْا أَعْمَالَهُمْ “On that Day, mankind will return in scattered groups to be shown their deeds.” — Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:6) Introduction: Why This Reflection Matters There are verses in the Qur’an that don’t just speak—they echo.…
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In a time where eloquence and articulation is at an all time low, the attack against the importance of language and literature reigns supreme. To remain good pondering contemplators, we must remember that (paradoxically) it is through language that language is attacked. Language and Religion In a conversation during an interfaith event at Oxford, a…
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In an age defined by doubt, individualism, and a barrage of conflicting philosophies, few questions remain as persistent and perplexing as this: Who is God? For many, especially in the modern era, the nature of God feels abstract, distant, or even contradictory. Is He a loving caretaker or a stern judge? Is He detached from human…
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