Qur'an
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The Struggle With Sin is Insane!
The warnings about the fires of hell in the Bible and the Qur’an have the effect of making us very conscious of our sin. We can become very depressed about sin, feeling we are constantly missing the mark and falling short. The irony is, it’s possible to get into a frame of mind where we Continue reading
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If Jesus Christ Is the Unlettered Prophet Described in Surah Al-A’raf (Surah 7) of the Holy Qur’an, What Does This Mean for Christians?
What follows is a quotation from the Holy Qur’an (Chapter 7, Verses 156-158) in the M.A.S. Abdel Haleem transliteration: ‘I shall ordain My mercy for those who are conscious of God and pay the prescribed alms; who believe in Our Revelations; who follow the Messenger – the unlettered prophet they find described in the Torah Continue reading
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God Keeps a Clearly Written Record
I suppose I could vent about the mental health system and the way I’ve been treated during this admission. However, such an expression of bitter feelings would be unhelpful and unnecessary. God knows the thoughts of every heart and in the Qur’an He says that if all the trees in the world were pens, and Continue reading
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Free eBook: Discovering the Qur’an
Greetings, friends. Do you have an understanding of the contents of the Qur’an? As the Qur’an is believed by Muslims to be a divine revelation, should you not be acquainted with its teachings? To help you to answer the above questions, I have made my short book Discovering the Qur’an available for free as an Continue reading
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The Bible and the Qur’an
Both the Bible and the Qur’an are considered to be sacred Scripture by billions of people collectively. But how should one discern which Scripture to read and reflect upon? The answer is very simple: read both. Not only is there much in common between the two, it’s simply conscientious to have an understanding of both. Continue reading
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Was Jesus Really Crucified?
It’s Friday morning, just after 11am as I type. I’m sat outside a cafe in South London, composing this on my phone. It’s a really warm and sunny day, thanks be to God. Today is celebrated as Good Friday in Christianity. It is the day that is supposed to recall the crucifixion of Jesus. However, Continue reading
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