Qur'an
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Discovering the Qur’an
Muslims believe the Qur’an is a perfect revelation from God, and the Qur’an describes itself as an unassailable Scripture which falsehood cannot touch from any angle (Surah 41:41-42). Since I read the Qur’an, and was powerfully moved by what I read, I have tried to encourage my Christian friends to read it. I have had Continue reading
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What Does it Mean to Say God is Love?
In this article, I’ll be reflecting on the idea that God is love, drawing upon some personal experience as well as some Scripture quotations. I hope my reflections will be thought-provoking and interesting. Continue reading
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Conflict in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
A key difference between the religions of Christianity and Islam is their approach to conflict. In Islam, it is acceptable to fight and kill in certain situations, though this is usually permitted as self-defence in the face of persecution. The Old Testament is full of conflict. God commands Israel to fight and conquer certain nations Continue reading
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The Changeable Will of God
The only certain way to discern the will of God is to observe how events unfold in reality. In any moment, God is free to do as He pleases, despite what any Scripture says. In the Qur’an, in Sura 13:39, the text reads “God erases or confirms whatever He will, and the source of Scripture Continue reading
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Understanding the Qur’an (Episode 4: Lord of the Worlds)
There is an interesting phrase that occurs dozens of times in the Qur’an. The phrase, which is used when referring to God, is ‘Lord of the Worlds’. When I read the Qur’an for the first time, my immediate reaction to this interesting phrase was to wonder whether the phrase referred to God in relation to Continue reading
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