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Three Responses to God’s Guidance: Believers, Disbelievers and Hypocrites
Surah Al-Fatihah asks God to guide us to the straight path. At the beginning of Surah 2, God presents His guidance and describes three responses

Why Did God Reveal the Quran?
Why did God reveal the Quran? The Quran answers this question by describing itself as guidance, mercy, light, healing, and a reminder for humanity. Discover

The Heart in the Quran
The Quran teaches that the heart is the center of faith, sincerity, worship, and character. Discover what it means to possess a “sound heart” (qalbun

Allah and Rabb: Understanding Two Distinct Quranic Terms for the One God
The Quran uses both “Allah” and “Rabb,” but they are not interchangeable. Allah identifies the One true God, while Rabb describes His lordship, care, guidance,

If We Accept God’s Messenger, We Must Also Accept His Method
Introduction Many believers accept that Rashad Khalifa was the messenger spoken of in God’s covenant with the prophets: “GOD took a covenant from the prophets,

Obedience to a Human Messenger Is Conditional: What Does the Quran Actually Teach?
The Quran commands believers to obey the messenger, but does it teach unconditional obedience to a human being? A Quran-alone examination of authority, revelation, and