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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
The Idols of Noah and the Idols of Arabia: What Does the Quran Say?
Part of the Series: The Quran, Idolatry, and the Emergence of Sectarian Religion Introduction One of the most familiar stories found in traditional Islamic literature
How Did the Traditional Story of Pagan Arabia Arise?
Part of the Series: The Quran, Idolatry, and the Emergence of Sectarian Religion Introduction Many Muslims grow up with a familiar picture of Pagan Arabia