The very essence, interwoven within the fabric of Islam, is the conviction in the Creator of the Universe. The belief in the Sole Entity that developed and designed the grandest and the most diminutive elements of existence is the most basic concept of faith. God is the Composer of the harmony in the Universe; orchestrating […]
What do Muslims Think of Jesus (pbuh)?
Mary was chosen above all women to be blessed with one of the greatest of God’s gifts to humanity. When she was a young woman an angel in the form of a man approached her. She feared him, though he only came to make her aware of her special purpose; she was to bear a […]
Who is Muhammad (pbuh)?
Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah in 570 A.D. His father, Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, died two months before he was born. His mother named him “Ahmad”, and his grandfather, who loved him very much, gave him the appellation “Muhammad” which means “Praised One.” However, because of the Arab tradition, he was called […]
The Concept of Original Sin…
As regards the ‘original sin‘, Islam does not admit this theme. Its main concern is the ‘Acquired Sin‘. According to Islam ‘sin’ is neither like a hereditary disease that is transferred from a father to his son through reproductive system nor is sin like a rank or a title that can be passed from an […]
Muhammad (pbuh) Foretold in the New Testament
There exist some prophecies regarding the Prophet of Islam in the NT of the Bible as well. The most conspicuous among them is that of the ‘Gospel according to St. John’ with reference to ‘the Comforter’ or ‘Paraclete’. And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide […]
From Among all Nations or From the Seed of Abraham (pbuh)
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Al-Ankaboot 29: 27 and Al-Nah’l 16: 36. The relevant part of Al-Ankaboot 29: 27 reads as: وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ إِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَجَعَلْنَا فِي ذُرِّيَّتِهِ النُّبُوَّةَ وَالْكِتَابَ وَآتَيْنَاهُ And we gave him [i.e. Abraham] Isaac and Jacob and made prophethood in his progeny. […]
Could Allah (swt) Have a Son?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Al-Zumar 39: 4 and Al-An`aam 6: 101. Al-Zumar 39: 4 reads as: لَّوْ أَرَادَ اللَّـهُ أَن يَتَّخِذَ وَلَدًا لَّاصْطَفَىٰ مِمَّا يَخْلُقُ مَا يَشَاءُ ۚ سُبْحَانَهُ ۖ هُوَ اللَّـهُ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ Had God wanted to take a son, He would have selected […]
Who is the Father of Jesus (pbuh)?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz writes: Is Jesus the son of Allah? The Qur’an says no. Yet it is also entirely consistent with the Qur’an to consider Allah the Father of Jesus for the following reasons: Allah caused Mary to become pregnant with Jesus; Allah determined some of the physical characteristics of […]
The Position of Jesus (pbuh) in the Hereafter
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has raised a question regarding the position of Jesus (pbuh), according to the Qur’an, in the hereafter. Mr. Katz, in his introduction to the article, writes: Jesus is raised to Allah, [Surah 4:158], near stationed with him [Surah 3:45], worshiped by millions of Christians, yet Surah 21:98 […]
When did Pharaoh Command the Killing of the Sons?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Ghaafir 40: 23 — 25 and Ta Ha 20: 38 — 39. Mr. Katz writes that according to Ghaafir 40: 23 — 25, Pharaoh is reported to have ordered the killing of the sons of the Hebrews after Moses approached him […]