The Rise and Fall of the Islamic Golden Age and the Ottoman Empire
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Category: Islam and History
King Joseph
According to “The Unchallengeable Miracles of the Quran” by Yusuf al-Hajj: The Qur’ an mentions the ancient rulers of Egypt with the title Fir’awn (Pharaoh). This title comes up at seventy-four places in the Qur’ an. However, in Soorah Yusuf, the Qur’ an did not mention the title “Pharaoh”. Instead, it mentioned “the King” as […]
The Master of Two Horns
Quran 18:83: Now they’re asking you about the Master of the Two Horns. Say to them, “I’ll narrate for you something of his story.” [1350] The following excerpt is taken from “The Holy Quran in Today’s English” by Yahiya Emerick note 1350: No record or opinion as to the identity of this figure has survived […]
The People of the Cave and the Inscriptions
Quran 18:9: Or have you thought that the companions of the cave and the inscription were, among Our signs, a wonder? The following excerpt is taken from “The Holy Quran in Today’s English” by Yahiya Emerick under the commentary of the above verse note # 1317: Who were the Companions of the Cave? Most of […]
Adam
The following is from “Exposition of the Quran” by Ghulam Ahmed Pervez pg. 1141: Adam Ud-matun means the human characteristic of living together. Al-idam means anything, which is favourable (Taj-ul-Urus). Ibn-e-Faris says that the basic meaning of this word is mutual understanding, love, and affection. The word adam is also used for any outstanding […]
The Garden of Eden
The following excerpt is taken from “Islamic Theory of Evolution” by T.O. Shanavas pg. 161-168: The Location of the Garden of the Forbidden Tree Most contemporary Muslims across the world believe that in Paradise (Jennat-ul-Khuld) but were expelled for eating fruit from the forbidden tree in the garden. Early Muslims carried on great debates about […]