Explanation for absence

Does it matter if the Bible or the Qur’an are originals? That they are inerrant? In short, to me, no. In fact, I think we limit ourselves in understanding God when we need them to be original and inerrant. Scholars have identified inconsistencies with both texts in one form or…

This blog is to my friends and family who are confused about my seemingly contradictory religious practices. I have attempted to write this blog several times, but I always get reference and quote heavy, so this is just a non-citation explanation for an easy read. It confuses people when they…

I remember my first prayer taught to me as a kid was Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to Keep And if I die before I wake I pray the Lord my Soul to take I don’t know where this prayer is from…

Is it God who visited me, or the Devil? Did I receive divine revelation, or a trick from evil? During the Life of Muhammad (Peace be upon him PBUH) he began to receive revelations in his latter years (40+years old). This was a grown man. He had a tendency to…

“The Fifth chapter of Matthew talks about the law not being dismissed ‘until its purpose is achieved’ (5:18). The Point is not to obey the law as much as to find the purpose of the law…When Jesus Teaches the law, it’s for the sake of its purpose being achieved. …

When I first read the Prodigal son story (Luke 15:11–32), it made me mad. What’s the point of this story? How does it even connect with the rest of what Jesus has been teaching? How is it fair and just that a man who squandered his inheritance from his father…

Calculation. Trade-offs. These are not only math and economic concepts or terms. They’re also actions we do when calculating or weighing the value of things we put our time and effort into, or the people we focus on. Is it more valuable to obtain more properties and riches? Or is…

The title is a very controversial and diverse topic. The Separation of Church and State. This blog is going to specifically deal with my perspective and I fully acknowledge that I may not be able to cover other nuances of this subject so please bear with me patiently and kindly. …

I've been meaning to talk about why I converted to Islam. But I felt that it doesn't really fully appreciate my experience with Islam. So, why did I convert to Islam and why do I continue to call myself a Muslim? Many reasons. But it all revolves around one thing…