Here I look at how religions are – or become – idols and take the place of God. VERSES QUOTED Ibrāhīm was neither one who holds to Judaism nor a Nazarene But was inclined to truth As one submitted And he was not of the idolaters. The people closest to Ibrāhīm are those who follow … Continue reading "Worshipping Religion As An Idol"

An analysis of the formula “companions of the fire” in the Qur’an with regard to the number 19 and surah 74. We said: Get you down from it all together: If there comes to you guidance from me Then whoso follows my guidance: They need not fear Nor will they regret. But those who are … Continue reading "The Companions Of The Fire & The Number 19 In The Qur’an"

Being a believer in an unbelieving world – one which seems bent on getting to Hell as quickly as possible – is not easy. Especially if you have children. • how to live in this crazy world turning into an open tyranny • no definitive answers; our experience • wife Russian; me and child British … Continue reading "How To Live In This Crazy World"

Thoughts on a common modern idol – the house. Save the house of Lūṭ. Them will we deliver all together Save his wife whom we have decreed that she be of those who stay behind. (15:59-60) And we delivered him and his household save his wife. We decreed her to be of those who stay … Continue reading "Lot’s Wife, House-Worship, And Death Of The Baby Boomers"

Warners in the Qur’an do not have to be prophets or messengers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHEvpYl_ckw Have they not travelled in the land and seen how was the final outcome of those who were before them? They were stronger than them in power and impact upon the earth. Then God seized them for their transgressions. And they had … Continue reading "Warners In The Qur’an Are Not Exclusively Prophets Or Messengers"

How to deal with those Christians who use the Qur’an to argue for their own erroneous positions. https://bit.ly/2pWfMzO There are honest Christians, but they tend not to be out trying to convert others. The ones we are talking about pull the same type of trick as the traditionalist. The traditionalist claims a value of x … Continue reading "Fundamentalist Christians Who Use The Qur’an And How To Deal With Them"

We are surrounded by distractions. Make sure you get your priorities right on the path of life. And leave thou those who take their doctrine as play and diversion and whom the life of this world has deceived. And remind thou with it lest a soul be debarred for what it has earned. It has … Continue reading "Fun: Amusing Ourselves Into The Fire"

This life is tough. It can help to see this life as a video game in some ways, to understand that God designed the hardship you are going through today. And fasting is a key to unlocking these insights. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC4vrH4d4hQ

We have moved. This video is a summary of where we have moved to and why. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLVCBMedDQ4

This is a one-shot answer to those people who ask me questions about “Christoph Luxenberg’s” Syro-Aramaic Reading Of The Koran PSEUDONYM Christoph Luxenberg is the pseudonym of the author of The Syro-Aramaic Reading of the Koran: A Contribution to the Decoding of the Language of the Qur’an (German edition 2000, English translation 2007)[1] and several … Continue reading "Christoph Luxenberg’s “Syro-Aramaic Reading Of The Koran” – My View"