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The Holy Quran makes an unqualified assertion and tells the Prophet(sa) to: “Say, ‘If you love Allah, follow me: then will Allah love you and forgive you your faults. And Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful’” (3:32). This verse emphatically declares that the goal to attain Divine love is now only possible by subservience to and following the Prophet(sa). … Continue reading Establishing the Truthfulness of the Promised Messiah(as) from the Holy Quran
A common question that is often asked is whether or not non-Ahmadis are Muslim. This is an important question and has some nuance. I address it in my latest article for alislam.org available here.
In his book, Izaala-e-Awhaam, the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as), has listed 30 verses of the Holy Quran that prove that Jesus Christ(as) has passed away. This list is available in Ruhani Khazain, vol. 3, p. 423-437. We present the list below along with a brief summary of the argument given by the Promised Messiah(as). Continue reading on … Continue reading 30 Verses that Prove the Natural Death of Jesus Christ (as)
Gender equality is one issue that critics of Islam bring up quite commonly. In order to paint the narrative that Islam discriminates and oppresses women, many critics bring up the example of testimony, alleging that the testimony of a woman is considered half of that of a man. The verse that is presented by them … Continue reading 2 Female Witnesses for 1 Male Witness?
In gender equality conversations it is often insinuated that in Islam there is no gender equality. The crux of Islamic teachings is that as men, we’re hardwired by nature and confirmed by divine design and historically through the ages to do three main things: to provide, to protect, and to lead. We do this not … Continue reading Gender Equality in Islam
Recently, social media has been abuzz with young Pakistanis enthusiastically declaring Ahmadis non-Muslim, using theological debates surrounding the finality of Prophethood as “proof” of their claims. The three reasons provided for this claim that I noticed are the following: It is the ijma’ (consensus) of the Muslim ummahIt was so declared in 1974 by a democratically-elected governmentPersonal declaration … Continue reading Are Ahmadis Muslim or non-Muslim? Who decides?
Or, it is just an excuse? A criticism of religion called ‘impossible game’ essentially states: “There are too many religions. My life is not long enough to try them all. It is impossible to try all of them in a limited life span. Hence, I reject them all”. At least, that's how I understand it. … Continue reading The Impossible Game?
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