QURAN-CENTERED ISLAMIC EDUCATION
Debunking Islamic Deviations
Exposing false hadiths, philosophies, and superstitions
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ
….For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception. (emphasis added) -Surah Al-e-Imran: 185
False Religions: Mysticism, Sufism, Irfanism, Kabala, Occult, Gnosticism, Freemasonry, Neo Platonic Philosophy
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Stoning for Adultery: Did Hadith Replace the Punishment Allah Actually Gave?
Reading Time: 6 minutesFew punishments are more severe than death. So if someone tells you that Allah requires a person to be stoned to death for adultery, ask a basic question: where does Allah say that in the Quran? He does not. The Quran addresses zina, unlawful sexual intercourse, and prescribes a punishment. It is not hidden or…
Who Gave You Permission to Kill the Apostate? The Quran Never Did
Reading Time: 8 minutesThere are few religious rulings more serious than taking the life of another human being. If someone claims that Allah has commanded Muslims to kill another person, we should demand the clearest possible evidence. Not a scholar’s opinion. Not a legal school. Not a narration collected generations later. If Allah has commanded the execution of…
All Eschatology is Kufr and Shirk: Creation of the Devil’s Playground
Reading Time: 8 minutes In every religion, there is the belief of “End Times Prophecies”, that talk about a savior coming (or coming back), that will lead a great army of good against the evil in the world. He will prosecute, on behalf of God, the evildoers who will suffer humiliation and shame, while the true ‘believers’ will be…
Studying the ‘Why’ of Religion Leads to Evil
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen reading the quran, we can understand history, stories, characters, rules of what to not do and what to do. The religion is a set of rules and recommendations of the boundaries of our life, and also the recommendation of what positive actions to take. There is a question that remains… the question is why?…
What does living a God-Centered Life Mean?
Reading Time: 2 minutesCan all a person’s needs be met in this life? We are taught by Allah swt that it cannot. We know that the prophet Adam was given everything anyone could want, complete peace and abundance. Yet he wanted immortality and superhuman powers and committed sin to get it. This tells us that even if all…
The Importance of Chastity in Islam
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Quran mentions chastity. Here are the verses. “…[Lawful in marriage are] chaste women (muḥṣanāt) from among the believers and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture before you…”(Qur’an 5:5) In this preceding verse, Allah tells men to marry chaste women. This is an order from Allah to men. “And let those…
Does “Spirituality” Exist in Islam? If so, when does it become deviant?
Reading Time: 5 minutesAt the core of many or most deviant man-made beliefs, (or sects or religions), is the ideology of “spirituality”. The concept here is that the goal of the human experience on earth is to increase your spirituality so that you can become more pure, and by doing that you will unlock special blessings (money, power,…
Be Careful with your Religion
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are many bloggers, vloggers, YouTube channels, social media pages dedicated to Islam. Everyone says they have the right message. It is easy when your knowledge base is large enough to identify false or misleading information. However, what will happen when you reach someone with knowledge much greater than yours? Will you blindly follow these…
The Requirement of Faith in Islam
Reading Time: 2 minutesIslam, is the religion that Allah gave us. Allah swt indicates it was the same religion Abraham (as) was upon. The Jews and Christians each say, “Follow our faith to be ˹rightly˺ guided.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “No! We follow the faith of Abraham, the upright—who was not a polytheist.” (2:135) To discover what the requirement…
Hadiths are Banned by the Sunnah
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the “sunnah”, it is banned to write down hadiths. This is undisputed. Abu Sa’id Khudri reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: Do not take down anything from me, and he who took down anything from me except the Qur’an, he should efface that and narrate from me, for there is…
IMAM ALI’S VIEW ON DIVINE APPOINTMENT (IMAMOLOGY)
Reading Time: 2 minutesOften you will hear Shias say that the second best book, next to the Quran is Nahjul Balagha. Shia believe Imam Ali wrote this book. It just shows that the majority of shias don’t actually read this book. If one were to read this book, you would discover many writings in it, some are hadith,…
Salat from the Quran Alone
Reading Time: 10 minutesSource: https://qurantruth.wixsite.com/ The complete details of Salat are found in the Quran alone. With careful study, we learn it is not necessary to refer to any external sources. There are those that say we need hadith to learn how to pray. My response would be two fold, firstly, which hadith? I have yet to come…
Allah’s Islam versus Man Made Islam
Reading Time: 4 minutesAllah swt in the Quran makes it clear the history of religion, the world, our tasks and missions on this earth. Allah swt makes it clear through using the best methods of explanation what is right and what is wrong. Allah swt uses the method of contrast or opposites to let us know the difference…
The Simple Blueprints of Islamic Unity 2
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are some real concrete steps that both sunnis and shias can take to promote unity. Both sides need to accept a level of criticism of their differences. Why? Because a difference of opinion does not take someone out of the fold of Islam. Here are some steps Shias can take today: Here are some…
The Simple Blueprints of Islamic Unity 1
Reading Time: 5 minutesIslam can never and will never be united with so called “muslims” today. The reason is so simple and intuitive. Firstly, what is a religion? What is unity? Let’s think about these terms. Religion is essentially a core set of shared beliefs that a certain people agree to believe. One of the dictionary definitions of…
Are Prophets Infallible and perfect? Is Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Better than Other Prophets?
Reading Time: 6 minutesIslam is a religion of Allah, and we are directed to worship Allah alone. Those amongst the muslims that seek to worship human beings, think they are worshipping Allah swt in a better way by using these human intermediaries. The first and foremost human intermediary in Islam that is used is the prophet Muhammad (saws).…
Is Shia Islam a part of Islam [Part 2] – The Issue of Making Duaa Or Seeking Help to Other than Allah swt
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is a continuation of a previous article I wrote that examines various shia beliefs and whether they are in line with the message of Allah in the Quran or not. In this article I will focus upon the concept tawheed, and examine if Shias believe in it. Let us examine what Allah swt teaches…
Can Martyred Saints Hear Our Supplications?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThere is a reason why most of the muslim ummah has raised serious objections to the idea of creating shrines out of dead saints and going to ask them for help. Firstly, the Quran is clear that no one can help us other than Allah swt. Secondly, the Quran is clear that we are only…
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Is Shia Islam part of Islam or a different religion? [Part 1]
Reading Time: 6 minutesYou have got to ask yourself on some level, is Shia Islam really a part of Islam? My whole life I simply thought Shia Islam was a political movement that survived until today, and that Shias simply garner their religious authority only from those rightly guided from Ahlul Bayt (household of the prophet). In fact,…
Are Shias Supposed to Fight Sunnis or Unite with Them?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Quran is clear in that we are supposed to unite as an ummah, and there should be no sects. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; for ye were enemies and He joined…
Did Imam Ali Burn those that claimed he was Allah swt?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are those of the Sunnah tradition that identify the beginning of Shia’sm as one named Abdalla Ibn Saba, whom they claim is a Jewish convert and an insincere one (closeted Jew). It is said that he spread the idea that Ali ibn Abu Talib (Imam Ali as) was God on earth. Many Shias agree…
Sheikh Yasir Awde, One of Fifteen Shia Sheikhs Stripped of their Titles
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an unprecedented move, a Shia religious body is now policing Aqeeda – and doing so without any public reasons or explanations On August 16 approximately, the Religious Guidance Authority of Lebanon issued a decree that fifteen sheikhs in Lebanon are not qualified to be followed by Shias. Essentially, they are ex-communicated. Of course, any…
Tawheed in the Quran – An Evidence Based Discussion (Part 1)
Reading Time: 9 minutesMy research has lead me to the understanding that the ummah is divided on the issue of tawheed, i.e. monotheism or the oneness of Allah swt. How do we define the oneness of Allah swt? The answer, as a muslim, must come from how Allah defines his oneness in the Holy Quran. I have found…
Did Omar Marry Imam Ali’s Daughter?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the following we will explore whether the second caliph Omar married Imam Ali’s Daughter Umm Kalthoun, after the death of Fatima bint Muhammad (saw). This issue is hotly contested among shias and sunnis because many or most shias believe that bibi Fatima was killed by Omar. If the history shows that Ali (as) gave…
Fatima Al-Zahra and The Door Incident: Truth, Fiction, and the Birth of Sectarianism
Reading Time: 13 minutesNote: I will continue to edit this in the future. I will add sources, details, or more. Fatima Al-Zahra, is the daughtar of our holy, who is widely considered to be his favorite daughtar, and one of the great loves of his life. She was married to Ali ibn Abi-Taleb (as), another love of our…
The Sunni School of Islam Is Not Perfect Either
Reading Time: 11 minutesI have seen many sunni commentators online preach the message of Islam. When confronted with a question about Shia Islam or Muslims, they passingly exclude Shia Islam from the fold of Islam regulating them as a fringe offshoot of Islam that should not be considered as a serious option for a Muslim. I have dedicated…
The Similarities Between The Story of Pharaoh and the Story of the State of Israel
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs we recall in the story of Pharaoh and Moses we have one of the most pivotal stories in the entire Bible and Quran. In that story, we have the central protagonists of Moses, Aaron, and the Hebrew people. The antagonist is the evil Pharaoh, the arrogant king of Egypt. The story starts with the…
We Need Leaders in our Islamic Community: The Plague of Ignorance
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen I see wasted youth (under 40) men of your muslim community, one pattern I see is ignorance. Despite all having access to the internet, I find our community deeply ignorant of most subjects. We all have the world’s knowledge at our fingertips, either online, or in a book that can be ordered online. If…
We Need Leaders in our Islamic Community: The Case of the Overspender
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeing poor leads one to haram. How many times does our community max out our credit cards, knowing we will declare bankruptcy? Is that honesty or theft? How many times does our community cheer when we injure our spines in car accidents, so that we could now sue the insurance company for $10,000.00-50,000.00? Even worse,…
We Need Leaders in our Islamic Community: Introduction
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe one thing the arabs lacked at the time of the prophet was unity. They were tribal, divided, and poor. Islam came, and one of its goals and miracles was to unify the un-unified Arab tribes. This was done through the leadership of Allah through the prophet Muhammad (s.a.w). It did not take long for…
The Pagan Arabs also Worshiped Allah – Yet Through Shirk
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen mystics are confronted with the idea that by making duaa to things or people other than Allah is shirk similar to the pre-Islamic arabs, their response is often that they do not worship stones or statues so its different. However, the pre-Islamic arabs did not actually believe these statues were their God. Rather, they…
How Jewish Hatred (Antisemitism) is a Tool of the Devil
Reading Time: 4 minutesAllah in the Quran advises us with respect to the Children of Israel (Jewish people): But because of their breach of their covenant, We cursed them, and made their hearts grow hard; they change the words from their (right) places and forget a good part of the message that was sent them, nor wilt thou…
The Various Shi’ite Sects
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCredit: “Let’s talk Religion” YouTube Channel – for the above chart. This was the best chart I found online that clearly outlines the different Shia (aka Shi’ite) sects. The Zaydi Shias are especially interesting. Zayd, the son of Ali ibn Husayn, apparently led a rebellion against the Ummayad dynasty (the same group that killed Imam…
Editorial Opinion: My personal views on Islamic Mystics and Philosophers (Part I)
Reading Time: 5 minutesI am writing this to share my personal opinions on mystics and philosophers. It is true, the act of writing this article itself is making me into a philosopher. I fear Allah as I write this. I will try to take a middle road. My main goal in writing this would be to help provide…
Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s Refutation of Islamic Mystics and Philosophers
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a book entitled ‘Islamic Beliefs, Reclaiming the Narrative’, compiled form speeches of Sayed Ali Khamenei, we see Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s views on mysticism, philosophers and so on. First, Sayed Ali Khamenei gives context in so far as what the job of a prophet Muhammad (sawa) is. What is the prophet’s mission, and how did…
Why Many Modern Muslims Are Ignorant of the Quran
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are many muslims today, that insist upon reading the Quran in Arabic. This is a good thing, in fact a great thing. However, the issue for me arises when they simply do not understand it. The Arabic used in modern times, in most countries is very different from the Arabic used in the Quran.…
Seeking ‘Knowledge’ of God’s Self is Rejected by Shia Imams
Reading Time: 5 minutesNo matter the mystic, the basis of their ‘religion’ is gnosis. Gnosis is defined as the idea of knowing God or his powers and abilities. The Mystic will ‘study’ (manipulate) portions of the scripture, they will study the creation of God (nature and animals), will dream and contemplate spirituality (which is good), to know God…
Surah Al-Jinn: The Antidote to Islamic Mysticism (Part II)
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn Part I, we dealt with verses in the Quran that mainly express the oneness of Allah, and the fact that we are to worship and praise only him. In the second half of this article we will examine where Allah emphasizes that our holy prophet lacks any special knowledge or ability. “Unless I proclaim…
Why Istikhāra through randomness is Haram (Seeking the best from Allah)
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany may or may not know, that several Shia sects have an additional definition for ‘Istikhāra’ or ‘khiari’. Whereas muslims are encouraged to ask Allah (swt) for khair (the best), when making very difficult life decisions, for some this takes on many meanings. We muslims are encouraged to pray and make dua for Allah to…
Surah Al-Jinn: The Antidote to Islamic Mysticism (Part I)
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction Islamic Mysticism is a general term to describe any and all mystic beliefs that have seeped their way into the beliefs of muslims everywhere. These mystic beliefs have swayed the beliefs of many muslims everywhere, whether mainline believers or sects. We see many muslim sects, even those that would consider themselves Islamic orthodoxy, in…
Surah Luqman: Allah’s Answer to Mysticism in the Quran
Reading Time: 8 minutesMainline mysticism, whether Shia or sunni, is wholly inconsistent with Surah Luqman. Luqman was a man, whom some believe to be a prophet, whom Allah (aka God) the Almighty gifted with the gift of wisdom. Luqman predated Islam and was famous in legends around the Arab peninsula as a man who had unmatched wisdom. Allah…
Hadith Al-Kisa – A Fabricated Fake or Authentic?
Reading Time: 6 minutesCredit: “Admin” on blog: https://thaqalayn.blog/hadith-al-kisa-between-truth-and-fabrication/ This post serves to only re-post and share the work already done by another blog cited above. In case his blog goes down, hopefully mine will remain or vice versa. Further, when searching on google.com it was difficult to find his block, so hopefully, this blog will help the search…
Nahjul Balagha Contains Inauthentic Narrations (Part 1)
Reading Time: 3 minutesI am unsure and unclear why or how Nahjul Balagha became a staple of the Shia muslim faith. The book was compiled by Ash-Sharif Ar-Radhi a Persian Shia Scholar and was compiled in 406 AH (about 1028 AD). The oldest copy of this book is from 1158, which is being preserved currently in the Reza…
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of Rings and Islam
Reading Time: 12 minutesHow The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien has knowingly or unknowingly borrowed much of its mythology from Islam Introduction and Background John Ronald Ruel Tolkein is the author of Lord of the Rings, one of the highest selling books of all time. The highest selling English book ever after the bible. Tolkien…
The fabricated ‘hidden treasure’ Hadith: as found in Hadith Qudsi
Reading Time: 8 minutesAnother famous ‘hadith’ that is often used and cited by Islamic mystics is the ‘hidden treasure’ hadith allegedly found in hadith Qudsi. This hadith Qudsi is said to be written by Allah SWT, in the first person, but was not a part of the Quran. This ‘hadith’ is a fabrication and is not found in…
‘Dot under Ba’ Hadith
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe ‘Dot under the Ba’ Hadith: What’s its spiritual meaning and is this authentic Hadith? There is hadith that is attributed to Imam Ali (AS), wherein he states: “Know that all the wisdom of the Heavenly Scriptures are in The Qur’an and whatever is in The Qur’an is in the Fatiha (Suratul Hamd) and…
Introduction to “Rightly Guided Teacher”
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe title, “Rightly Guided Teacher” was chosen by me for this site, in hopes that I can attract all of my brother and sister muslims out there who have been allured to the way of the Irfan, Sufi, or Mystic. Before you say, “I don’t call myself a Irfan, Sufi, or Mystic”, first know that…
What were the early shia scholars view regarding the first 3 caliphs?? Did any shia scholar in the history respected…
Salam. I searched and asked through this istikhara issue. It turned out that there’s consensus among the shia that the…
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You have made interesting points and observations that I’ll think on. God bless.
I had the same thoughts as you had, 15 years ago, brother, and I’m a shiite too. I had the…
Thanks for your question. I have not directly researched that question as of yet, and I do not intend to…