by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
Continuing our discussion from our previous post on the creation of mankind (which can tell us more about our purpose on Earth as described by the Quran): Allah commanded the angels to bow to the new creation: “And [mention] when We said to the angels,...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
Following up from our previous post, when the angels asked Allah why He created Adam, He said: “I know and you know not!” [2:30] We like stopping at “Because God said so” and “Allah knows best” when we don’t know the answer to...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
The other day we asked the question: Why did Adam fall from heaven? Before we can answer that we must learn about the story of his (and our) creation: The reply of the angels when they heard about the creation of man: “Will You place upon it one who causes...
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
“And when your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed, I will make upon the earth a khalifah.'” [2:30] Let’s talk about our purpose. A good starting point is the creation of mankind which the Quran begins with the verse above....
by Quranic | Feb 8, 2021 | Quranic Reflections
“Why am I never satisfied?” “How can I become content?” That is a common question of modern people. The Quran says: “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” [13:28] The remembrance of Allah is not only lip service. It is...
