Monthly Archives: October 2010

Proofreading the Revelation, Pt. 2

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Will McCants

Your letter reached the Most Great Being, and the servant in attendance, on behalf of the Countenance, responds to what you have asked about the divine verses: O Zayn!   The short answer to what you asked about the verses … Continue reading →

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Proofreading the Revelation

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Will McCants

As for the scribes and the differences between the manuscripts they prepared, this is what has shown forth from the horizon of elucidation in answer (to your question): O Zayn!  The verses of God were revealed in such manner that … Continue reading →

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The Plight of Islam

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Will McCants

I plead my grief and my sorrow to God, the Lord of mankind.  Things have been turned upside down and countries are in turmoil, which has weakened Islam.  Its enemies have closed in on it and it is surrounded.  It … Continue reading →

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Shaykh Ahmad on Infallibility

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Will McCants

As for how the `Adliyya define `isma, their definition is the most appropriate.  The gist of the correct part of their definition is that (`isma) is a divine disposition that prevents the act of disobeying and intending to do so … Continue reading →

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