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Understanding the Concept of Deity Across Different Religions

The concept of God varies significantly across different religions. Some traditions view God as an omnipotent, omniscient being, while others may perceive gods as advanced spiritual beings like angels or prophets. This blog explores these differing views, drawing from the Quran, the Bible, and the Bhagavad Gita to provide a comparative understanding. The Quran's Perspective: Surah Al-Baqarah In Islam, the concept of God is singular and supreme. Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), the second chapter of the Quran, emphasizes the oneness of God (Allah) and rejects any notion of Him being equated with prophets or angels. **Surah Al-Baqarah 2:255 (Ayat al-Kursi):** "Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of [all] existence. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is before them and what will be after them, and...

Psychology in Islam and Quran

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Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Imran, two of the longest chapters in the Qur'an, contain numerous psychological insights that are relevant to human behavior, thought processes, and emotional well-being. These insights can be explored through various psychological lenses, including cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. Here are some examples of psychological perspectives found within these Surahs: Surah Al-Baqarah 1. **Cognitive Psychology**:    - **Belief and Cognition**: Al-Baqarah emphasizes the importance of belief in shaping cognitive processes. Verses such as 2:2-5 describe the characteristics of believers, highlighting the importance of faith, prayer, and guidance. This can be related to cognitive schemas and how beliefs influence perception and decision-making.    - **Decision-Making and Consequences**: The story of Adam and the forbidden tree (2:35-39) provides insights into decision-making, temptation, and the consequences of actions. This reflects...

Quran and Science: Nobel Quran is The Word of Allah (The All-Wise)

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Assalam-O-Alikum (May Peace and Blessings be Upon You) بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful It is He who inspires the Heart. I sometimes used to think that, How Quran is valid for every generation to come? So as we know this era is the ‘technology era’ so I focused on the perspective of “Quran and Science”, it definitely removed my doubt and increased my iman and love for Allah Almighty. هُوَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَنزَلَ عَلَيْكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبَ مِنْهُ ءَايَـٰتٌۭ مُّحْكَمَـٰتٌ هُنَّ أُمُّ ٱلْكِتَـٰبِ وَأُخَرُ مُتَشَـٰبِهَـٰتٌۭ ۖ فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ فِى قُلُوبِهِمْ زَيْغٌۭ فَيَتَّبِعُونَ مَا تَشَـٰبَهَ مِنْهُ ٱبْتِغَآءَ ٱلْفِتْنَةِ وَٱبْتِغَآءَ تَأْوِيلِهِۦ ۗ وَمَا يَعْلَمُ تَأْوِيلَهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ ۗ وَٱلرَّٰسِخُونَ فِى ٱلْعِلْمِ يَقُولُونَ ءَامَنَّا بِهِۦ كُلٌّۭ مِّنْ عِندِ رَبِّنَا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّآ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ … As for those well-grounded in knowledge, they say, “We believe in this ˹Quran˺—it is all from our ...