Over 100 sects and sub-sects among Muslims Introduction:  All Muslims believe that God is one, the Holy Quran is the last book from God, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet of God and the Kaaba is the only direction for prayers. However, they deviate from one another on minor issues.   The existence of numerous sects within Islam reflects the diversity of interpretation and practice that has emerged over centuries. While the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) provided clear guidance through the Quran and his Sunnah, differences in understanding, historical contexts and cultural influences have led to varying interpretations. Some sects arose from political disputes, others from theological debates and some from attempts to adapt Islam to new challenges.   However, the proliferation of sects does not necessarily indicate a lack of sincerity; rather, it highlights the complexity of applying timeless principles to changing circumstances. Unity in Islam is r...

  52 Arguments Related to God? 26 Most Popular Arguments for the Existence of God 1. The Cosmological Argument (First Cause)      - Thinker: Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)      - Source: Summa Theologica (Part I, Question 2, Article 3)      - Summary: Everything that begins to exist has a cause; the universe began to exist, so it must have a cause (God). 2. The Teleological Argument (Design)      - Thinker: William Paley (1743–1805)      - Source: Natural Theology (1802)      - Summary: The complexity and order of the universe suggest an intelligent designer (God). 3. The Ontological Argument      - Thinker: Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109)      - Source: Proslogion (1078)      - Summary: God, by definition, is the greatest conceivable being and must exist to fulfill that definition. 4. The Moral Argument...

Noam Chomsky no Longer able to Speak or Write  Noam Chomsky, an eminent American philosopher, linguist and political activist , has been a towering figure in academia and social criticism for decades. Known for his groundbreaking work in linguistics and his incisive critiques of global power structures, Chomsky has been a vocal advocate for truth, justice, and human rights. At 95 years old, Chomsky has reportedly lost his ability to speak and write, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential thinkers of our time. His legacy, however, lives on through his profound ideas and thought-provoking quotes that continue to inspire and challenge the status quo. The American philosopher and professor, Noam Chomsky, has reportedly lost the ability to speak and write at the age of 95. This development forces him to step back from his lifelong role as a vocal critic of global systems and power structures. Throughout his career, Chomsky exposed uncomfortable truths about politics, ...

Which God do I Believe In?  Let me rephrase this question as ''Why do I believe in the God described in the Holy Quran and reject the gods described in other religions?''  The God described in the Old Testament flavors Jews over other humans; He is a tribal God. Actually, he is Jewish God. The New Testament God differentiates between Jews and Gentiles. He is a God who has sons. He is beaten, imprisoned and killed. There are other myths and faiths where gods have specific duties—for example, the God of rain, the God of war, the God of wealth, the God of this and the God of that. The God described in the Holy Quran presents a modern concept of God. He is defined as the Creator of the universe—Khaliqu Kulla Shay’in. He has no beginning and no end, no parents and no children and no gender. He allows no idols and listens to everyone directly. He is the Most Forgiving and Most Merciful. He is the God that a philosopher, a scientist or a free thinking individual would find l...

  There are over a hundred concepts of God. Which God do you pray to? The concept of God varies widely across cultures, religions, philosophies and individual beliefs. Below is a broad overview of some of the major concepts of God or the divine: Monotheistic Concepts 1. Judaism :    - God (Yahweh) is one, omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.    - God has a covenant with the Jewish people (the "chosen people").    - God is transcendent but also involved in human history. 2. Christianity :    - God is a Trinity: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit.    - God is loving, merciful and just.    - Jesus is both fully divine and fully human, serving as a mediator between God and humanity. 3. Islam :    - God (Allah) is one, indivisible and has no partners, parents or children.    - God is merciful and just but does not communicate directly with humans except through prophets.    - The Quran ...