Light in the Darkness stands as a guide for all who seek truth beyond dogma.
Throughout the Torah, the Qur'an, the Zohar, and the Talmud, the concept of divine testing appears repeatedly. God tests individuals like Abraham, Moses, the Israelites, and Job, yet He is also described as all-knowing. How can an all-knowing God test people? Does this imply a contradiction, or is there a deeper purpose to these tests?
Statement: "The name of God, JHWH, means 'I AM,' or 'I Will Become Whatever I Wish to Become' in order to fulfill my purpose. God can become anything He wants to accomplish His will, even an image."
In the exploration of divine texts, one recurring theme is the use of the pronoun "We" when describing actions of the Divine or agents under divine authority. This pronoun, often misunderstood as a “royal plurality,” carries a deeper and more nuanced meaning that sheds light on the relationship between the Creator, the heavenly assembly, and selected human messengers.
Religious texts often present profound ideas in ways that challenge surface-level interpretations. One recurring element that has perplexed readers is the use of the plural "We" in reference to divine actions. For some, this is explained as a "royal plural," while others view it as evidence of a deeper theological reality.
This lecture explores the concept of "We" in the Qur'an and other scriptures, distinguishing between the Creator, divine beings, and their roles in the cosmos.
Have you ever felt like your prayers were going unanswered? What if the issue isn’t that God isn’t listening, but that we’ve misunderstood the purpose of prayer? Across religious traditions, prayer isn’t just about asking—it’s about connecting to the Divine. Let’s explore this transformative idea through the lens of both Arabic and Hebrew understandings of prayer.
