(Original article: Mystic Living Today, July 2024) Nassir H. Sabah A most hallowed phrase of the Quran is: “There is no god but Allāh”, whose
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Pattern of Prime Numbers in the Quran
Nassir H. Sabah In 32 chapters of the Quran the count of numbered verses is a prime number, that is, a whole number greater than
Authenticity of the Quran: Patterns of 1s and 19s
Nassir H. Sabah The number 1 is of special significance in the Quran, as it symbolizes the Oneness of Allāh, and is repeated 22 times
A Summary of My Worldview
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, May 2024) Nassir H. Sabah I am often asked in discussions with friends or when talking to
A Statement That Perplexed Me
Nassir H. Sabah I used to be perplexed by the Quranic verse: “And of all things We created pairs, so that you may be mindful.”
The Creation of Humans
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, March 2024) Nassir H. Sabah Our species, Homo sapiens, has three formidable characteristics: (i) astonishing mental capacities,
A Marriage Verse
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, February 2024) Nassir H. Sabah The following Quranic verse is often quoted on the occasion of marriage
Spirituality Beyond Religion
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, January 2024) Nassir H. Sabah When discussing religion, one should carefully differentiate between its spiritual/doctrinaire aspect and
Reliance on God and Deference to His Will
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, December 2023) Nassir H. Sabah This article discusses an immensely important aspect of spirituality: the reliance on
How Should We Think About God?
Back to List (Original article: Mystic Living Today, November 2023) Nassir H. Sabah Many people decline to believe in God because they find the mental
