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Superiority of Angels vs. Mankind
There is disagreement among Muslims as to who is superior: the human being or the angel? Those who assert that the humankind is superior are also aware that some human...
The Meaning of God’s Throne (ʿArsh)
Below is the gist of the discussion on the Throne in tafsir al-Mizan, English Volume 15. On the subject of God’s Throne, a variety of views have been offered and we...
The People on the A’raf (Elevations)
This discussion appears in English Volume 15, under the exposition of verse 7:46. The Qur’an says: And there will be a veil between them. And on the Elevations will be certain men...
The Meaning of Glorification
The Qur’an, in the 44th verse of the 17th Chapter says: The seven heavens declare His glory and the earth (too), and those who are in them; and there is...
The Nature and Reality of the Spirit (al-Ruh)
Ruh (soul, spirit) is lexically defined as the source of life by which animals have sensation and voluntary movement. However, the term ruh has appeared in many verses in the Qur’an...
The Meaning of Command (Amr) and Creation (Khalq)
The Qur’an says: All His command, when He wills something, is to say to it “Be,” and it is. So glory be to Him in Whose hand is the kingdom of...
Man’s Bird of Omen (Fate)
The Qur’an says: And We have made every man’s bird of omen to cling to his neck, and We will bring forth to him on the resurrection day a book...
God is Always Known to Everyone
Imam al-Sadiq (as) said: “No creature can comprehend anything except through God. And the knowledge of God cannot be achieved except through God. God is empty of His creation and...
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