Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 180

In today's tafsir, we respond to critics of the Quran who claim that Muslims cannot agree on the meaning of its verses. We examine the meanings behind the word "curse" and explore how God's blessings are often hidden behind life's difficulties. 

The story of the People of the Sabbath might sound like something from long ago, but it actually hits close to home. It is about rules, temptation, and what happens when people try to bend things just enough to get away with it. In today's Tafsir, we'll explore how the Israelites ...  Show more

How do we see the ten commandments? Are they just hoops to jump through? For many, rules and laws can feel controlling and cold. It can be difficult to understand how we can be in a loving relationship with God when he imposes rules and laws upon us. To answer these questions, Dr ...  Show more

We continue our overview of the Ten Commandments by looking at the two parts: love of God and love of neighbor. Together they form a “coherent whole,” and there is a unity between the two. While the Catechism shows us our obligation to follow the Commandments, it also reminds us ...  Show more

The entire point of religion is to make us humble before God and to open us to the path of love. Everything else is more or less a footnote. Liturgy, prayer, the ...