In Episode 15, Ali and Fatima unpack a complex but powerful perspective on Tawheed—the absolute oneness of God. Drawing from classical sources and a statement by Imam Ali (a) in Nahjul Balagha, the episode explores the idea that God’s attributes—His knowledge, power, and life—aren’t just things He possesses, but are identical to His essence.

What does it mean to say “God is knowledge” rather than “God has knowledge”? What are the dangers of thinking about God’s essence in human terms? And how does this view explain that true knowledge of God leads not to clarity—but to awe, to bewilderment, to Tahayyur?

From discussions on anthropomorphism to the meaning of the name Allah, this episode will push you to reframe how you think about divine understanding. Can a finite mind ever grasp the infinite?

In this deep dive, Ali and Fatima explore two major frameworks that Islamic scholars use to understand the attributes of Allah: the distinctions between Sifat al-Jamal (beauty) and Sifat al-Jalal (majesty), and between Sifat al-Dhat (essential attributes) and Sifat al-Fi’l (attributes of action).

These frameworks aren't just theological classifications they help believers deepen their understanding of who Allah is, and how He interacts with creation.

Join us as we break down these concepts and reflect on what they reveal about Allah’s perfection, transcendence, and will. What does it mean for God to be both timeless in essence and active in time? Let’s unpack this together.

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore a lecture by Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini that dives deep into the core of Tawheed the oneness of God.

What’s the real difference between Al-Wahid and Al-Ahad? Is it just semantics, or does it impact how we understand God's essence, His relationship to creation, and divine self-sufficiency?

We break down complex theological concepts using practical analogies—like the table parts example and discuss the Quranic story of Prophet Isa (as) creating a bird from clay, plus a rare hadith during the minor occultation of Imam Mahdi (aj).

If you’ve ever pondered the deeper meaning of “God is One,” this episode is for you.

In Episode 12 of the BeQuran Podcast, hosts Ali and Fatima confront one of the most difficult theological questions: If God is all-powerful and all-good, why is there evil in the world?

This episode dives deep into:

• The concept of dualism and why Islam rejects the idea of two competing divine forces
• How the Qur’an frames suffering as part of divine wisdom, not chaos
• Analogies that help us understand pain: bitter medicine, testing in school, and the full story beyond one page
• Why trusting in Allah’s justice goes beyond what we can see in this life
• How trials and tests are opportunities for growth, not signs of divine absence

Join us as we unpack the emotional and intellectual dimensions of this question and explore how belief in Tawhid offers clarity in times of hardship.

In Episode 11 of the BeQuran Podcast, hosts Ali and Fatima explore the profound concept of Tawhid — the Oneness of God — through five powerful intellectual and philosophical arguments.

Based on insights from the lecture by Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini, this episode explains:

• Why the universe’s consistent order points to a single Creator
• The absence of any true rival to God — no prophets, scriptures, or signs from another deity
• Why God’s perfection rules out the need for another being
• The logical contradiction of having multiple, limited or dependent gods
• How divine unity affirms God’s eternal, independent, and indivisible nature

Join us as we reflect on how the Qur’an, reason, and natural signs all point toward the clear truth: there is only One God.

In Episode 10, hosts Ali and Fatima explore one of the most compelling arguments for the existence of God — the Argument of Design, also known as the Teleological Argument.

Drawing from Islamic scholarship, Qur’anic verses, and philosophical reasoning, this episode discusses:

• The law of cause and effect and the necessity of a First Cause
• The concept of infinite regress and why logic demands a beginning
• Fine-tuning in the universe — from atmospheric precision to cosmic constants
• How Islamic thought engages with science, intellect (ʿaql), and probability to point toward an Intelligent Creator

Featuring insights from lectures by Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini, this episode is a powerful reflection on the signs of Allah in creation.

🎧 Tune in and let your intellect lead you closer to the truth.

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore a fundamental question: Why do most humans believe in God?

Drawing from Islamic theology and scientific perspectives, we delve into the concept of Fitra — the natural inclination toward belief in a Creator. The discussion highlights how belief in Allah ﷻ is not merely learned, but deeply embedded in our nature.

We also unpack reasons why some people struggle with faith, from arrogance and emotional resistance to the irony of God’s existence being so constant that it becomes easy to overlook.

🧠 Topics covered:

– Fitra and innate belief

– Scientific and historical support for faith

– Qur'anic approach to God’s existence

In this episode, Ali and Fatima explore the major historical shifts that shaped the trajectory of Islamic beliefs after the Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) passing.

🕋 What went wrong? Why did core teachings become unclear to the masses despite the Prophet leaving behind the Qur’an and his Ahlul Bayt as guidance?

🔍 Topics include:

– The banning of Hadith and its long-term impact

– The infiltration of foreign philosophies into Islamic thought

– Rise of literalism and its theological consequences

– The role of narrators from the People of the Book

– How the Ahlul Bayt (as) responded with intellectual resistance and education

– The birth of Ilm al-Kalam and theological defense

🎧 A must-listen for anyone seeking clarity on the early roots of division, distortion, and the preservation of Islam through the Imams of Ahlul Bayt.

💡 "Hold onto the Qur’an and my Ahlul Bayt and you will never go astray." — Let’s reflect on this guidance today.