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Assalaamu Alaikum Brother Joseph,

I have noticed that Allah does not describe the Qur'an as "Holy" in the Qur'an.  I have seen many lists like this link:  http://www.irfi.org/articles/articles_551_600/names_of_the_qur.htm that lists the names of the Qur'an.  While names like The Blessed, The Light, The Reminder, The Truth, The Criterion etc...are listed; The "Holy" is not.

It is not uncommon for Muslim translators and commentators to refer to the Qur'an as the "Holy" Qur'an.

I have two questions:

1.   Do you agree that Allah does not describe the Qur'an as "Holy"
2.   If Allah has not described the Qur'an as "Holy" can it be said translators and commentators of the Qur'an are overstepping by using language to the describe the Qur'an that Allah has not used?

Salaam

Assalaamu Alaikum Brother Joseph,

I have a question regarding the return of Jesus (PBUH)

I have noted in your papers that you do not believe the qur'an supports the position for the return of Jesus (PBUH).

In your argument, I did not see where you addressed the following ayah:

4:159. And there is none from the People of the Scripture but that he will surely believe in him [i.e., Jesus] before his death.  And on the Day of Resurrection he will be against them a witness.

If you did and I missed it please point me in that direction.

What is your understanding of this ayah?  WHO will believe in Jesus (PBUH) before HIS death?

And what does "Believe in him" mean within the context of this ayah?

Salaam