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The Exodus from Egypt: A Planned Strategy and the Dried Riverbed

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  The Exodus from Egypt: A Planned Strategy and the Dried Riverbed In the Islamic exegetical tradition, the Quranic verses narrating the Exodus ( hijrah ) of Prophet Moses and his people from Egypt have mostly been interpreted through the lens of Judeo-Christian alterations ( isra'iliyyat ) as supernatural, instantaneous miracles. However, the conceptual nuances and the action plan outlined in Surah Ta-Ha (verses 77-79) present strong evidence that this process might actually have been a pre-designed, strategic military and logistical operation based on geographical and hydraulic data. In this article, we will examine the thesis that the phrase "a dry path in the sea" ( tarîkan fi'l-bahri yebeşen ) mentioned in the verse could mean a "dried-up water or dam bed," analyzed within the context of geographical conditions and water control systems. Furthermore, the semantic background of the emphasis on planning and the expression of water through two distinct wor...

A Call to a Single Word: Supradenominational Submission, the Legacy of Noah, and the Stance of Abraham in the Qur’an

✒️ A Call to a Single Word: Supradenominational Submission, the Legacy of Noah, and the Stance of Abraham in the Qur’an The Qur’an calls humanity not to religious identities, but to a truth-centered around tawhid —the oneness of God. This call is not based on a historical identity but founded on a universal principle: associating nothing with God and turning solely to Him. This study explores the Qur’anic call to a “single word” (Āl ʿImrān 3:64), the example of Abraham (3:67), and the legacy of Noah (Saffāt 37:83), and discusses why religious identities in the modern world have become divisive and boundary-defining. While emphasizing the universal message of the Qur’an, the article advocates for a teaching of tawhid rooted in the historical continuity of divine revelation. 1. Introduction: A Message Beyond Identities The Qur’an describes itself as “a warning and reminder to all the worlds” (Furqān 25:1) . This definition highlights the universal scope of its message—unrestrict...