DAILY PROMPT RESPONSE
Usually, I might point to a novel, a collection of poetry, or a dense work of philosophy. But today, I want to get back to basics — to the books that have stayed with me through different seasons, roles, and realities. They’ve been a steady hand through chaos, offering balance when the world tilted. They’ve shaped the man I am, no matter what hat I wear.
The Holy Quran — More than a religious text, the Quran is a blueprint for living with intention. It shaped my sense of purpose, grounded me in morality, and instilled a discipline that influences every aspect of my life — from how I treat others to how I carry myself through adversity. Within Islam, I’ve unfolded the idea of knowing thyself — not just knowing who I am, but who I am becoming. The Quran compels me to grapple with justice not just in the world, but within myself. It reminds me that mercy is strength, and that life, no matter how loud or long it seems, is fleeting. Through every trial and triumph, it’s been a mirror, a guide, and at times a necessary challenge.
The Holy Bible — Where the Quran shaped discipline and self-knowledge, the Bible opened the door to grace and forgiveness. Its parables and letters taught me that real strength isn’t just standing tall — it’s knowing when to kneel, when to forgive, and when to let go. The Bible reveals the resilience of the human spirit in the face of suffering, and insists that hope — fragile but fierce — is always within reach. It taught me that failure isn’t an ending; it’s often a beginning. That forgiveness isn’t weakness; it’s power. And that love, even when costly, is worth it. Across the stages of my life, it has met me where I was — sometimes offering comfort, sometimes issuing a hard call, but always pulling me higher.
The Quran and the Bible complement each other — a dialogue between discipline and grace, justice and mercy. And the blank notebook helps me unpack the wisdom each holds.
A blank notebook — Unlike the printed word, a blank notebook offers no guidance — just space. It’s where the noise fades and my own voice rises. Over the years, notebooks have held my dreams, doubts, plans, and questions. As a soldier, I fought for God, doing all I must — but no more. Yet I also answer to God. In the blank pages, I unpack the wisdom that often pushes me outside my comfort zone. This ritual clears my mind. Writing turns chaos into something I can hold and study. The notebook has been a silent witness to every version of me — the ambitious, the lost, the certain, the questioning. It reminds me that growth is messy, nonlinear, and worth recording. More than a tool, it’s a companion—patient, unjudging, and always ready for what comes next.
Memoirs of Madness 
Yes Mine too Bible is my favorite book and great impact on my life, secondly Book by David Jeremiah ” The GREAT Disappearance” thirdly ” Escape the Coming Night”
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Interesting choices: The Holy Quran, The Bible and a blank page. Very very interesting 😅
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I highly disagree with the statement “The Quran and the Bible complement each other” I would love to hear how they complement each other. For instance, Jesus Christ says in the Bible He is the Son of God who will be crucified for the sins of the world and He will raise Himself from the dead after 3 days. While the Qur’an denies Jesus is the Son of God and says He was not crucified. How do you reconcile those two thoughts?
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I knew that statement would make some uncomfortable. In the points you mention, there is no reconciliation. Those differences are well-known and often debated. Yet, as people we tend to look for who is right and who is wrong. In this, we sometimes don’t see things that similar and focus on the differences. I just as guilty of this as anyone. I venture to say more so, in many ways. Over time and study of both doctrines I find several things that complement each other in both faiths. Examples: Monotheism (one God). Yes, the belief is different, but ideal of a single entity is very similar. Both texts speak of humility and submission to God, this demonstration is woven through both texts. The concept of justice and mercy of God is paramount throughout both texts. I’ve spent a lifetime trying to understand the faiths of humankind, not to point fingers, but to foster the peace and love that is prominent in both faiths.
I will close with a bit of advice a Rabbi said to me once along my journey, “You be a good Muslim and I’ll be a good Jew. ”
That advice still makes me smile decades later. Go and walk your faith boldly. I know you strive each day to reflect the grace of your Savior and carry love into the world, just as the Bible teaches. And I will walk the path I’ve been given, sharing the peace and compassion instilled in me.
Go with God. May your devotion bring you peace, and your love reflect the grace within you.
Because in a divided world, every act of love counts—and we both know there’s never too much of it.
Thank you for your commentary
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To be clear there’s no uncomfortableness on my part. I love talking these topics. The way I see it if the two cannot be reconciled that means either one is true and the other false, or both are false, but both cannot be true. The Lord Jesus said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life.
The statement is exclusive, which means there’s only one way, not multiple ways. The Qur’an then comes 600 years later and contradicts Christ. As for monotheism, Islam teaches that Allah is absolutely one without any partners [3:64; 3:151; 4:36; 5:72; 6:151; 6:163]. Now here’s a problem when Islam teaches God is an absolute singularity.
Allah is not created, I’m sure you agree.
My question to you is, do you believe the Qur’an is created or uncreated (In other words is the Qur’an eternal)?
For the Christian this is not a problem, we believe in one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), and within the one God are three distinct Persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) who are of the one divine essence that being God (Matthew 28:19). All three Persons have always existed eternally as the One God.
As for love I agree, every act of love counts for sure. The issue is what it true love? Is love allowing for your fellow man to be lead astray and end up lost for all eternity? Or is love speaking the truth, wanting the best for an individual even if the truth hurts?
I hope you’ll continue this conversation with me, I enjoy speaking with people, but in all honestly my main purpose is to point them to the Saviour of sinners. The work has already been finished, my sins have been paid for by Jesus Christ and I have a guarantee of making it to heaven. Do you have that same guarantee in Islam? I know the answer I rather hear it from you.
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