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Iman and kufr word count in the Qur'an (view source)
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** This word count includes the occurrence in the verse 39:7 which is sometimes translated as "ungratefulness" and not "disbelief" | ** This word count includes the occurrence in the verse 39:7 which is sometimes translated as "ungratefulness" and not "disbelief" | ||
** This word count does not include occurrences of the word ''kufoor'' which are sometimes translated as "disbelief" | ** This word count does not include occurrences of the word ''kufoor'' which are sometimes translated as "disbelief" | ||
** By now it is worth noting how many words, prefixes and suffixes are being excluded to arrive at the number . | ** By now it is worth noting how many words, prefixes and suffixes are being excluded to arrive at the number 25. This is hardly miraculous; it looks as if a Muslim apologist can select or ignore any occurrences of a word or meaning according to his/her convenience, just to get to the desired number. This is a type of fallacy called [[w:Cherry picking|cherry picking]]. | ||
** If Allah intended this word count miracle, then what is its meaning? Is belief equal to disbelief? Shouldn't belief have something like a double word count? And why we have to exclude some forms to get the miraculous word count? | ** If Allah intended this word count miracle, then what is its meaning? Is belief equal to disbelief? Shouldn't belief have something like a double word count? And why we have to exclude some forms to get the miraculous word count? | ||