hadith
Critical examinations of hadith literature, transmission, contradictions, reliability, and theological implications in Islam.
Mary, Muhammad's Concubine Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun It has become quite popular for Muslims to slander Ali Sina, the founder of www.faithfreedom.org, by accusing him of being a liar or an Islamophobe because he supposedly distorts Muslim sources. For example, this following article was written to "expose" Ali Sinas "lie&
Mary in the Islamic Perspective: Additional Proof for Jesus Superiority over the Prophet of Islam Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran and Islamic literature say some rather interesting things about Jesus which, when examined closely, portray him as the most exalted and greatest of all of God’s messengers and prophets, be they angels or men. These materials clearly present Jesus as being vastly superior to Muhammad.
Mary the Mother of Jesus: A Houri in Paradise? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran and Muslim tradition teach that men in Paradise will be given young maidens for sexual pleasure: As to the Righteous, they will be in Gardens, and in Happiness,- Enjoying the (Bliss) which their Lord hath bestowed on them, and their Lord shall deliver them from
Is Muhammad the Last Prophet? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran claims that Muhammad is the seal or the last of the prophets: Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of God and the last (end) of the Prophets. And God is Ever All-Aware of everything. S. 33:40
Islam and the Magical World of Genies and Dragons Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran says that there are certain creatures called jinn whom Allah created from fire: And the jinn did We create aforetime of essential fire. S. 15:27 Pickthall And He created Jinns from fire free of smoke: S. 55:15 Y. Ali Some people seem to be
Jesus Christ: Islams Greatest Prophet and Messenger Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun This is a continuation of our series of writings and rebuttals where we document from both the Quran and Islamic tradition that Jesus is the greatest of all of Gods messengers, being vastly superior to Muhammad himself (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). In this particular article we
Did the religion of Islam completely eradicate Arab paganism? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Muslims claim that they are expressly forbidden from joining partners with Allah: Lo! Allah forgiveth not that a partner should be ascribed unto Him. He forgiveth (all) save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribeth partners to Allah, he hath indeed invented a tremendous sin. S. 4:48
Ishmael Is Not the Father Of Muhammad Revisited Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun In my original paper, I set out to demonstrate that Ishmael was not the ancestor of Muhammad. I demonstrated that the biblical record does not agree with the Quran and Ahadith regarding Ishmael's alleged settlement in Mecca and purported marriage to a Jurhumite. I also demonstrated