hadith

Critical examinations of hadith literature, transmission, contradictions, reliability, and theological implications in Islam.

The Byzantine Christians: Antagonists or Antagonized? Pt. 1 Members Public

According to the orders of Muhammad, Muslims are obligated to wage war against all unbelievers for the express purpose of converting them to Islam. An exception is made in the case of Jews and Christians who are permitted to remain in their respective faiths, provided they willingly pay Jizyah, which

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Unveiling Jamal Badawi’s True Mediator and Savior Pt. 2 Members Public

We continue https://answeringislam.blog/unveiling-jamal-badawis-true-mediator-and-savior-pt-1/ our discussion of Jamal Badawi’s assertion that Islam expressly prohibits worshiping Allah through intermediaries. As we already saw, there can be no true worship from an Islamic perspective that does not include the mediation of Muhammad. To make matters worse, the Quran commands

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Shabir Ally Proves that Muhammad Was Unreasonable Pt. 2 Members Public

We continue our discussion https://answeringislam.blog/shabir-ally-proves-that-muhammad-was-unreasonable-pt-1/. Does the Quran Really Deny the Incarnation? Even though there are texts in the Quran which argue that Jesus is nothing other than a human servant and apostle, The Messiah, son of Mary, was no other than a messenger, messengers (the like

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Shabir Ally Proves that Muhammad Was Unreasonable Pt. 1 Members Public

Shabir Ally recently engaged Christian theologian and apologist Tony Costa Jr. in two debates for the Trinity channel on October 17 2016. Their first debate focused on whether Muhammad was a true prophet (Was Muhammad A Prophet of God? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMD4lcUDKDM). In that debate Ally

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Sam Shamoun
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Muhammad’s Magical Mountain: One Whale of a Tale! Members Public

Even though the Quran claims to be a clear book that provides a detailed explanation for all its verses, Shall I seek other than Allah for judge, when He it is Who hath revealed unto you (this) Scripture, fully explained? Those unto whom We gave the Scripture (aforetime) know that

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Islam – The Religion of Pedophilia Members Public

As if Islam’s teachings couldn’t get any more repugnant… according to the unanimous opinion of Muslim scholars (be they Sunni or Shia), there is no set age limit for when a girl can be married off. Therefore, a Muslim man is permitted to marry girls that are much

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Bart D. Ehrman Proves Muhammad is a false prophet Pt. 3b Members Public

In this section https://answeringislam.blog/bart-d-ehrman-proves-muhammad-is-a-false-prophet-pt-3a/ we are going to show that Jesus is worshiped in the same exact manner that God Almighty is supposed to be worshiped. Worshiping God’s Son The NT depicts Christ as receiving worship both during his earthly ministry, “And those in the boat

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Muhammad Bears Witness that Jesus is the Servant of Isaiah 42! Members Public

In this article I am going to use Muhammad’s proclamation regarding Christ to prove that Jesus is the blessed and glorious Servant prophesied in Isaiah 42, 49, 50 and 52:13-53:12, specifically 42. Here is what that prophecy says concerning the coming Messiah: “Here is My servant, whom

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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