hadith
Critical examinations of hadith literature, transmission, contradictions, reliability, and theological implications in Islam.
Was Muhammad the Superman of Sex? Paid Members Public
Muhammad's Sexual Prowess Islamic tradition relates that Muhammad was a superman when it came to sex: Narrated Qatada: Anas bin Malik said, "The Prophet used to visit all his wives in a round, during the day and night and they were eleven in number." I asked
The Qur'an as Scripture, Part 1 Paid Members Public
The Qur'an as Scripture, Part I Arthur Jeffery [Part I] [Part II] [Part III] [Part IV] In the old-fashioned classification of religions familiar to our forebears, Islam fell among the Scriptural religions as contrasted with those religions which possessed no Holy Book revered by the people as
Qur'an Contradiction: Can Angels Disobey? [Response 3] Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Can Angels Disobey? Response to Saifullah In this second revision, Saifullah tries again to harmonize the internal contradiction of the Quran where in one place it claims that angels do not disobey God, yet in another place it states that Iblis, Harut and Marut were angels
Steve Waldman, Islam, and the Fog of Ignorance Paid Members Public
Islam, Steve Waldman, and the Fog of Ignorance by Silas Currently there are many conflicting statements on Muhammad and Islam in the public forum. Muslims in America tell us that "Islam is a religion of peace," while Muslims in Islamic countries chant "Death to America the Great
Jesus The Light And The Fragrance Of God Paid Members Public
Copyright © 1996 by M. Anderson. All rights reserved. Jesus The Light And The Fragrance Of God by M. Anderson Part 1: The Reappearing of Jesus Chapter 1: The End Times in the Hadith The end of the world has occupied the minds of many people. Countless pens have run wild
dictionary_index Paid Members Public
DICTIONARY OF TERMS Back To Main Index Ahruf - meaning ‘form’ or ‘word’; used specifically in reference to the belief that the Qur’an was revealed in ‘7 Forms’ (‘7 Ahruf’). Asbab-ul-nuzul - circumstances for the revelation; the circumstances in which it is believed ayas (verses) of the Qur’an
The Traditions of Islam : An Introduction to the Study of Hadith Literature, by Alfred Guillaume Paid Members Public
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Further numerical discrepancies Paid Members Public
Further debate of the issues. Muslim Responses by Randy Desmond Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 08:56:15 PDT Resolving the proposed "Days" conflict: Surah:Verse Context 22:47 This verse talks about the unbelievers wanting God to hasten on their punishment. Then it says "a day