Women in Islam

Articles examining the role, status, and dignity of women within Islamic sources compared with biblical teaching, addressing common Muslim claims and misunderstandings.

Ten Questionable Aspects of Muhammad’s Life Pt. 1 Members Public

The following material is taken from ‘Abdallah ‘Abd al-Fadi’s classic refutation of the Quran, Is the Qur’an Infallible?, Part Ten Questionable Aspects of Muhammad’s Life, pp. 340-408, published by Light of Life, P.O. Box 13, A-9503, Villach, Austria. 1. His Wives Question 210: We read in

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Umar and Islamic Prostitution Pt. 1 Members Public

The following is a rebuttal by Shia Muslims (http://www.shiapen.com/comprehensive/mutah/umar-banned-mutah.html) proving that it was actually Umar who abrogated temporary marriages (muta), which was nothing more than prostitution. Chapter Eleven: The Truth: That Umar banned Mut’ah The word Khalifa by definition means ‘to follow’

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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The Prophet of Sensuality and Inconsistency Members Public

The Case of Maria The Copt It is no secret to anyone that has studied Islam that Muhammad is depicted as a sex-crazed womanizer, whose sexual prowess was praised by his followers. For the details check out the following post: Muhammad the Womanizing Sensualist In fact, Muhammad’s sexual lusts

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Muhammad’s Christian Sex-Slave Members Public

In the following rebuttals, Mary, Muhammad’s Concubine Mary, Muhammad’s concubine and Round Two, Round Three, Round Four, and Round Five I demonstrated that, according to the Muslim sources, Muhammad took an Egyptian sex-slave named Mariya as further illustration proof of his being an immoral sensualist and imposter. Noted

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Was Aisha really only Nine? Pt. 4 Members Public

We come to the final segment of the rebuttal (/2019/11/16/was-aisha-really-only-nine-pt-3/). References [1] Amjad, M. “The Learner” (1998). “What was Ayesha’s (ra) Age at the Time of Her Marriage?” Understanding Islam. http://www.understanding-islam.com/q-and-a/sources-of-islam/what-was-ayesha-s-ra-age-at-the-time-of-her-marriage-to-the-prophet-pbuh Saleem, R. M. (2008). “Age of Al-Sayyida Aisha When

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Sam Shamoun
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Was Aisha really only Nine? Pt. 3 Members Public

Continuing from the previous part (/2019/11/16/was-aisha-really-only-nine-pt-2/). 15. Very young marriage was normal in pre-Islamic Arabia. Argument 1 It is argued: The marriage happened 1400 ago, not today. At that time, their marriage was not considered unusual …and the proof is that the enemies of Muslims at that

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Was Aisha really only Nine? Pt. 2 Members Public

Continuing from where previously left off (/2019/11/16/was-aisha-really-only-nine-pt-1/). 7. Aïsha was converted before Umar. Argument Ibn Hisham says that Aïsha became a Muslim before Umar. He was a very early convert, so Aïsha must have converted in 610. If she had been old enough to think for herself

Sam Shamoun
Sam Shamoun
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Was Aisha really only Nine? Pt. 1 Members Public

The following is taken from David Wood’s blog and can be accessed here: http://www.answeringmuslims.com/2019/11/was-aisha-really-only-nine.html. Introduction Sometimes you will read that there is debate over Aïsha’s age and that she may have been much older than nine when she married Muhammad.[1]

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Sam Shamoun
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