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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Does Islam encourage scientific advancement? Paid Members Public
Does Islam encourage scientific advancement? By Dallas M. Roark, Ph.D. This is a reply to the article "How the Islamic faith encourages worldly advancement" by Sheikh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid. This article can be found here. Question (to the Sheikh) In this world if the muslims dedicate all
What the "National Geographic" really says about "Iram" Paid Members Public
Lofty claims about 'Iram The Qur'an says in Sura 89:6-8 (Yusuf Ali's translation): Seest thou not how thy Lord dealt with the 'Ad (people),- Of the (city of) Iram, with lofty pillars, The like of which were not produced in (all) the
Are Mountains “Pegs” Which Prevent the Earth from Shaking? Paid Members Public
Are Mountains “Pegs” Which Prevent the Earth from Shaking? Andrew Vargo Introduction The Qur’an, in several passages, tells us that Allah placed mountains on the earth so that the earth would not shake: Sura 16:15 : And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it
Prophecies in the Qur'an Paid Members Public
Answering Islam Email Dialogs Topic: Prophecies in the Qur'an? Received: 17 December 2004 Subject: Question On Surah 54:1 Dear Answering-Islam, I am a Christian, but i wanted to ask a question. This site http://www.submission.org/miracle/moon.html claims Surah 54:1 was a prophecy
Rebuttals to "It is Truth" Paid Members Public
Responses to "It is Truth" Chapter 4 Stages of the Creation of Man (B) This chapter begins with the usual parading of the "miracle" of the Qur'an along with a great deal of adulation heaped upon Professor Moore. So much so that it brings
Islamic Dishonesty At Work! Paid Members Public
Islamic Dishonesty At Work! Rebuttal to A Pseudo-Miracle: Rotation of the Earth Masud Masihiyyen Success attained at the expense of honesty is worse than the most bitter failure. People who disregard this principle befriend dishonesty while trying to achieve their goals. Sadly enough, some modern Islamic scholars and commentators derive
Rebuttals to "It is Truth" Paid Members Public
Responses to "It is Truth" Chapter 3 Stages of the Creation of Man (A) This chapter begins with theology and metaphysical claims concerning Muhammad which have nothing to do with science. The authors of this chapter attempt to extricate Muhammad from the fact that he, according to the
Second Response to Islamic Awareness: Embryology: The Bible Plagiarises Ancient Greek Literature Paid Members Public
Lactantius, the author of the original article, also wrote a response dealing in detail with the historical and scientific evidence important in this discussion. The following article responds mainly to exegetical issues (i.e. interpretation in their proper contexts) of the respective biblical and quranic texts. Second Response to Islamic