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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Origin of the Arabic name of God: "Allah" Paid Members Public
Where did the name "Allah" come from? There are numerous theories about the origin of term "Allah", the Arabic name for God. This page will collect some of them and each collection has to start with one item. Please inform me of other web pages, newsgroup
Sources of the Qur'an : Abraham and the Idols Paid Members Public
Abraham and the Idols The Qur'an claims "To thee we sent a scripture in truth, confirming the scripture which came before it and guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah has revealed..." (Sura 5:51) However it may come as a surprise
Qur'an and Science Paid Members Public
is a topic becoming ever more important as Muslims try to not only present the Qur'an as not conflicting with modern science, but make the much stronger claim that the Qur'an is predicting modern scientific discoveries. This is used by many Muslims as a major proof
Qur'an and Science: Embryology Paid Members Public
Complete list of all verses on embryology The Qur'an and Embryology All quotations are taken from Pickthal's translation unless otherwise indicated. 2:222 They question thee (O Muhammed) concerning menstruation. Say: It is an illness so let women alone at such times and go not in
The Earth: Flat or Spherical? Paid Members Public
Insights from Early Astronomy A number of Muslims believes that the Qur'an talks about the earth as being spherical [actually 'eggshaped'] and not flat as supposedly everybody in Muhammad's life time believed. This is claimed as another "scientific miracle" confirming the divine
The Earth: Flat or Round? Paid Members Public
An older version of the below article is also available in Arabic What does the Qur'an Say? Do they not look at the camels how they are made. And the sky how it is raised high. And the mountains how they are fixed firm. And the earth how
Qur'an and Science: Is the Earth Egg-Shaped? Paid Members Public
Is the Earth Egg-Shaped? Sura 79:30 reads Wal'arda ba'da dhalika dahaha and is usually translated as And the earth, moreover, hath He extended (to a wide expanse); (Yusuf Ali) And after that He spread the earth, (Pickthall) And the earth, He expanded it after that.
Will children go to Paradise? Paid Members Public
The Bible does not present an explicit teaching on this topic. However, the article What happens to babies when they die? in the eschatology section of this Questions & Answers page presents a good explanation of the indirect evidence found in the Bible. Some Muslims like to ask if Children