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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Women are inferior to men in the Quran Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Muslim expositors and preachers tell the world that Islam elevates women, so this proves their religion’s truthfulness. They imply that the entire world, especially women, should therefore warmly embrace Islam. Here is only one typical example among many. Dr. Jamal A. Badawi is a Muslim scholar
"Plowing fields" and marrying little girls in the Quran Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson You may have heard the claim that Muhammad married a little girl. Is this only a false rumor? Shortly after Ayatollah Khomeini’s revolution in Iran (1979), he lowered the marriage age for girls from eighteen years old down to nine years old. Why would these devout
Banish Them to Their Beds and Beat Them -- Muhammad's Low Opinion of Women Paid Members Public
Banish Them to Their Beds and Scourge Them! Muhammads Low Opinion of Women By David Wood The status of women in the Arab world is a source of frequent criticism against Islam. Women in the West have fixed their gaze on the polygamy, veils, and other inequalities in Muslim countries
Why I dont convert to Islam Paid Members Public
The Quran itself gives me plenty of reasons Dear Muslim missionary and emailer, During Islamic holy days and months I get a slight increase in emails from you that go something like this: "Come on, brother. During this holy time or month when we are conscious of God, accept
Why I write hard-hitting articles on Islam Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson After reading or skimming my articles at this website, maybe a few readers wonder why I bother to write about this religion, especially in such a hard-hitting way. After all, 9/11 is so long ago. Here are five major reasons that explain my motives, for what
"A Common Word Between Us and You" — Some Theological Difficulties Paid Members Public
“Who You Gonna Serve?” Theological Difficulties in A Common Word Between Us and You Patrick De Leon Our Premise In October of 2007 a document entitled A Common Word Between Us and You was issued as an open letter to the leaders of the major Christian churches and denominational associations.
Jesus and Muhammad on wealth Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Both Jesus and Muhammad said that we should give to the poor (and so do most world religions). But beyond this basic generosity, they had very different attitudes and policies on money. In Islam, the Third of Five Pillars, the zakat or alms tax, commands Muslims to
Response to Wail Ibrahim on Grammar Errors Paid Members Public
This is in answer to Wail Ibrahim's rebuttal. > The First Error In 5:69 "Innal-laziina 'aamanuu wal-laziina > haaduu was-Saabi'uuna wan-Nasaaraa man 'aamana bilaahi > wal-Yawmil-'Aakhiri wa 'amila saali-hanfalaa khaw-fun > 'alay-him wa laa hum yah-zanuun." >
