islam
In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Is there Only One Savior God? Paid Members Public
Is there Only One Savior God? Roland Clarke In an article entitled "A Dialogue about the One True God" the author shows how God’s oneness and his saving power are seamlessly woven together through the writings of the prophets. Many Muslims agree with this. However, some have
Mockery & Honor: Muhammad and Jesus Paid Members Public
Mockery & Honor: Muhammad and Jesus By Roland Clarke In a bid to defuse escalating violence over mockery of Muhammad, CNN quoted Salman Shaikh, a brilliant Muslim commentator, “The mindless and criminal actions of a few in Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen and elsewhere, which have already led to the deaths
Is God/Allah mighty to save? Paid Members Public
Is God/Allah mighty to save? Roland Clarke Introduction My focus is on Muslims and there is a simple reason for that. I'm deeply concerned that although Muslims claim to know Jesus, the truth is, they don't know him. Thirty five years ago, while studying at
Meditation on Light Paid Members Public
Meditation on Light Roland Clarke Solomon (Sulaiman hakim) said, “Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning.” (Eccl. 11:7) Not only do people like light, V Jayaram notes that “light has been universally associated with divinity or godliness in almost every culture and civilization.” (Symbolism of
Jesus, the Son of God Paid Members Public
Jesus, the Son of God Roland Clarke Muslims find it extremely difficult to understand and accept the Bible's teaching that Jesus is the Son of God. Here are some suggestions that may help to explain this term. 1. First, it is vital to realize that the term son
Is God Able to Humble the Haughty? (Al Mudhill) Paid Members Public
Is God Able to Humble the Haughty? (Al Mudhill) Roland Clarke Momentous events have unfolded across the Middle East in 2011, climaxing with the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, self-proclaimed 'King of kings.' Few Muslims expressed regret with the earlier overthrow of two other corrupt dictators – Ben Ali
Hug a Muslim? Paid Members Public
Hug a Muslim? Roland Clarke Let me share an amazing encounter in a coffee shop between a Christian and a Muslim. I heard this story from my friend, Melissa who was there when it happened. She was sitting talking at a table with a group of ladies while her father
Homeward Bound Paid Members Public
Homeward Bound Roland Clarke At the airport I eagerly anticipated welcoming a friend whom I had not seen for many years. While waiting I noticed how others arrived and were enthusiastically embraced by their relatives and friends. One reunion was particularly touching—they were so deeply moved that they cried