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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
The Issue of Truth in Islam Paid Members Public
By Dallas M. Roark, Ph.D. I have an email from a Muslim who responded to one of my articles. He wrote, "You are telling me to doubt Mohammed (PBUH) but you will not doubt Paul and Constantine who are the founders of present day Christianity. Why would I
Deceptive God, Incompetent Messiah: What Islam Really Teaches About Allah and Jesus Paid Members Public
Deceptive God, Incompetent Messiah What Islam Really Teaches About Allah and Jesus By David Wood For nearly two thousand years, Christians have proclaimed Jesus’ death and resurrection. Islam rejects both of these doctrines and offers a different account of what happened at the cross and afterwards. However, the Muslim explanation
The death of Jesus and the death of Muhammad Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson All humans are mortal. You the reader are a human. Therefore, you are mortal. So goes standard, basic logic. But what about Jesus and Muhammad? They were also human. Therefore, they were mortal. It is true that the New Testament teaches that Christ is the divine Son
Islamic Martyrdom: The Economy of Death in the Quran Paid Members Public
Islamic Martyrdom? What a bargain! The Economy of Death in the Quran James M. Arlandson Yet another suicide-homicide bomber strikes Tel Aviv. A suicide car bomber in Iraq killed the most civilians (120) ever so far in a single blast. They were waiting to join the police and National Guard,
Dear Muslim, ... — some answers to emails I received Paid Members Public
Answers to emails { The below text is to be understood as a combined answer to a number of emails that I received in response to my articles published on Answering Islam. } Dear Muslim: Let me give you some help in writing to me. You want to respond to something I
Muhammad's Dead Poets Society: The assassination of satirical poets in early Islam Paid Members Public
Muhammad’s Dead Poets Society The assassinations of satirical poets in early Islam James M. Arlandson From the mainstream press, scholars, and Muslim spokespersons who have access to the media, we have heard that Islam is the religion of peace. They point out that the three-letter root s-l-m is found
Timeline of the Islamic Crusades Paid Members Public
The Truth about Islamic Imperialism James M. Arlandson Historical facts say that Islam has been imperialisticand would still like to be, if only for religious reasons. Muslim propagandists, for example, would like to impose Islamic law around the world. Historical facts say that Islam, including Muhammad, launched their own Crusades
Crucifixion and mutilation? An analysis of Sura 5:33 Paid Members Public
Crucifixion and mutilation? Just say NO to Islamic law! James M. Arlandson Traditional Muslims who understand the Quran and the hadith (reports of Muhammads words and actions outside of the Quran) believe that Islamic law or sharia expresses the highest and best goals for all societies. It is the will