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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
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
Jesus and Muhammad: Fifteen major differences Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Aggressive Islam is on the march. 9/11; violent protests over cartoons; many pushes to establish Islamic courts in Europe and Canada; demands to silence free speech, to criminalize criticism of the messenger of Allah; the President of Iran threatening to wipe Israel off the map, and
Contacting David Wood Paid Members Public
Contacting David Wood David Wood welcomes your feedback, critique, and further questions to all of his papers published on Answering Islam. You can reach him via email here. Answering Islam Home Page
How Jesus and Muhammad confronted Satan Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Few people know that Muhammad says in the Quran that he takes refuge in Allah from evil witches who may cast spells on him Sura 113:4. Few people know that early reliable Islamic sources reveal that before Muhammads ministry went public in Mecca, he nearly committed
Inquiries about Islam : A Book Review Paid Members Public
A Muslim Polemic Mohammad Jawad Chirri's Inquiries about Islam A book review by Dallas M. Roark One of the observations that a friend has made about Muslims is that they do not know the Bible. This can be illustrated in the apologetic of the Muslims. One example of
A Topical Study of the Qur'an Paid Members Public
Chapter Twenty-four Predicted World Events Preface and Comparison with the Bible Is Mohammed a Biblical prophet? Knowing the difference between a true and false prophet was a concern of the Jewish people in the time of Moses. The Bible records that God declared that a true prophet will give accurate
A Topical Study of the Qur'an Paid Members Public
Chapter Twenty-three Criminal Punishments Preface and Comparison with the Bible The Qur'an itself lists few specific criminal punishments. Only eighteen verses are collected in this chapter. Other texts the Muslims respect, the Hadith, list extensive details about how to punish those that break Islamic law. The punishments listed
A Topical Study of the Qur'an Paid Members Public
Chapter Twenty-two The Jews Preface and Comparison with the Bible The Qur'ans views on the subject of the Jewish people is certainly of interest as the relationship between the nation of Israel and the Muslim world continue to be an epicenter of tension throughout the world. This collection