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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
MUHAMMAD AND THE DEATH OF ASMA BINT MARWAN Paid Members Public
MUHAMMAD AND THE DEATH OF ASMA BINT MARWAN by Silas INTRODUCTION After Muhammad came to Yathrib he began to grow in power. However, a number of people, both Jew and Arab, opposed him. Muhammad began to silence his opposition by various means. One of these means was to have them
Did Muhammad and his companions remember the Qur'an? The memorisation, abrogation, and preservation of the Qur'an Paid Members Public
DID MUHAMMAD AND HIS COMPANIONS REMEMBER THE QUR'AN? The memorisation, abrogation, and preservation of the Qur'an By Samuel Green Introduction When Muslim leaders want to show that the Qur'an is superior to the Bible they give various reasons. One of the reasons is that
ch6_index Paid Members Public
Part 2: The True State Of The Qur’an Back To Main Index Back To Part 2 Index CHAPTER VI: THE ANCIENT QUR’ANIC DISCREPANCIES TODAY a/ The ‘Seven Readers’ While we will examine more fully the origins of the ‘7 Readings’ later, it is necessary to introduce them at
Was Muhammad A Terrorist? Paid Members Public
WAS MUHAMMAD A TERRORIST? by Silas I am revisiting this sensitive topic because it needs to be discussed and understood. Since the 9/11 Islamic terrorist action and the uproar about Jerry Falwell's comment it’s been given a fair amount of attention but little in-depth examination.
Response to Islamic Awareness: Crucifixion Or 'Crucifiction' In Ancient Egypt? Paid Members Public
Responses to Islamic Awareness Crucifixion Or 'Crucifiction' In Ancient Egypt? Introduction The "Islamic Awareness" (short: IA) authors have reworked their article on crucifixion (our response to their original article can be found here), so we have decided to update our response to cover their new arguments.
Response to Islamic Awareness: 'Crucifiction' In Egypt? Paid Members Public
Responses to Islamic Awareness 'Crucifiction' In Egypt? M S M Saifullah & 'Abd ar-Rahmaan Robert Squires inform us that: The Qur'an talks about crucifixion as punishment in Egypt. Below are the relevant verses. "Be sure I will cut off your hands and your
Bible Commentary: Deuteronomy 18:20 Paid Members Public
In Deuteronomy 18:20 we read: But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. Based on this verse, some Muslims have therefore concluded the
Why I am not a Muslim Paid Members Public
My Questions to Muslims Historical Reality Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the