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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
About Rain in the Quran Paid Members Public
The article, "About Rain in the Quran", attempts to convince us that the Qur'an contains statements of scientific fact concerning clouds and rain. The author reaches his conclusions by simply searching for Suras which mention rain then attempts to attach scientific meaning to these passages through
A Verse by Quss b. Saida Paid Members Public
We read that Quss bin Saa'ida Al'iadi said: "Where is he who oppresses and tyrannises, he who collected money and laid it up, saying, `I am your most high lord'? Were they not richer than you, living longer than you? Moist earth has ground
The Miraculous Qur'an Paid Members Public
Published by: Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Vol. 3 No. 3 - August '96, Rabi-ul-Awwal 1417 The Miraculous Qur'an "Why don't they contemplate upon the Qur'an. Had it been originated from anyone besides Allah Ta'ala then it would have been beset
How many creators are there? Paid Members Public
Then fashioned We the drop a clot, then fashioned We the clot a little lump, then fashioned We the little lump bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as another creation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators! -- Sura 23:14 Will ye cry unto
Quran Contradiction: Did Jesus Die Already? Paid Members Public
Quran Contradiction: Did Jesus Die Already? This observation I learned from an Ahmadiyya as this group claims that Jesus did indeed die. 4:157. That they said (in boast) "We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary the Apostle of Allah"; but they killed him not nor crucified
Could Allah have a Son? Paid Members Public
In the Qur'an we find the following two statements: 39:4 Had Allah wished to take to Himself a son, He could have chosen whom He pleased out of those whom He doth create: but Glory be to Him! (He is above such things.) He is Allah, the
A false statement in a core belief of Islam Paid Members Public
Begetting and Self-sufficiency This is a self-contradiction due to confusion of terms. 10:68 They say [the Christians]: "Allah hath begotten a son!" Glory be to Him! He is self-sufficient! His are all things in heaven and on earth! No warrant have ye for this!
Marrying wives of adopted sons Paid Members Public
The following verse is about the story of Muhammad marrying Zainab, the wife of Muhammad's adopted son. Behold! Thou didst say to one who had received the grace of Allah and thy favour: "Retain thou (in wedlock) thy wife, and fear Allah." But thou didst hide