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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Qur'an Difficulty: Moses and the Injil? Paid Members Public
Many verses in the Qur'an make clear that the Injil is given to Jesus who was born several hundred years [about 1,400] after Moses. But in Sura 7:155-157 is the problem that Moses prays to Allah and in Allah's response to Moses we
Qur'an Difficulty: God alone or also men? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Difficulty: God alone or also men? Sura 16:103 states that the Qur'an is "clear Arabic speech." If it were really clear, why is this explanation even necessary? But it doesn't seem to be so clear after all when we read:
Contradictions in the Qur'an: Will Christians go to Paradise? Paid Members Public
Believers, Jews, Sabaeans and Christians - whoever believes in God and the Last Day and does what is right - shall have nothing to fear or regret. -- Sura 5:69 But just three verses further in the text it says Unbelievers are those that say: "God is the Messiah, the son
Qur'an Difficulty: Stoning, House arrest, or Lashing? Paid Members Public
The woman and the man guilty of adultery or fornication, - flog them each with a hundred stripes. -- Sura 24:2 If any of your women are guilty of lewdness, take the evidence of four (reliable) witnesses from amongst you against them; and if they testify, confine them to houses until
Contradictions in the Qur'an Paid Members Public
Say: 'God - He guides to the truth; and which is worthier to be followed -- He who guides to the truth, or he who guides not unless he is guided? What then ails you, how do you judge? -- Sura 10:35 You would sure agree, that this verse argues that
Qur'an Difficulty: Abrogation? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Abrogation? The words of the Lord are perfect in truth and justice; there is NONE who can change His words. He both heareth and knoweth. -- Sura 6:115 None can change the words of God; -- Sura 6:34 There is no changing the words of God;
Qur'an Contradiction: Pharaoh's repentance in the face of death? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Pharaoh's repentance in the face of death? According to Sura 10:90-92, Pharaoh repented "in the sight of death" and was saved: And WE brought the children of Israel across the sea; and Pharaoh and his hosts pursued them wrongfully and
Contradictions in the Qur'an: Was Noah Driven Out? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Was Noah Driven Out? After much dispute between Noah and his people (11:32) and their rejection of his message, Noah is commanded to build the Ark (11:37). Then we read: Forthwith he (starts) constructing the Ark: Every time that the Chiefs of his people