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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
More of Muhammad’s Inconsistencies – Paid Members Public
Doing to others what he didn’t want to be done to him Sam Shamoun It comes as no surprise to those who have studied the life of Muhammad with any depth that he was someone that was grossly inconsistent since he failed to practice what he preached, and gave
More Evidence that Jesus and His Disciples Did Not Teach Islam Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Since the Quran argues that the followers of Christ were all Muslims (Q. 3:52; 5:111), this means that they would have adopted and espoused the basic tenets of Islamic theology, particularly as it relates to the nature of God. We have, therefore, decided to provide additional
Quran Error – Paid Members Public
Were Jesus’ Disciples Muslims? Pt. 2 Sam Shamoun We continue from where we left off. The Proclamation of Acts When we turn to the book of Acts we find the disciples such as Peter testifying that Christ was not only crucified, but that he was also raised from the dead
Quran Error – Paid Members Public
Were Jesus’ Disciples Muslims? Pt. 1 Sam Shamoun The Quran makes the assertion that the companions of Christ were all Muslims: And when Jesus sensed their faithlessness, he said, ‘Who will be my helpers towards Allah?’ The Disciples said, ‘We will be helpers of Allah. We have faith in Allah,
Meeting the challenge of the Quran concerning the Deity of Christ Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Muslim scripture challenges all those who call upon someone besides Allah to produce a book which shows that the one they invoke created any part of the earth and/or has a share in the dominion of the heavens: Say: 'Have you considered your associates on
Islam’s Other god Paid Members Public
[Part 4] Analyzing the Deification of Muhammad Within Muslim Tradition (continued) Sam Shamoun We resume our discussion of the Muslim deification of Muhammad. MUHAMMAD'S LIGHT The Quran identifies Muhammad as a light giving lamp: O Prophet! Truly We have sent you as a Witness, a Bearer of glad
Islam’s Other god Paid Members Public
[Part 3] Analyzing the Deification of Muhammad Within Muslim Tradition Sam Shamoun We now move into the next phase of our examination. Here we want to primarily focus on the Islamic traditions in order to see how Muslims have transformed the mere human Muhammad into a divine figure. Unless noted
Islam’s Other god Paid Members Public
[Part 2] Analyzing the Quran’s Implicit Deification of Muhammad Sam Shamoun and Jochen Katz Despite the Quran’s explicit and emphatic position that Muhammad was a weak mortal, testifying of his frailty, fallibility and sinfulness (see Part 1), there are other verses which laid the foundation for the later