islam
In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Does the Quran really enjoin fearing Allah alone? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran repeatedly commands Muslims to fear Allah: And believe in what I reveal, confirming the revelation which is with you, and be not the first to reject Faith therein, nor sell My Signs for a small price; and fear Me (fa ittaqooni). S. 2:41 For Hajj
Allah – the creator of all things? Paid Members Public
Revisiting the irrationality of Islamic theology Sam Shamoun The Quran makes the repeated assertion that Allah mounted his throne after creating the heavens and the earth and all that is between them: Surely your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days -- THEN sat
Quran Difficulty Paid Members Public
Is Allah the only sovereign or isn’t he? Sam Shamoun The Quran states in many passages that Allah is the sovereign king or ruler of the universe and that the kingdom or dominion belongs entirely to him: Knowest thou not that to Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens
Allah – the not so sufficient one Paid Members Public
How Muhammad’s elevation to the status of a partner Undermines Allah’s self-sufficiency Sam Shamoun The evidence for Muhammad’s deification seems to never end since the more one studies the primary sources of Islam the more evident it becomes that the Islamic religion has turned its prophet into
Allah's Need For Atonement Paid Members Public
Islam Recognizes the Centrality and Necessity of the Blood Sam Shamoun In this short article we will be posting a couple of references to show that even Muhammad was aware of the centrality and necessity of vicarious sacrifices for salvation: Then We gave him the good tidings of a prudent
Khayru Al-Mushrikin Paid Members Public
Allah as the best mushrik of them all Pt. 2 Sam Shamoun We continue with our analysis. Allah makes the Holy Spirit and the angels his partners in revealing and compiling the Quran Allah also used angels to not only help him inspire the prophets and messengers, but also to
Khayru Al-Mushrikin Paid Members Public
Allah as the best mushrik of them all Pt. 1 Sam Shamoun Introduction According to the Muslim scripture, there is a specific transgression which Allah is said to never forgive, provided that the person is fully aware of the gravity of committing such a crime against his creator. This is
Allah and Muhammad: Will the Real Servant Please Stand Up! Pt. 3 Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun We come to the final part of our discussion. The Dilemma The fact that the Quran has so much to say about Muhammad’s personal issues, whether the struggles he had with his wives, his lusting after his son’s spouse, his annoyance with people overstaying their welcome