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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
The Biblical and Islamic View of Women Paid Members Public
The Biblical View of Women Part 1 [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Having examined the role of women in Islam, it is now time to focus our attention on the Biblical view of women. Women are Equal to Men in Nature and Essence The Holy Bible affirms that women are equal
Islam And Wine Consumption Paid Members Public
Examining Muslim Arguments against The Bible in light of Islams Gradual Prohibition of Wine Consumption Sam Shamoun Muslims never grow weary of criticizing those passages of the Holy Bible that speak of prophets, men, or even women that either got drunk or consumed intoxicants. For instance, Muslims pick on the
The Quran and the Shape of the Earth Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran teaches that Allah made the earth a bed or a carpet which he spread out and placed on it mountains as pegs to keep it stable. Allah also made the heavens as a roof, a dome to cover the earth. The Quran further presumes that the
The Birth Narratives of Jesus in the Quran : A Christian Analysis Paid Members Public
The Birth Narratives of Jesus in the Quran A Christian Analysis Sam Shamoun A common Muslim accusation leveled against the Holy Bible is the supposedly unacceptable language used by Luke in describing the virginal conception of the Lord Jesus. For instance, statements such as the Holy Spirit "overshadowing"
An Examination of the Parallel Passages of the Quranic Text: CONCILIATION OR CONFLICT Paid Members Public
An Examination of The Parallel Passages of the Quranic Text: CONCILIATION OR CONFLICT? Sam Shamoun A common allegation presented by Muslim apologists seeking to discredit the New Testament documents is the fact that one often finds in the Gospel accounts stories of Jesus told in a slightly different manner. When
The Quran and the Unlettered Prophet: Jesus or Muhammad? Paid Members Public
The Quran and the Unlettered Prophet: Jesus or Muhammad? Sam Shamoun & Jochen Katz The Quran contains a speech of the prophet Moses where he prophesied the coming of an Ummi Prophet: And Moses chose seventy of his people for Our place of meeting: when they were seized with violent
Islams Unjust Punishments: Examining the Qurans Ruling on the Consequence of Premeditated Murder Paid Members Public
Islam’s Unjust Punishments Examining the Quran’s Ruling on the Consequence of Premeditated Murder Sam Shamoun The Holy Bible speaks out against the mistreatment of slaves: "You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you. He shall live with
Jesus' Divine Claims and Islam: An Examination of Biblical Christology In Light of the Quranic View of Allah's Attributes Paid Members Public
Jesus’ Divine Claims and Islam An Examination of Biblical Christology In Light of the Quranic View of Allah’s Attributes Sam Shamoun A major point of contention between Muslims and Christians is the Orthodox Christian position on the Deity of Jesus Christ. Historic Christian teaching affirms that God became man