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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches [Part 1] Part 2 Sam Shamoun We anticipate that some Muslims will challenge our explanation and understanding of the biblical data by arguing that this is nothing more than an attempt at damage control. Someone may say
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation A Comparative Look at Two Different Interpretive Approaches Part 1 [Part 2] Sam Shamoun Some Muslims, in order to justify the Quranic doctrine of abrogation, claim that the Holy Bible teaches something similar. They assert that the Holy Bible contains many instructions and practices which
Muhammad the Compromiser and Doubter Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun It is no secret that Muhammad, according to the Quran, was a sinner who needed to seek forgiveness from God: Allah forgive thee (O Muhammad)! Wherefor didst thou grant them leave ere those who told the truth were manifest to thee and thou didst know the liars? S.
The Quranic View of Christians : Fellow Believers or Unbelieving Polytheists? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The focus of this study will be to briefly examine the Quranic position on Christians, whether Christians are viewed as believers or blasphemers. We begin with an examination of the first Quranic verse in our discussion: "And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it
Christian Answers to Muslim Charges Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun In this study, it will be our express purpose to examine some of the many Islamic arguments that are commonly used to refute the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. From there we hope to give a point-by-point response, using Scripture to interpret Scripture in the hope that
Even More Challenges For Muslims Paid Members Public
Some More Open Challenges For Muslims Sam Shamoun Muslims challenge believers in Christ to produce a verse in the New Testament, specifically the Four Gospels, in which Jesus says "I am God" or "worship me." They further assert that the Holy Bible doesnt present a list
Challenging Muslims regarding the Qurans teaching on the Trinity Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun This is the third article in our series of challenges to Muslims (1, 2) that aims to show what happens when the Islamic arguments that are used against Christians are applied against the Muslim scripture. This particular paper will focus on challenging the Qurans teaching regarding the Trinity
Open Challenge to All Muslims Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Muslims typically challenge Christians to produce verses from the Holy Bible where Jesus is reported to have said the words "I am God" or "Worship me." The assumption is that if Jesus didn’t say these exact words then he never claimed to be