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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
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
Open Challenge to Muslims Paid Members Public
Jesus in Islamic Theology Sam Shamoun In the tradition of keeping Muslim dawagandists honest and consistent we issue some additional challenges for them to answer. Our earlier challenges are found in these articles: [1], [2], [3]. * Please quote a verse from the Quran where Jesus says "I am the
Where is the Blood? -- The Biblical and Islamic View of Blood Atonement Paid Members Public
Where is the Blood? An Examination of the Biblical and Islamic View of Blood Atonement Sam Shamoun The Quran says that one of its functions is to confirm and explain the former scriptures: "It is He (God) who sent down to thee the Book in truth, attesting to (the
The Quran Confirms the Bible Has Never Been Corrupted [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun This is the second part of the debate material. 5. Some Objections Considered A. It is asserted by Muslims that S. 5:48 teaches that the Holy Bible is corrupted: "To you (Muhammad) We revealed the book in truth, attesting to (the truth of) that which IS
The Quran Confirms the Bible Has Never Been Corrupted [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun [NOTE- The material presented here is meant to be used in lectures and debates. We have compiled some of the best arguments and objections on this subject in order to assist Christians in their evangelistic outreaches and programs. Permission is given to use this material. In fact, portions
Exposing Some More of the Moral Problems of Islam: The Qurans Confused Stance on Sexual Ethics Paid Members Public
Exposing Some More of the Moral Problems of Islam: The Qurans Confused Stance on Sexual Ethics Sam Shamoun Some Muslims have attacked the Bible with the argument that it allows, endorses or even promotes all that it does not explicitly condemn (e.g., public nudity and worse), and it is
The Myth of Islamic Tolerance Paid Members Public
Addressing A Common Muslim Polemic Sam Shamoun Oftentimes, Muslims present specific Quranic citations in order to convince non-Muslims, especially Westerners, that Islam is a very tolerant religion that allows for or even promotes peaceful coexistence with other religious groups. The most famous citation, one that I am sure many Westerners
Dr. Jamal Badawi and Shirk Paid Members Public
Answering Dr. Jamal Badawi: Dr. Jamal Badawi and Shirk Sam Shamoun Most people, even Muslims, are unaware that Dr. Jamal Badawi has violated the Islamic principles of Tauhid, i.e. the absolute unity of God. Throughout many of his lectures and debates Badawi has been guilty of associating partners with