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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
The Marriage of Umar ibn Khattab and Umm Kulthum Paid Members Public
A Case Study Sam Shamoun We proceed with our analysis of the typical arguments used by Muslims in defense of Muhammads marriage with a young child. Here we want to resume our discussion on whether such marriages were culturally acceptable and normal by analyzing a few marriages which took place
Muhammad's Marriage to a Prepubescent Girl and its Moral Implications [Part 2] Paid Members Public
Muhammad and Aisha Revisited: Analyzing the Claims of Muslim Polemicists Sam Shamoun We continue our discussion of Muhammads marriage to nine-year-old Aisha, this time focusing on some of the common arguments and claims made by certain Muslims in their attempts of salvaging Muhammads reputation. We will focus on
Muhammad's Marriage to a Prepubescent Girl and its Moral Implications Paid Members Public
Muhammad and Aisha Revisited: An Examination of Muhammads Marriage to a Prepubescent Girl And Its Moral Implications Sam Shamoun Not only Christians, not only Westerners, but many people from various cultures are troubled when they discover that Islams prophet, Muhammad, married a nine-year-old girl named Aisha. Some go
Evidence for Muhammad Being Deceived Paid Members Public
Examining Some More Evidence for Muhammad Being Deceived Sam Shamoun In several articles and responses, we have presented the biblical and Islamic evidence showing that an evil spirit deceived Muhammad. We feel that the data conclusively shows that the spirit that appeared to Muhammad wasn’t a true, pure, holy
Allahs Omnipotence and the Impossibility of the Incarnation Paid Members Public
Allahs Omnipotence and the Incarnation Sam Shamoun The Quran repeatedly asserts that Allah is able to do everything and that he has power over all things. This is stated in relation to texts which speak of Allah as creator, sustainer, sovereign owner and reviver of all things: That is because
Jewish and Christian Converts to Islam: Some Questions for Muslims to Ponder Paid Members Public
Jewish and Christian Converts to Islam Some Questions for Muslims to Ponder Sam Shamoun Christians are often asked why do they not observe specific commands of the OT in light of Jesus claim that he came to fulfill, not destroy, the Law and the Prophets (cf. Matthew 5:17-20)
Islam and The Nursing of Adults Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The ahadith record how Muhammad permitted a rather shameful practice. Muhammad permitted women to nurse young adults who were not their children. According to the ahadith, a man became envious regarding the fact that his adopted son lived in the same house where his wife roamed unveiled. The
Allah and Nudity: Addressing a Typical Muslim Polemic Paid Members Public
Allah and Nudity Addressing a Typical Muslim Polemic Sam Shamoun Muslims like to bring up passages from the Holy Bible which they feel are indecent and highly offensive, in order to prove that these parts cannot be the Words of God. One example that they consider highly graphic and inappropriate