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In-depth analysis of Islamic theology, scripture, tradition, and argumentation through rigorous scholarly critique.
Muhammad’s Neglect and Disdain for the Poor and Ill Paid Members Public
The Quran unashamedly admits that Muhammad turned away from the poor and marginalized in order to appease the rich elite of the Quraish tribe: Repel not those who call upon their Lord at morn and evening, seeking His Countenance. Thou art not accountable for them in aught, nor are they
Muhammad’s Family In Hell: How Allah Dishonored his “Prophet” Paid Members Public
The Quran acknowledges Jesus’ family members as the greatest of all beings, and honors his blessed mother as the greatest woman ever created: Lo! Allah preferred Adam and Noah and the Family of Abraham and the Family of ‘Imran above (all His) creatures. They were descendants one of another. Allah
Muhammad: The Signless Prophet Paid Members Public
The Quran repeatedly stresses the fact that Muhammad was incapable of performing a single miracle, even though the unbelievers repeatedly asked him for a sign to validate his prophetic claims: They say: “Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?” Say: “God hath certainly power to
Revisiting The Issue of the Uncreated Quran Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I proceed from where I left off (/2019/10/28/revisiting-the-issue-of-the-uncreated-quran-pt-1/). Here’s a quick summary of the orthodox Islamic view of the Quran: 1. The words of Allah eternally subsist within the essence/nature of Allah since they are part of
Revisiting The Issue of the Uncreated Quran Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
In this post I am going to again highlight the traditional Sunni belief that the Quran is uncreated, having eternally existed with/in Allah, in order to draw out its implications on both the Islamic doctrine of monotheism known as Tauhid, and the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The
A Muslim Defense of Muhammad’s Marrying A Prepubescent Minor Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
This is a follow up to my previous post (https://answeringislam.blog/a-muslim-defense-of-muhammads-marrying-a-prebuscent-minor-pt-1/) where I again republish a leading Muslim scholar’s refutation (https://www.abc.se/home/m9783/ir/d/aam1_e.pdf) to the attempts by some Muslims
The Incomplete Quran: Whom Did Muhammad See? Paid Members Public
Despite the Quran’s claim to being a clear, perspicuous book, which explains everything in detail, [Say (O Muhammad)] “Shall I seek a judge other than Allah while it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (The Qur’an), explained in detail.” Those unto whom We gave
Muhammad the Womanizing Sensualist Paid Members Public
The following lengthy excerpt is taken from Iranian Muslim scholar Ali Dashti’s book, “23 Years: A Study of Prophetic Career of Mohammad”. This happens to be one of the best treatments on Muhammad and Islam ever produced. In what follows, Dashti highlights the fact of Muhammad being a womanizer