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Textual, theological, and historical examinations of the Qur’an and its claims.
Is the Qur'an Miraculous? Paid Members Public
In what way then, one would ask, is the Qur'an miraculous? I have heard many responses to this, the most common being: 1) In its literary eloquence. 2) In its subject matter. 3) In its preservation over the centuries. In the following article, I want to consider only
Qur'an Contradiction: The Profit of the Prophet Paid Members Public
The Profit of the Prophet Should Muhammad Get Paid Or Shouldnt He? The Quran records the words of a believer who advised his people to follow the messengers who asked for no money: And there came running from the farthest part of the town, a man, saying: "O my
Quran Inconsistency: Did the Messengers Perform Miracles? Paid Members Public
Quran Inconsistency Did the Messengers Perform Miracles? Sam Shamoun The Quran, in more than one place, expressly denies that a warner is capable of performing miracles: Then, it may be that you will give up part of what is revealed to you and your breast will become straightened by it
Qur'an Contradiction: Can a Muslim Man Marry a Christian Woman? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction To Marry or Not to Marry? The Quran prohibits Muslim men from marrying unbelievers and associators, saying that it is better for them to marry believing women: And do not marry the idolatresses until they believe, and certainly a believing maid is better than an idolatress
Qur'an Contradiction: Is there a minimum age for marriage? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction The Age of Marriage Sam Shamoun The Quran, in at least one passage, presupposes that there is an age which a girl must attain before she can be considered marriageable: And try orphans (as regards their intelligence) until they reach the age of marriage; if then
Qur'an Contradiction: Can They Disbelieve in the Last Day and be Safe? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Can They Disbelieve in the Last Day and be Safe? Sam Shamoun The Quran exhorted Muhammad and his followers to forgive those who did not believe in the days of Allah: Say (O Muhammad SAW) to the believers to forgive those who (harm them and) hope
Is the Qur'an Miraculous? - The "prophecy" about Abu Lahab Paid Members Public
The Argument about Abu Lahab A new argument for the divine origin of the Qur'an has recently come to be presented by increasing numbers of Muslims. For our response we will quote from the end of the article Qur'an: Is it the Truth? at the Khalifornia
Qur'an Error: Did Joseph's parents go to Egypt? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Error Did Joseph's parents go to Egypt? The Bible states clearly that Joseph's mother Rachel (Genesis 30:22-24) died at the birth of Joseph's younger brother, Benjamin: Then they [Jacob and his household] moved on from Bethel. While they were still