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Textual, theological, and historical examinations of the Qur’an and its claims.
Further numerical discrepancies Paid Members Public
Further debate of the issues. Muslim Responses by Randy Desmond Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 08:56:15 PDT Resolving the proposed "Days" conflict: Surah:Verse Context 22:47 This verse talks about the unbelievers wanting God to hasten on their punishment. Then it says "a day
The Sources of Islam Paid Members Public
The Sources of Islam Reference: Rev. W. St. Clair-Tisdall, The Sources of Islam: A Persian Treatise, translated and abridged by Sir William Muir, T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1901, xiii, 102 pages. Background: This book presents the original sources from which Muhammad obtained the various stories and myths that
Comparative Index to Islam : SHIRK Paid Members Public
SHIRK Unforgivable sin of associating anything [partners, helpers, other gods] with Allah * idolator cannot be forgiven, an-Nisa' 4:48,137; Muhammad 47:34 The Qur'an accuses Christians for their belief that Jesus is Lord and God, calling them unbelievers (kafiroon) and idolaters (mushrikoon), i.e. people who
The treatment of women in Islam, and how Islam presents itself to non-Muslims Paid Members Public
THE TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN ISLAM And how Islam presents itself to non-Muslims By Samuel Green While it needs to be acknowledged that atrocities have been committed against women overseas in the name of Islam, it also needs to be acknowledged that such practices have no basis in the religion
Joseph the Carpenter in Islam [Part 1] Paid Members Public
Joseph the Carpenter in Islam [Part 1] A Comparative Analysis between Christianity and Islam Masud Masihiyyen The Christian teaching that Joseph the Carpenter became Jesus’ foster father through Mary’s betrothal to him before the annunciation sounds scandalous to many Muslims. I even remember how a professor of religion at
Qur'an Contradiction: Will Jesus burn in Hell? Paid Members Public
Qur'an Contradiction: Will Jesus burn in Hell? Jesus is given in the Qur'an a position very close to Allah, he is not only raised to paradise, but to Allah Himself, he has the place "nearest to Allah" as 3:45 even says: Sura 4:
Banish Them to Their Beds and Beat Them -- Muhammad's Low Opinion of Women Paid Members Public
Banish Them to Their Beds and Scourge Them! Muhammad's Low Opinion of Women By David Wood The status of women in the Arab world is a source of frequent criticism against Islam. Women in the West have fixed their gaze on the polygamy, veils, and other inequalities in
Islam and Terror; Some Thoughts after 9/11 Paid Members Public
Answering Islam is not in agreement with some of the theological views presented in this article. We publish it in the Islam & Terrorism section of our site because the author's psychological and sociological analysis is helpful for understanding the dynamic of terror present in Islam. Islam and