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Textual, theological, and historical examinations of the Qur’an and its claims.
Sources of the Qur'an : The New Text of the Kuran. By Rendel Harris Paid Members Public
THE NEW TEXT OF THE KURAN. By Rendel Harris, M.A. LITT.D. D.THEOL, ETC. IT is certainly a notable discovery to be able to show, by the aid of an early Syriac translation, that the Kuran was in the first days of its circulation a somewhat different book
Sources of the Qur'an Paid Members Public
The Murder of Abel Abstract Muhammad used several local religious sources as information for his recital of the Quran. This paper deals with his use of Judaistic material as source material. Introduction Muhammad synthesied Islam from several sources: Judaism, Christianity, Sabeanism, paganism, and his own changing personal theology. A quick
Muhammad said: I am ALL the Prophets Paid Members Public
I am ALL the Prophets This article is a work in progress. The final word is certainly not yet spoken. This is a suggestion for further discussion, and this topic is certainly worth a discussion. I welcome all feedback. Since most of these thoughts were originally posted on a discussion
Origin of the Arabic name of God: "Allah" Paid Members Public
Where did the name "Allah" come from? There are numerous theories about the origin of term "Allah", the Arabic name for God. This page will collect some of them and each collection has to start with one item. Please inform me of other web pages, newsgroup
Sources of the Qur'an : Abraham and the Idols Paid Members Public
Abraham and the Idols The Qur'an claims "To thee we sent a scripture in truth, confirming the scripture which came before it and guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah has revealed..." (Sura 5:51) However it may come as a surprise
Qur'an and Science Paid Members Public
is a topic becoming ever more important as Muslims try to not only present the Qur'an as not conflicting with modern science, but make the much stronger claim that the Qur'an is predicting modern scientific discoveries. This is used by many Muslims as a major proof
Qur'an and Science: Embryology Paid Members Public
Complete list of all verses on embryology The Qur'an and Embryology All quotations are taken from Pickthal's translation unless otherwise indicated. 2:222 They question thee (O Muhammed) concerning menstruation. Say: It is an illness so let women alone at such times and go not in
The Earth: Flat or Spherical? Paid Members Public
Insights from Early Astronomy A number of Muslims believes that the Qur'an talks about the earth as being spherical [actually 'eggshaped'] and not flat as supposedly everybody in Muhammad's life time believed. This is claimed as another "scientific miracle" confirming the divine