theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
Christian Response to Dr. Jamal Badawi's "Jesus in the Qur'an and the Bible" Paid Members Public
Christians Respond To: Dr. Jamal Badawi's Jesus Christ in the Qur'an and the Bible Part I Sam Shamoun Dr. Jamal Badawi is considered to be North America's premiere Muslim apologist and spokesperson, having debated and lectured extensively throughout the world at some of the
The Annihilation of Allah Paid Members Public
A Question and Challenge to Salafi Anthropomorphists Sam Shamoun In many places the Quran ascribes certain physical features and functions, as well as specific body parts, to Allah. For instance, Allah has a face with eyes: And to Allah belong the east and the west, so wherever you turn yourselves
Allahs Pride Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun One of the names given to Allah in the Quran is "the Most Proud": He is the One GOD; there is no other god beside Him. The King, the Most Sacred, the Peace, the Most Faithful, the Supreme, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, the Most Proud
Allahs Oaths Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The following has been adapted, modified, and enlarged from some of my papers and responses, specifically from these two: Is Allah the God of the Bible?, Allah of Islam, Is He Yahweh God of the Bible? We decided that it would be better to present this topic separately,
Jesus as the Mercy of Allah: More Quranic Evidence for the Divinity of Christ Paid Members Public
Jesus as the Mercy of Allah More Quranic Evidence for the Divinity of Christ Sam Shamoun The Quran says that Muhammad was sent as a mercy to creation: We have only sent thee as a mercy to the worlds (rahmatan lil-`alamin). S. 21:107 Thou wast not upon the
The (In)Justice of Allah Examined Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun The Quran says that Allah will judge everyone righteously, that no soul will ever be dealt with in an unjust manner: These are the communications of Allah which We recite to you with truth, and Allah does not desire any injustice to the creatures. S. 3:108 Shakir
Allah's Guessing Game -- Is Allah an All-Knowing God? Paid Members Public
Allah's Guessing Game Is Allah an All-Knowing God? Sam Shamoun Muslims often criticize the biblical portrayal of God. For instance, Muslims take offense at the biblical portrait of God as having to search out situations and look into things in order to gain knowledge about certain events.
Is the Quran An Implicit Endorsement and Continuation of Arab Paganism? Paid Members Public
Sam Shamoun Historical and cultural Background The Holy Bible clearly condemns the worship of the heavenly constellations: "And beware lest you raise your eyes to heaven, and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, you be drawn away and bow