In a previous article, we discussed how the Sunnis misunderstood 33:56 to imply that it is a commandment to perpetually send blessings upon the prophet. In this article, we will discuss how the Sunnis' understanding of Salawat is a flagrant violation of the entire message of the Quran. The Sunni masses promote that one should … Continue reading Can the prophet hear us?
Two Deaths
The Quran informs us that the disbelievers will experience two deaths. [40:11] They will say, "Our Lord, you have put us to death twice, and You gave us two lives; now we have confessed our sins. Is there any way out?" قَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَآ أَمَتَّنَا ٱثْنَتَيْنِ وَأَحْيَيْتَنَا ٱثْنَتَيْنِ فَٱعْتَرَفْنَا بِذُنُوبِنَا فَهَلْ إِلَىٰ خُرُوجٍ مِّن سَبِيلٍ 1qālūقَالُوا۟They said,2rabbanāرَبَّنَآ"Our … Continue reading Two Deaths
These letters are proofs
The Quran contains 114 suras, of which 29 are prefixed with initials. In eight of the occurrences of these initials, it follows with some variation of the statement "til'ka āyātu l-kitāb" ( تِلْكَ ءَايَـٰتُ ٱلْكِتَـٰب ) which translates to "this is proofs of the book." Some misunderstand this verse and think that "ayat" means verses, … Continue reading These letters are proofs
Law of Agency
Envision a wise and powerful ruler who governs a vast and diverse realm. This king, deeply invested in the well-being and direction of his kingdom, opts to execute his commands through carefully selected envoys tasked with fulfilling his directives. These envoys, acting on the king's behalf, meticulously implement his will throughout the kingdom. Agents responsible … Continue reading Law of Agency
Dietary Prohibitions Quran vs. Hadith
According to the Quran, there are only four dietary prohibitions. This is spelled out four times in the Quran, 2:173, 6:145, 5:3, and 16:115, with the most all-encompassing verse being 6:145. [6:145] Say, "I do not find in the revelations given to me any food that is prohibited for any eater except: (1) carrion, (2) running … Continue reading Dietary Prohibitions Quran vs. Hadith
The Messenger’s Example (33:21)
A typical argument that is often brought up to argue for the validity of the Hadith is the following verse, which states that God has set up the messenger as a good example ( أُسْوَةٌ ). [33:21] The messenger of GOD has set up a good example for those among you who seek GOD and the … Continue reading The Messenger’s Example (33:21)
The Unseen & The Witnessed
The term "ghayb" ( غيب ) in Arabic refers to that which is unseen or hidden from sensory perception. It comes from the root "Gh-Ya-Ba" ( غ ي ب ) and occurs 60 times in the Quran, and has the following derivative meanings: unseen; to go away; remote; hidden; secret; slander; backbite; absent; beyond human … Continue reading The Unseen & The Witnessed
Hadith & Women
The Hadith is particularly disparaging towards women. Below are some of the most egregious Hadith from the most revered Sahih Hadith compilations, most notably Sahih Bukhari and Muslim. These narrations insult the prophet and the religion and hopefully can serve as an eye-opener to why the entire Hadith corpus needs to be discarded. This is … Continue reading Hadith & Women
Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
The Nicene Creed was a pivotal statement of Christian faith formulated in the 4th century. It originated from the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, a gathering of Christian bishops convened in the city of Nicaea (now İznik, Turkey) by the Roman Emperor Constantine I (r. 306-337 CE). This council was the first effort … Continue reading Nicene Creed Theological Blunders
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