https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUav8pXxZTo In a recent video, Tovia Singer discusses how the Church Fathers who decided which books would be included in the Christian Bible were all Gentiles who did not know Hebrew. He points out that only two Church Fathers, Origen (third century) and Jerome (fourth/fifth century), were fluent in Hebrew but were not involved in … Continue reading Christian Gentiles & God’s Scripture
Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
In Matthew 23, Jesus provided several signs for the people of his time to identify the hypocrites. Ironically, most Christians of today have likewise fallen into hypocrisy when they choose to do the very acts that Jesus warned them about. #1 THEY FAIL TO Uphold the Torah 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to … Continue reading Jesus on Identifying Hypocrisy
Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Throughout the Quran, God swears by different things, such as the moon (74:32), the position of the stars (56:75), and the Day of Resurrection (75:1). Yet, the most all-encompassing oath in the Quran occurs in Surah Al-Haaqqah (69), where God swears by everything. [69:38] I swear by what you see.[69:39] And what you do not see. (٣٨) فَلَآ … Continue reading Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Something Similar to It?
[17:88] Say, “If all the humans and all the jinns banded together in order to produce a Quran like this, they can never produce anything like it, no matter how much assistance they lent one another.” قُلْ لَئِنِ اجْتَمَعَتِ الْإِنْسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَىٰ أَنْ يَأْتُوا بِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لَا يَأْتُونَ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَوْ كَانَ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ ظَهِيرًا If you ask … Continue reading Something Similar to It?
Christian Castration
A significant problem among early Christian men was that many of them castrated themselves because they believed this was what Jesus advocated. This was such a substantial issue that it was the first canon addressed by the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. "If anyone in sickness has been subjected to surgery by physicians, or … Continue reading Christian Castration
Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
God assures the believers that He will preserve the Quran. [15:9] Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it. (٩) إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا ٱلذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَحَـٰفِظُونَ Historically, this was achieved through the following three methods: Manuscripts Memorization Arabic Grammar Yet, despite these methods, we were still left with numerous different recitations (Qiraat) … Continue reading Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
In the previous two articles linked below, we looked at how the messenger being challenged to bring masses from the sky cannot be regarding Muhammad. In this third part, we will discuss another proof as to why this challenge cannot be regarding Muhammad. For reference, here are the verses: [17:90] They said, “We will not believe … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
The term "wahi" ( وحِى ) typically translates as "inspiration." This word comes from the root "Wa-Ha-Ya" ( و ح ي ) and occurs 78 times in the Quran with the following derivative meanings: to indicate; reveal; suggest; point out; put a thing into (the mind); dispatch a messenger; inspire; speak secretly; hasten; make sign; … Continue reading Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
Qiraat ≠ Ahruf
In a previous blog post, we examined the lack of consensus among scholars regarding the meaning of the Quran's supposed seven Ahruf and the many contradictions that exist in the various interpretations. In this article, we look specifically at the claim that the seven Ahruf are connected to the various readings of the Quran. Narrated … Continue reading Qiraat ≠ Ahruf
Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
Qira'at ( قراءات ) refers to the different canonical methods of reciting the Quran. These variations encompass differences in pronunciation, intonation, meanings, verse counts, and, in the more extreme cases, differences in the words and phrases used. Historically, these differences took root after the death of the prophet when Islam expanded to new lands. Various … Continue reading Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
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