Historically, Umar ibn al-Khattab was one of the prophet's closest companions and father-in-law. Umar participated in almost all battles and expeditions under Muhammad, who bestowed upon him the title al-Fārūq ( الفاروق ), which translates to "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong." This title underscores how the prophet viewed Umar’s reputation for justice … Continue reading Khuzayma > Umar ibn Khattab
The Devil Can’t Change the Text of the Quran, but He Can Deceive People in its Meaning
Satan's single objective is to lead as many people astray as he can. A major blessing that God has given mankind to aid in their guidance is the Quran (2:2). God promised that He would preserve the Quran (15:9), and as shown in a previous article, there have been four known mechanisms that God utilized … Continue reading The Devil Can’t Change the Text of the Quran, but He Can Deceive People in its Meaning
Biological Truth & Quran
The Quran condemns when individuals attempt to redefine simple biological facts. Example # 1: Zihar According to the Quran, Zihar ( ظِهَار ) was a form of estrangement in which a husband would declare his wife as being like his mother's back, essentially cutting off marital relations and leaving the wife in a state of … Continue reading Biological Truth & Quran
Can one greet the dead?
One of the standard practices among Sunni Muslims is their greeting (Attahiyat) of the prophet during their Salat. Despite such practices being a blatant form of idol worship (shirk) according to the Quran and discussed in previous articles, does it even make any sense to send greetings to one who is dead according to the … Continue reading Can one greet the dead?
The Circular Logic of Hadith Biographies (Ilm al-Rijal)
In the study of Hadith, biographies known as "Ilm al-Rijal" (the science of narrators) are considered crucial for assessing the reliability and credibility of Hadith transmitters. These biographies provide detailed information about the lives, characters, and trustworthiness of the individuals in the chains of narration (isnads). Today, these biographical dictionaries are used to confirm a … Continue reading The Circular Logic of Hadith Biographies (Ilm al-Rijal)
Necessity and Reliability of Contextual Hadith (Asbab al-Nuzul)
A typical argument traditionalists make against those who follow the Quran alone is that the Hadith is needed to make sense of the verses. Some go so far as to claim that the Quran is not understandable without the Hadith. In the book Hadith and Sunnah Ideals and Realities p. 135, under the article title … Continue reading Necessity and Reliability of Contextual Hadith (Asbab al-Nuzul)
Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
The Quran informs us that there is no compulsion in religion. [2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. لَآ إِكْرَاهَ فِى ٱلدِّينِ قَد … Continue reading Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
Was Aaron a Messenger?
In a previous article, we explored the distinction in the Quran between a prophet (nabi) and a messenger (rasul). In summary, a prophet is given scripture, while a messenger confirms and delivers God's message to the people. This means that every prophet was a messenger, but not every messenger was a prophet. Yet some claim … Continue reading Was Aaron a Messenger?
Mutawatir & Hadith
A term that is used often in Islamic studies is the concept of Mutawātir. Mutawātir is a successive narration that has been transmitted by such a large number (thousands) of narrators at each level of its chain of transmission that it becomes particularly impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. … Continue reading Mutawatir & Hadith
Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
The Quran informs us that the sexual relations between a husband and a wife are to be kept private. [2:187] Permitted for you is sexual intercourse with your wives during the nights of fasting. They are the keepers of your secrets, and you are the keepers of their secrets. GOD knew that you used to betray … Continue reading Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
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