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One of the most controversial historical divides between the rationalists (Muʿtazilites) and the traditionalists (Sunnis) in 9th-century Islam was the nature of the Quran and whether it was created or uncreated. On one side, Mutazilites vehemently argued the Quran was created, asserting that since the Quran is the word of God, He "must have preceded His … Continue reading Quran: Created or Uncreated? 

The Quran informs us that there are three ways that God communicates with humans. [42:51] No human being can communicate with GOD except:(1) through inspiration,(2) or from behind a barrier,(3) or by sending a messenger through whom He reveals what He wills. He is the Most High, Most Wise.  وَمَا كَانَ لِبَشَرٍ أَن يُكَلِّمَهُ ٱللَّهُ إِلَّا … Continue reading Inspiration, Barriers, and Messengers

The Quran informs us that it contains details for every example of our religion, yet most people insist upon disbelieving. [17:89] We have cited for the people in this Quran all kinds of examples, but most people insist upon disbelieving.  وَلَقَدْ صَرَّفْنَا لِلنَّاسِ فِى هَـٰذَا ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مِن كُلِّ مَثَلٍ فَأَبَىٰٓ أَكْثَرُ ٱلنَّاسِ إِلَّا كُفُورًا Despite this, … Continue reading Muhammad Challenged to Produce a Spring (Quran vs. Hadith)

The Quran states that the punishment for fornication is one hundred lashes. [24:2] The adulteress and the adulterer you shall whip each of them a hundred lashes. Do not be swayed by pity from carrying out GOD's law, if you truly believe in GOD and the Last Day. And let a group of believers witness their … Continue reading Punishment for Adultery (Quran vs. Hadith)

In the Quran, when a subject is introduced without explicit elaboration, it can be attributed to one of three underlying reasons: Insignificant: The missing details may not hold significant importance within the context. Requires Exploring: It may necessitate deeper exploration and contemplation to unveil its full meaning. Expected Prior Knowledge: The Quran may assume that … Continue reading Three Reasons Behind Omitted Details in Quran

Obey God and His Messenger = Obey Hadith Probably the most typical argument against following the Quran alone is the argument that when the Quran says to "obey God and His messenger," this means we have to uphold the Hadith. The fallacy in this argument is that the traditionalists who make this argument are presupposing … Continue reading Refuting The Typical Arguments Against Quran Alone

A common belief among many traditionalists is that the companions (sahaba) were among the most righteous and, therefore, should be considered absolutely trustworthy in their testimonies. Much of this understanding comes from the following Hadith. Narrated `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best people are those of my generation, and then those who will come … Continue reading Fallibility of the Companions (Sahahba)

In a sermon given by Dr. Rashad Khalifa in November 1987 at ~53-min mark, he reads from an excerpt from a book entitled "Daqoiqul Akhbar" ( دقائق الأخبار ) to demonstrate the flagrant idol worship of the prophet that is carried out in the Muslim world. The word "Daqaiqu" means "details" or "subtleties," while "Akhbar" … Continue reading The Sweat of Muhammad’s Light

The website Quran Focus has an article titled, The 99 Names of Muhammad. The article states, "According to the Arabs, the more names someone has, the more noble he is." So what are we to make of the fact that they associate 99 names with Allah as well as 99 names with Muhammad. What else … Continue reading The Names of Muhammad

According to Sahih Bukhari 3350, the following will happen to Abraham on the Day of Resurrection. Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, Abraham will meet his father Azar whose face will be dark and covered with dust. (The Prophet (ﷺ) Abraham will say to him): 'Didn't I tell you … Continue reading Abraham on the Day of Resurrection According to Hadith