In a previous article, we addressed the popular Christian argument known as the Islamic Dilemma, which goes as follows: The Quran instructs Christians to follow the Gospel (Injeel). Therefore, Christians must adhere to the New Testament as it exists today. But the New Testament contradicts the Quran. Therefore, the Quran is false. This line of … Continue reading Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
Why Marriage?
A recent tweet exchange between Andrew Tate and Richard Cooper lit up social media. It was brief, smug, and resonated with a growing number of disillusioned men: “What’s the benefit of marriage for a man?”“There is none.” This sentiment has become increasingly common in certain circles: marriage is framed as a raw deal, a trap, … Continue reading Why Marriage?
<1% of Companions Are Cited as Sources of Hadith
The prophet was said to have had over 100,000 companions (ṣaḥābī) according to sources like Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī, with some sources indicating that 114,000 companions performed the pilgrimage with the Prophet after their conquest of Mecca. Despite their large number, most companions did not transmit hadith, even though prophetic Hadith could be simply observing something … Continue reading <1% of Companions Are Cited as Sources of Hadith
Fidelity to God Alone
What does guarding your chastity have to do with guarding your prayers? At first glance, these might seem like separate aspects of personal conduct—one physical, the other spiritual. Yet twice in the Quran, God places them side by side in His portrait of the ideal believer. In both Surah 23 and Surah 70, we are … Continue reading Fidelity to God Alone
Yasir Qadhi: Acadamia’s view on the Muslim Science of Hadith
In a recent interview on the Sképsislamica podcast, promoting his new book "Understanding Salafism," Yasir Qadhi admitted that while the Quran can be academically verified, the Hadith cannot. He stated: “Nobody in the academy affirms the Muslim Sunni science of Hadith. Nobody. It is considered to be completely discredited. I’m just being factual.” https://twitter.com/talkquran/status/1944887524964622694 This fact became … Continue reading Yasir Qadhi: Acadamia’s view on the Muslim Science of Hadith
God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
In modern Arabic, the term "āyah" (plural: "āyāt") is often understood as “verse,” referring to the Quranic text. However, in the Quran, the word carries a much broader and deeper meaning, signifying a sign, miracle, proof, or evidence. While many occurrences in the Quran pertain directly to written revelation or the miracles of the past … Continue reading God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
Dr. Michael Egnor was a committed atheist and accomplished neurosurgeon who believed that all of life’s mysteries could ultimately be explained through material processes. In his view, every question—from the nature of consciousness to the origin of thought—had a purely physical answer rooted in the brain. But the deeper he went into his surgical career, … Continue reading When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
The Zoroastrian Prophecy of Saoshyant in Matthew’s Gospel
Among the most iconic images of the nativity is that of three wise men kneeling before the infant Jesus, offering gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But this narrative appears in only one place in the New Testament: the Gospel of Matthew. And Matthew never says they were three, nor does he call them kings. He simply … Continue reading The Zoroastrian Prophecy of Saoshyant in Matthew’s Gospel
Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Abstract: No verse in the Quran states that it is sinful to pray behind a hypocrite. In fact, the Quran warns that one of the gravest sins is to attribute lies to God (6:19, 6:93, 6:144, 29:68, 39:32), and it condemns dividing into sects as a form of idol worship (30:31–32). Even the Messenger of … Continue reading Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
Among the Quran’s many vivid metaphors, few are as perplexing as the one found in Surah 22 (Al-Hajj), verse 31: [22:31] You shall maintain your devotion absolutely to GOD alone. Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD is like one who fell from the sky, then gets snatched up by vultures, or blown away by … Continue reading Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
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