The popular belief that the doctrine of the Trinity was settled at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE oversimplifies history. In reality, the decades that followed were marked by intense theological instability, political maneuvering, and repeated doctrinal reversals. Far from gaining universal acceptance, the Nicene formula — particularly the term homoousios (“of the same … Continue reading The Shifting Battle Between Arianism and Homoousios: 325–381 CE
Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
One of the central questions addressed in the New Testament is this: How wide is the door to salvation? When we examine the teachings of Jesus, the answer is consistent and uncompromising. He tells us the path to life is narrow, and only a few will find it. Entry into the kingdom, according to Jesus, … Continue reading Jesus vs. Paul: Is the Door to Salvation Narrow or Wide?
Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
For centuries, Hadith has been the bedrock of Sunni Islamic law and theology. But what happens when one of Sunni Islam’s most prominent voices admits that this foundation doesn’t stand up to scrutiny? In a recent interview on the Sképsislamica podcast, promoting his new book “Understanding Salafism,” Yasir Qadhi made a startling admission: “Nobody in the academy affirms … Continue reading Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
Abu Bakr’s Stance on Hadith and the Problem with Anti-Quran-Alone Hadith Narration
A common maxim about the Hadith corpus is: for every Hadith, there is an equal and opposite Hadith. This reflects the reality that many individuals fabricated Hadith to support conflicting political or theological positions. The result is a vast, often contradictory body of literature—pro-Aisha Hadith, anti-Aisha Hadith; pro-Umayyad, anti-Umayyad; pro-Ali, anti-Ali—and this extends to core … Continue reading Abu Bakr’s Stance on Hadith and the Problem with Anti-Quran-Alone Hadith Narration
From Refuge to Responsibility: A Symbolic Map of The Cave
Sura 18 of the Quran, The Cave (Al-Kahf), is one of the Quran’s most unique chapters, particularly for the layered stories it presents and the historical narratives it subtly invokes. It features three major episodes: the account of the youth who sought shelter in a cave, the journey of Moses with a mysterious teacher, and … Continue reading From Refuge to Responsibility: A Symbolic Map of The Cave
Which Paradigm Better Aligns With Jesus’s Teachings?
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
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