According to the narration of Sahih Bukhari and Tirmidhi, when the Quran was being compiled under the reign of Abu Bakr, the only person to bear witness to the supposed verses of 9:128-129 was one single individual by the name of Khuzaima. Narrated Zaid bin Thabit: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq sent for me when the people of … Continue reading Who witnessed 9:128-129?
How did the messenger judge?
One common argument made for justification for the upholding of Hadith besides the Quran is that it was the messenger's job to judge, and it is the duty of the believers to obey his judgment. Some of the strongest verses in the Quran used to attempt to justify these points can be found in the … Continue reading How did the messenger judge?
The Great Feud
The Quran describes an event regarding a feud that took place among the "bil-mala-i-l-aʿlā" ( بِٱلْمَلَإِ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ ). The word al-mala-i ( ٱلْمَلَإِ ) means chiefs or leaders, while i-l-aʿlā ( ٱلْأَعْلَىٰٓ ) means the highest or most exalted. Hereonout, it will be referenced as the High Society. [38:67] Say, "Here is awesome news.[38:68] "That you are totally … Continue reading The Great Feud
Critical Analysis of the Narrative on Abu Bakr’s Collection (9:128-129)
Dr. Shehzad Saleem, years ago, produced an eight-part series on the questionable nature of the Hadith describing the supposed compilation of the Quran during the reign of Abu Bakr. The first part of the video series can be found below along with some highlights pointed out by Dr. Saleem. https://youtu.be/UNO3V-VoiNs Hadith Narration For reference, here … Continue reading Critical Analysis of the Narrative on Abu Bakr’s Collection (9:128-129)
Day Mentioned 365 Times in Quran
The term "day" ( يوم ) in the singular form occurs 365 times in the Quran, which equals the number of days in a single solar year. The plural forms "days" and "two days" occurs 30 times which is the average length of a solar month. While all forms occur 475 times (19x25) in the … Continue reading Day Mentioned 365 Times in Quran
21 Reasons Historians Are Skeptical of Hadith
On January 28, 2022, Dr. Javad Hashmi interviewed Oxford Scholar Dr. Joshua Little on his YouTube channel, The Impactful Scholar. In the interview, Dr. Little presented 21 reasons historians are skeptical of Hadith. In the interview, Dr. Little mentioned that all these points will be in his upcoming book, but below are the 21 points … Continue reading 21 Reasons Historians Are Skeptical of Hadith
Turn the Other Cheek
In Matthew Chapter 5, we read the following passage, advocating for people to be forgiving and going the extra mile to maintain peace. 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn … Continue reading Turn the Other Cheek
Guidelines for Understanding Quran (Hermeneutics)
Below is a list of general rules of thumb that I consider when attempting to understand the verses of the Quran. Seek Refuge in God God informs us that when we read the Quran, we are to seek refuge in Him from the devil. The general command is found in the following verse. [16:98] When … Continue reading Guidelines for Understanding Quran (Hermeneutics)
Harsh Punishments
In chapter 8 of the Bible, we read the following passage regarding the stoning of the adulterous. 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees … Continue reading Harsh Punishments
The Sting Operation
In 1978, the FBI's office in suburban Long Island created and oversaw a sting operation called "Abscam", which was initially intended to investigate theft, forgery, and stolen art. The FBI employed a person by the name of Melvin Weinberg, who was a convicted swindler, international con artist, and informant, as well as his girlfriend, Evelyn Knight, to help plan and conduct the operation. The two … Continue reading The Sting Operation
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