In the following Hadith, the prophet accused a man of fornicating with the mother of his son and, therefore, sent out Ali to kill the man. When Ali came upon the man, he found that the man did not have a penis. Anas reported that a person was charged with fornication with the mother of … Continue reading Hadith Claims the Prophet Wrongly Accused a Couple of Adultery
Human Pre-Existence & Original Sin
A common misconception among Muslims is that humans are born sinless. However, the Quran reveals that this is not true. It suggests that all humans—and even all creatures—carry consequences of a primordial event that predates our earthly lives. Unlike the Christian doctrine of original sin, which ties inherited guilt to Adam and Eve’s disobedience, the … Continue reading Human Pre-Existence & Original Sin
Life, Death, and Inception
Human existence is not confined to the boundaries of this earthly life; rather, it stretches back to a prior realm. As the Quran reveals, we were among God's creatures enjoying His provisions in Paradise before our arrival here. [2:25] Give good news to those who believe and lead a righteous life that they will have gardens … Continue reading Life, Death, and Inception
Waiting Waiting
The Quran warns us about two kinds of hypocrites: those outside the community of believers, and those within. The external hypocrites are easy to spot—they do not claim to be Submitters. But the more dangerous kind are the internal hypocrites—those who live among the believers, claim to be Submitters, and speak in the name of … Continue reading Waiting Waiting
Jesus vs. Paul: Repentance & Good Works vs. Substitutionary Atonement
In one of his most striking warnings, Jesus foretold of false prophets and deceivers who would come in his name, claiming to have seen him, or to act on his authority, or to even be him. In Matthew 24, he cautioned: 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, … Continue reading Jesus vs. Paul: Repentance & Good Works vs. Substitutionary Atonement
Adoptionist Ideology of Paul and Luke
Many people mistakenly believe that the concept of the Trinity was a fully developed and universally accepted doctrine among the earliest Christians. In reality, this was far from the case. After Jesus' death, the early Christian community was deeply divided over fundamental questions about his identity. Was Jesus divine, or was he merely a prophet? … Continue reading Adoptionist Ideology of Paul and Luke
Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to the following Hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, it claims that the prophet foretold every event that would occur until the end of time. Narrated Hudhaifa: The Prophet (ﷺ) once delivered a speech in front of us wherein he left nothing but mentioned (about) everything that would happen till the Hour. Some of … Continue reading Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
Paul Calls Satan (theos) god (2 Cor 4:4)
The New Testament’s use of the Greek term theos (θεός) is more nuanced than most Christians would want people to believe. For centuries, this term—translated as “God” in most English Bibles—has served as a cornerstone for Christian doctrinal claims about the divinity of Jesus based on a few passages where the term can be argued … Continue reading Paul Calls Satan (theos) god (2 Cor 4:4)
By the Even and the Odd
In Sura 89, Dawn (Al-Fajr), God swears by the even and the odd. [89:3] By the even and the odd. (٣) وَٱلشَّفْعِ وَٱلْوَتْرِ The Quran is composed of 114 Suras (chapters) and 6,234 numbered verses. Summing the Sura numbers sequentially (1 + 2 + 3 + ... + 114) gives a total of 6,555. Separately, the total … Continue reading By the Even and the Odd
Urwa ibn Zubayr Burned His Hadith
Urwa ibn al-Zubayr (c. 643–712 CE) was an early Islamic scholar, historian, and one of the most influential figures in the transmission of Hadith. Born in Medina, he was the son of Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and Asma bint Abi Bakr, the daughter of the first caliph, Abu Bakr, … Continue reading Urwa ibn Zubayr Burned His Hadith
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