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The Quran has two kinds of verses. Straightforward (muḥ'kamātun) verses, constituting the foundation of the Quran, as well as multi-meaning or figurative (mutashābihātun) verses. [3:7] He sent down to you this scripture, containing straightforward verses—which constitute the essence of the scripture—as well as multiple-meaning or allegorical verses. Those who harbor doubts in their hearts will pursue … Continue reading Wives of the Prophet like Mothers

Despite there not existing a single sermon transcribed from the prophet from start to finish in the entire Hadith corpus, the most narrated sermon we have attributed to the prophet is the sermon given during the Farewell Pilgrimage, Ḥijjatu Al-Wadāʿ ( حِجَّة ٱلْوَدَاع ), in the Islamic year 10 AH, following the Conquest of Mecca. It … Continue reading The Prophet’s Farewell Sermon: What He Left Behind

A common understanding among many Muslims is that God commanded the Children of Israel to kill themselves (by slaying the wrongdoers among themselves) for their worship of the calf. This understanding comes from the following verse in 2:54.  وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِۦ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنَّكُمْ ظَلَمْتُمْ أَنفُسَكُم بِٱتِّخَاذِكُمُ ٱلْعِجْلَ فَتُوبُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ بَارِئِكُمْ فَٱقْتُلُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَكُمْ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ … Continue reading 2:54 Kill Yourselves?

[9:128] There has certainly come to you a messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; [he is] concerned over you [i.e., your guidance] and to the believers is kind and merciful. لَقَدْ جَآءَكُمْ رَسُولٌۭ مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ [9:129] But if they turn away, … Continue reading Word Count of 9:128-129

According to the Hadith, there is a story that the prophet was bewitched because someone placed a spell on him, which made him delusional. Narrated Aisha: Once the Prophet (ﷺ) was bewitched so that he began to imagine that he had done a thing which in fact he had not done. حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، … Continue reading Was the Prophet Ever Bewitched?

A common argument traditionalists make to claim the necessity of Hadith is how we would know who Abu Lahab was without Hadith. This argument is fallacious on two fronts. Reason #1 - Hadith provides little detail about Abee Lahab Firstly, let's look through the Kutub al-Sitta ( كُتُب ٱلسِّتَّة ), the six most highly esteemed … Continue reading Abu Lahab and Hadith

A common misunderstanding among most Muslims is that the Quraish, at the time of the prophet, self-identified as idol worshipers and that their religion consisted of worshiping statues. This form of paganism that is commonly attributed to the Quraish was actually an ancient religion that was no longer in practice at the turn of the … Continue reading The Religion of the Quraish

A term that is used often in Islamic studies is the concept of Mutawātir. Mutawātir is a successive narration that has been transmitted by such a large number (thousands) of narrators at each level of its chain of transmission that it becomes particularly impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. … Continue reading Mutawātir, Hadith, Quran, & Salat

A gross misinterpretation of Quran 65:4 has often been used to justify child marriage. This article systematically refutes this distortion by examining the verse in its proper linguistic, contextual, and theological framework. For background, Quran 65:4 addresses the waiting period (iddah) for divorce in specific circumstances. Those who attempt to justify child marriage focus on … Continue reading Those Who Do Not Menstruate (65:4)

A prominent concept in Hadith is that Hell is not eternal for all its inhabitants. This understanding contradicts the clear verses in the Quran that Hell is eternal and that there is no intercession on the Day of Ressurection. The Quran warns of such false claims. [2:80] Some have said, "Hell will not touch us, except … Continue reading Hell is Forever