Sahih Bukhari is considered the most revered collection of Sahih Hadith among traditional Muslims. Among these most "authentic" narrations, we see that 'Amr bin Maimun claims the following account regarding a she-monkey being stoned for adultery. Narrated `Amr bin Maimun: During the pre-lslamic period of ignorance I saw a she-monkey surrounded by a number of … Continue reading Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Sura 111 of the Quran is entitled Thorns 'Al-Masad' ( الـمسد ) and is about how both Abu Lahab and his wife were condemned to Hell for leading and fueling the opposition to the prophet during his life. [111:1] Condemned are the works of Abee Lahab, and he is condemned.[111:2] His money and whatever he … Continue reading Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Can the prophet hear us?
In a previous article, we discussed how the Sunnis misunderstood 33:56 to imply that it is a commandment to perpetually send blessings upon the prophet. In this article, we will discuss how the Sunnis' understanding of Salawat is a flagrant violation of the entire message of the Quran. The Sunni masses promote that one should … Continue reading Can the prophet hear us?
The Messenger’s Example (33:21)
A typical argument that is often brought up to argue for the validity of the Hadith is the following verse, which states that God has set up the messenger as a good example ( أُسْوَةٌ ). [33:21] The messenger of GOD has set up a good example for those among you who seek GOD and the … Continue reading The Messenger’s Example (33:21)
Names vs. Concepts
The Freakonomics podcast recently did a series on the Nobel Laureate and theoretical physicist Richard Feynman (1918-1988). Feynman was one of the brightest minds in science and contributed to particle physics, the Manhattan Project, and figuring out the root cause of the Challenger disaster. But, what set Feynman apart from other great scientists was his … Continue reading Names vs. Concepts
Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Dhat Anwat ( ذَاتُ أَنْوَاطٍ ) was the name of a particular tree that was worshipped in Arabia before the revelation of the Quran.1 Pagans, including that of the Quraish, used to suspend their weapons on it as well as slaughter to it and devote themselves to it as they blessed and glorified it.2 https://lexicon.quranic-research.net/data/25_n/294_nwT.html In the following … Continue reading Sunnis Followed the Sunnah of the Jews
Jinn Companions
Imagine you're standing in the courtroom, your heart racing, your palms sweaty. It's the day of your trial, the culmination of a lifetime of nerve-wracking anticipation. You've been accused of major crimes, charges that carry severe consequences. You've always prided yourself on covering your tracks and limiting who you disclosed your secrets to. Or so … Continue reading Jinn Companions
Sunnis getting high on their own supply
The phrase "don't get high on your own supply" originated from the 1983 movie "Scarface." In the film, the protagonist, drug dealer Tony Montana, starts excessively using his own cocaine supply, which ultimately leads to his downfall. Metaphorically, this phrase is applied to situations where people become overly self-confident or arrogant, believing they are infallible … Continue reading Sunnis getting high on their own supply
Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
The Quran warns the believers that some people have established masjids to cause harm and to promote disbelief and that the devotees of God alone should avoid such masjids for the sake of protecting their souls. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those … Continue reading Masjid of God vs. Masjid of Satan
1st Revelation: What shall I read?
Many are familiar with the well-known narrative of how the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have received his initial revelation, encapsulated in Sura 96:1-5. This story centers on the Angel Gabriel urging the Prophet to read, which he reportedly could not fulfill. Traditional interpretations of this account postulate that the prophet could not complete this … Continue reading 1st Revelation: What shall I read?
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