On January 31, 1990, God's Messenger of the Covenant, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, was blessed with martyrdom. Since his death, while more individuals have embraced the religion of Submission, the overall Submitter movement has stagnated. Few new communities have emerged, and many existing ones have struggled to expand their congregations. In fact, many of these communities … Continue reading Why The Submission Movement Stalled & How to Fix It
Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
The Quran informs us that the Prophet Muhammad was a gentile (ummy) who did not have knowledge of the previous scriptures. However, Hadith from Bukhari claims that he gave parables strikingly similar to those found in the Bible but with an expected Sunni traditionalist bend. THE WEDDING BANQUET Matthew 22:1-14 (NIV) 1 Jesus spoke to … Continue reading Parables: Bible vs. Fabricated Hadith
Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Throughout the Quran, God swears by different things, such as the moon (74:32), the position of the stars (56:75), and the Day of Resurrection (75:1). Yet, the most all-encompassing oath in the Quran occurs in Surah Al-Haaqqah (69), where God swears by everything. [69:38] I swear by what you see.[69:39] And what you do not see. (٣٨) فَلَآ … Continue reading Muhammad’s Divine Utterances Restricted to Quran Alone
Something Similar to It?
[17:88] Say, “If all the humans and all the jinns banded together in order to produce a Quran like this, they can never produce anything like it, no matter how much assistance they lent one another.” قُلْ لَئِنِ اجْتَمَعَتِ الْإِنْسُ وَالْجِنُّ عَلَىٰ أَنْ يَأْتُوا بِمِثْلِ هَٰذَا الْقُرْآنِ لَا يَأْتُونَ بِمِثْلِهِ وَلَوْ كَانَ بَعْضُهُمْ لِبَعْضٍ ظَهِيرًا If you ask … Continue reading Something Similar to It?
Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
In the previous two articles linked below, we looked at how the messenger being challenged to bring masses from the sky cannot be regarding Muhammad. In this third part, we will discuss another proof as to why this challenge cannot be regarding Muhammad. For reference, here are the verses: [17:90] They said, “We will not believe … Continue reading Who Claimed Masses From The Sky (Part III)
Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
The term "wahi" ( وحِى ) typically translates as "inspiration." This word comes from the root "Wa-Ha-Ya" ( و ح ي ) and occurs 78 times in the Quran with the following derivative meanings: to indicate; reveal; suggest; point out; put a thing into (the mind); dispatch a messenger; inspire; speak secretly; hasten; make sign; … Continue reading Different Forms of Inspiration (Wahi)
Qiraat ≠ Ahruf
In a previous blog post, we examined the lack of consensus among scholars regarding the meaning of the Quran's supposed seven Ahruf and the many contradictions that exist in the various interpretations. In this article, we look specifically at the claim that the seven Ahruf are connected to the various readings of the Quran. Narrated … Continue reading Qiraat ≠ Ahruf
Hadith Qudsi Proves Hadith Inauthenticity
When we look up the word "authentic," we get the following definition. In the context of Hadith, "an authentic narration" means a report or narration that is verified to be sound, correct, and reliable according to rigorous authentication standards. This implies that the statement should be accurate, unchanged, and without distortion. If someone claims that … Continue reading Hadith Qudsi Proves Hadith Inauthenticity
9:128 & 129 Are Not Part of the Original Quran According to Hadith
Anyone who studies the history of the Quran's compilation after the prophet's death will encounter the questionable origins of verses 9:128 and 129 and how these verses were eventually included in the Quran's mushaf. MAKKI VS. MADANI Before getting into some crucial details about this narration, it is worth considering the addition of these verses … Continue reading 9:128 & 129 Are Not Part of the Original Quran According to Hadith
Messengers After Muhammad
A common misunderstanding among Muslims was that Muhammad was the final messenger. Nowhere in the Quran does it state that Muhammad was the final messenger, only that he was the final prophet. [33:40] Muhammad was not the father of any man among you. He was a messenger of GOD and the final prophet. GOD is fully … Continue reading Messengers After Muhammad
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