Christian polemicists who support the doctrine of the Trinity often attempt to use two specific verses from the Quran to assert the validity of their theology. They argue that because the Trinitarian doctrine ultimately prevailed over other Christian doctrines, this either indicates that the Quran supports their doctrine as correct or suggests that the Quran … Continue reading Followers of Jesus Prevailed (61:14 & 3:55)
Timeline of Prophets & Messengers
The Quran mentions the following 26 messengers by name. NameFreq.1. Moses1362. Abraham693. Noah434. Lot275. Joseph276. Adam257. Jesus258. Aaron209. Isaac1710. Solomon1711. Jacob (not including name Israel)1612. David1613. Ismail1214. Shu'aib1115. Saleh916. Hud717. Zachariah718. Yahya (John)519. Muhammad420. Job421. Jonah (not including Zan-Noon 21:87)422. Elias ( إِلْيَاس / Elijah)423. Amram324. Idris225. Zal-Kifl226. Elisha ( الْيَسَع )2 In addition, the … Continue reading Timeline of Prophets & Messengers
Traits of the Hypocrites
The opening verses of Sura 2 of the Quran define the three kinds of people: 1. The Righteous [2:3] who believe in the unseen, observe the Contact Prayers (Salat), and from our provisions to them, they give to charity. [2:4] And they believe in what was revealed to you, and in what was revealed before … Continue reading Traits of the Hypocrites
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?
Christian Castration
A significant problem among early Christian men was that many of them castrated themselves because they believed this was what Jesus advocated. This was such a substantial issue that it was the first canon addressed by the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. "If anyone in sickness has been subjected to surgery by physicians, or … Continue reading Christian Castration
Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
God assures the believers that He will preserve the Quran. [15:9] Absolutely, we have revealed the reminder, and, absolutely, we will preserve it. (٩) إِنَّا نَحْنُ نَزَّلْنَا ٱلذِّكْرَ وَإِنَّا لَهُۥ لَحَـٰفِظُونَ Historically, this was achieved through the following three methods: Manuscripts Memorization Arabic Grammar Yet, despite these methods, we were still left with numerous different recitations (Qiraat) … Continue reading Code 19: Qiraat Sura 36 (Y.S.)
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)
Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
Qira'at ( قراءات ) refers to the different canonical methods of reciting the Quran. These variations encompass differences in pronunciation, intonation, meanings, verse counts, and, in the more extreme cases, differences in the words and phrases used. Historically, these differences took root after the death of the prophet when Islam expanded to new lands. Various … Continue reading Sunnis Have 28 Different Authorized Qiraat
