Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti (1445–1505) was a prominent Egyptian scholar, muhaddith, theologian, and historian widely regarded for his prolific contributions to Sunni scholarship. Born and raised in Cairo, Suyuti was a Shafi'i jurist and belonged to the Ash'ari school of theology. He wrote on a wide array of subjects, including Quranic exegesis, hadith studies, linguistics, and … Continue reading History of the Umayyad Caliphs & History of Islam & The Sunni Dilemma
Non-Arabs (Mostly Persian) Influence on Sunni Islam
In early Islamic society, a Muslim ruler once asked about the judges and scholars overseeing various provinces, only to learn that most were non-Arab clients, or mawālī—a term referring to freed slaves or non-Arab converts who became clients under the patronage of Arab tribes. This account is recorded in Al-ʿAqd al-Farīd, written by Ibn ʿAbd … Continue reading Non-Arabs (Mostly Persian) Influence on Sunni Islam
Was Muhammad the Final Messenger?
The Quran informs us that Muhammad was the final prophet (nabi). [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 aware of all things. مَّا كَانَ مُحَمَّدٌ أَبَآ أَحَدٍ مِّن رِّجَالِكُمْ وَلَـٰكِن رَّسُولَ ٱللَّهِ وَخَاتَمَ ٱلنَّبِيِّـۧنَ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمًا … Continue reading Was Muhammad the Final Messenger?
Holy Spittle (Bible vs. Hadith)
In the Roman world, The Roman historian Tacitus (56-120 CE) reports that the emperor Vespasian (r. 69-79) had restored vision to a blind man by means of oris excremento, his saliva (Histories iv. 81). In another account by Suetonius (69-122 CE) in The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, the emperor he healed a paralyzed man (withered hand … Continue reading Holy Spittle (Bible vs. Hadith)
Camels Created From the Devils (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to Hadith, camels were created from the devils. Narrated by Abu Bakr bin Abi Shaybah, narrated by Hushaim, from Yunus, from Al-Hasan, from Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani, who said: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Pray in the sheepfolds but do not pray in the resting places of camels, for they were created from the devils." … Continue reading Camels Created From the Devils (Quran vs. Hadith)
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?
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
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