Stylometric analysis is the quantitative study of linguistic patterns in texts to identify unique characteristics of an author's style. It leverages statistical and computational methods to analyze features such as word frequency, sentence structure, punctuation, and even rhythm or syntax. Stylometry assumes that each writer develops an unconscious and consistent way of expressing themselves, which … Continue reading Why Stylometry Can’t Prove Hadith Authenticity
Paul Rasulullah According to Ibn Kathir
Ibn Kathir (c. 1300–1373 CE) was a prominent scholar of Sunni Islam, renowned for his expertise in tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis), tarikh (history), and fiqh (jurisprudence). He authored one of the most widely used and influential commentaries on the Quran among Sunni Muslims, which remains a cornerstone in Sunni understanding of the Quran. However, much of … Continue reading Paul Rasulullah According to Ibn Kathir
Messengers vs. Tradition
No messenger was ever sent to a people with the message that everything they were doing was perfect and that no change was needed. Such a notion runs entirely counter to the very essence of a messenger's mission. A messenger's role is not to affirm the status quo but to challenge it—serving as a disruptor … Continue reading Messengers vs. Tradition
Power, Interpretation, and the Enduring Nature of Truth
All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. – Friedrich Nietzsche Interpretation lies at the heart of human understanding, shaping how societies construct meaning from events, ideas, and phenomena. Yet history reveals a persistent tension: while those in power may dictate interpretation, … Continue reading Power, Interpretation, and the Enduring Nature of Truth
The Messenger vs. The Message
A messenger of God comes to deliver God's message, and it is this message that should be valued and pursued throughout one's life. However, people often shift their focus from the message to the messenger, losing sight of the true purpose of their coming. This is evident, for example, in how many Christians have become … Continue reading The Messenger vs. The Message
Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
Below are notes and thoughts from Shady Nasser's book The Second Canonization of the Qur'an (324/936). This book examines the process of Qur’anic canonization, focusing on how the seven canonical readings of the Qur’an were standardized. This "second canonization" was led by Ibn Mujahid in 936 CE (324 AH), a pivotal figure in Islamic history … Continue reading Notes from The Second Canonization of the Qur’an (324/936)
History of the Umayyad Caliphs & History of Islam & The Sunni Dilemma
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)
