Some truths in Submission (Islam) are so foundational that they require no debate. Two such truths are the obligation to give Zakat and to perform Salat — both core pillars of faith, emphasized clearly and repeatedly in the Quran. For most believers, these are established facts. Yet a curious shift happens when a Hadith is … Continue reading A Gettier Problem in Hadith Justification
Mass Hadith Forgery: The Foundations of Sunni Islam
The foundations of Sunni Islam were built upon a sea of forged traditions. By the mid-9th century CE, the compilers of the Kutub al-Sittah (Six Books) sifted through millions of reports attributed to the Prophet. What they found was damning: nearly ninety-nine percent of these reports were rejected as fabrications, exposing a religious culture flooded … Continue reading Mass Hadith Forgery: The Foundations of Sunni Islam
Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
For centuries, Hadith has been the bedrock of Sunni Islamic law and theology. But what happens when one of Sunni Islam’s most prominent voices admits that this foundation doesn’t stand up to scrutiny? In a recent interview on the Sképsislamica podcast, promoting his new book “Understanding Salafism,” Yasir Qadhi made a startling admission: “Nobody in the academy affirms … Continue reading Companion Hypocrisy and the Hadith & Sunnah House of Cards
The Letter Nun in Qur’an 68:1: Early Tafsir Interpretations and Cross-Cultural Parallels
The interpretation of the letter "Nun" (ن) at the opening of Surah 68 in the Qur’an has long intrigued scholars, mystics, and rationalists alike. Classical Islamic commentators such as Ibn Kathir, Al-Tabari, and Al-Qurtubi preserved a range of early opinions—some viewing it as a disjointed Arabic letter with unknown meaning, others presenting vivid cosmological imagery … Continue reading The Letter Nun in Qur’an 68:1: Early Tafsir Interpretations and Cross-Cultural Parallels
A World of Stories, But No Shared Reality
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” It’s a quote that’s been repeated so many times its origin is nearly forgotten. But in an age where information is endless and truth feels negotiable, its meaning has never been more relevant. We live in a world flooded with data, headlines, opinions, and “breaking … Continue reading A World of Stories, But No Shared Reality
If Code 19 Doesn’t Exist, Neither Does the U.S.
There’s a tiny chunk of rock off the coast of Maine called Machias Seal Island. It’s about 15 acres—windswept, uninhabited, and home only to a Canadian lighthouse. And here’s the twist: both the United States and Canada claim it. The dispute goes back to the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the American Revolutionary … Continue reading If Code 19 Doesn’t Exist, Neither Does the U.S.
Taking From the Wahhabi Playbook
In a video titled “🔥 Wahhabism: Uncovering the Hidden Truth” by the Muslim Skeptic channel, a damning exposé reveals how Wahhabi ideology manipulates the concept of takfir—declaring someone a disbeliever—into a tool of control. The video outlines how Wahhabis operate with a pre-assembled file of “deviant beliefs” they keep on record for various Muslims of … Continue reading Taking From the Wahhabi Playbook
Who Can Lead Salat?
Years ago, I argued that the fourth dietary prohibition is limited to animals that are dedicated to other than God at the time of sacrifice, based on 6:145 and all other corroborating evidence. [6:145] Say, "I do not find in the revelations given to me any food that is prohibited for any eater except: (1) … Continue reading Who Can Lead Salat?
The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
The Quran repeatedly affirms that its message is clear. Revealed in the native language of its audience so that its message would be understood—not obscured. [14:4] We did not send any messenger except (to preach) in the tongue of his people, in order to clarify things for them. God then sends astray whomever He wills, and guides … Continue reading The Most Defined Term in the Quran: Salat
Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
One of the most frequently addressed groups in the Quran is the Children of Israel. Very early in the text, God calls upon them directly, reminding them of the covenant they made and the blessings they received. [2:40] O Children of Israel, remember My favor, which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your part of … Continue reading Children of Israel, Yahud, and Hadu: A Quranic Distinction
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