The prophet was said to have had over 100,000 companions (ṣaḥābī) according to sources like Abū Zurʿa al-Rāzī, with some sources indicating that 114,000 companions performed the pilgrimage with the Prophet after their conquest of Mecca. Despite their large number, most companions did not transmit hadith, even though prophetic Hadith could be simply observing something … Continue reading <1% of Companions Are Cited as Sources of Hadith
Fidelity to God Alone
What does guarding your chastity have to do with guarding your prayers? At first glance, these might seem like separate aspects of personal conduct—one physical, the other spiritual. Yet twice in the Quran, God places them side by side in His portrait of the ideal believer. In both Surah 23 and Surah 70, we are … Continue reading Fidelity to God Alone
God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
In modern Arabic, the term "āyah" (plural: "āyāt") is often understood as “verse,” referring to the Quranic text. However, in the Quran, the word carries a much broader and deeper meaning, signifying a sign, miracle, proof, or evidence. While many occurrences in the Quran pertain directly to written revelation or the miracles of the past … Continue reading God’s Ayat Through Nature (Natural Theology)
When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
Dr. Michael Egnor was a committed atheist and accomplished neurosurgeon who believed that all of life’s mysteries could ultimately be explained through material processes. In his view, every question—from the nature of consciousness to the origin of thought—had a purely physical answer rooted in the brain. But the deeper he went into his surgical career, … Continue reading When Fatherhood Awakens Faith
Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Abstract: No verse in the Quran states that it is sinful to pray behind a hypocrite. In fact, the Quran warns that one of the gravest sins is to attribute lies to God (6:19, 6:93, 6:144, 29:68, 39:32), and it condemns dividing into sects as a form of idol worship (30:31–32). Even the Messenger of … Continue reading Is Praying Behind a Hypocrite a Sin?
Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
Among the Quran’s many vivid metaphors, few are as perplexing as the one found in Surah 22 (Al-Hajj), verse 31: [22:31] You shall maintain your devotion absolutely to GOD alone. Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD is like one who fell from the sky, then gets snatched up by vultures, or blown away by … Continue reading Falling from the Sky: The Outcome of Idolatry
Hadith Contradicts Itself—God’s Revelation Doesn’t
Throughout history, countless writings authored by men have been pawned off as divine revelation by religious authorities. The Quran, however, provides a clear and uncompromising litmus test—one that exposes forgeries and affirms what is truly from God: [4:82] Why do they not study the Quran carefully? If it were from other than God, they would have … Continue reading Hadith Contradicts Itself—God’s Revelation Doesn’t
12 Habits of Self Righteous People
https://youtu.be/il0SZQLFPpc?si=vCBYYruHYsi_ES9j Imagine a SWAT team raiding a building. They charge through the front door and sweep the first floor—but the criminal doesn’t just give up. He bolts upstairs. So the SWAT team follows, clearing the second floor. Again, the criminal escapes—up to the third. This chase continues, floor by floor, until he reaches the roof. … Continue reading 12 Habits of Self Righteous People
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
When “Sahih” Hadith Victimizes Children (Quran vs. Hadith)
Islam proclaims itself as a religion of justice, mercy, and a defense for the weak in society. Yet buried within the hadith canon—especially in collections labeled sahih, or “authentic”—are narrations that do the very opposite: they victimize the innocent, normalize cruelty, and assign blame to those whom the Quran explicitly protects. These aren’t isolated fabrications … Continue reading When “Sahih” Hadith Victimizes Children (Quran vs. Hadith)
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