In the following Hadith, the prophet accused a man of fornicating with the mother of his son and, therefore, sent out Ali to kill the man. When Ali came upon the man, he found that the man did not have a penis. Anas reported that a person was charged with fornication with the mother of … Continue reading Hadith Claims the Prophet Wrongly Accused a Couple of Adultery
Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
According to the following Hadith from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, it claims that the prophet foretold every event that would occur until the end of time. Narrated Hudhaifa: The Prophet (ﷺ) once delivered a speech in front of us wherein he left nothing but mentioned (about) everything that would happen till the Hour. Some of … Continue reading Did the Prophet Know the Future (Unseen)? (Quran vs. Hadith)
Urwa ibn Zubayr Burned His Hadith
Urwa ibn al-Zubayr (c. 643–712 CE) was an early Islamic scholar, historian, and one of the most influential figures in the transmission of Hadith. Born in Medina, he was the son of Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and Asma bint Abi Bakr, the daughter of the first caliph, Abu Bakr, … Continue reading Urwa ibn Zubayr Burned His Hadith
The Myth of Mutawatir Hadith
Mutawātir: A successive narration that has been transmitted by such a large number (thousands) of narrators at each level of its chain of transmission that it becomes practically impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. Among Sunnis, Mutawatir Hadith are often presented as the gold standard of authenticity—a shield of … Continue reading The Myth of Mutawatir Hadith
The Sunni Quran Isnad Dilemma
The Sunni faith is fundamentally built upon its traditions, which, in turn, rely heavily on the credibility of their chains of transmission (isnad). Many Sunni scholars assert that if the isnad is deemed reliable, the authenticity of a Hadith must be accepted, regardless of its content. This reasoning is even extended to the Quran, where … Continue reading The Sunni Quran Isnad Dilemma
Cædmon & the Hadith of the First Revelation
Cædmon, often regarded as the first known English poet, lived during the 7th century in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria. He was a monk or lay brother associated with the monastery at Whitby, led by the abbess St. Hilda. His story comes to us primarily through the Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written by … Continue reading Cædmon & the Hadith of the First Revelation
Why Stylometry Can’t Prove Hadith Authenticity
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
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