Abraham established the Kaaba and God gave him the following command to not associate anything with Him in relation to God's Shrine. [22:26] We appointed Abraham to establish the Shrine: “You shall not associate anything with Me, and purify My shrine for those who visit it, those who live near it, and those who bow and prostrate. وَإِذْ … Continue reading Sunnis Polluted the Kaaba with Shirk
Can one greet the dead?
One of the standard practices among Sunni Muslims is their greeting (Attahiyat) of the prophet during their Salat. Despite such practices being a blatant form of idol worship (shirk) according to the Quran and discussed in previous articles, does it even make any sense to send greetings to one who is dead according to the … Continue reading Can one greet the dead?
The Circular Logic of Hadith Biographies (Ilm al-Rijal)
In the study of Hadith, biographies known as "Ilm al-Rijal" (the science of narrators) are considered crucial for assessing the reliability and credibility of Hadith transmitters. These biographies provide detailed information about the lives, characters, and trustworthiness of the individuals in the chains of narration (isnads). Today, these biographical dictionaries are used to confirm a … Continue reading The Circular Logic of Hadith Biographies (Ilm al-Rijal)
Necessity and Reliability of Contextual Hadith (Asbab al-Nuzul)
A typical argument traditionalists make against those who follow the Quran alone is that the Hadith is needed to make sense of the verses. Some go so far as to claim that the Quran is not understandable without the Hadith. In the book Hadith and Sunnah Ideals and Realities p. 135, under the article title … Continue reading Necessity and Reliability of Contextual Hadith (Asbab al-Nuzul)
Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
The Quran informs us that there is no compulsion in religion. [2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient. لَآ إِكْرَاهَ فِى ٱلدِّينِ قَد … Continue reading Can compulsion be applied to non-believers? (2:256)
Mutawatir & Hadith
A term that is used often in Islamic studies is the concept of Mutawātir. Mutawātir is 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 particularly impossible for them to have collectively agreed upon a lie or fabrication. … Continue reading Mutawatir & Hadith
Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
The Quran informs us that the sexual relations between a husband and a wife are to be kept private. [2:187] Permitted for you is sexual intercourse with your wives during the nights of fasting. They are the keepers of your secrets, and you are the keepers of their secrets. GOD knew that you used to betray … Continue reading Sex During Menses (Quran vs. Hadith)
Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Sahih Bukhari is considered the most revered collection of Sahih Hadith among traditional Muslims. Among these most "authentic" narrations, we see that 'Amr bin Maimun claims the following account regarding a she-monkey being stoned for adultery. Narrated `Amr bin Maimun: During the pre-lslamic period of ignorance I saw a she-monkey surrounded by a number of … Continue reading Hadith: Monkey Adultery
Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Sura 111 of the Quran is entitled Thorns 'Al-Masad' ( الـمسد ) and is about how both Abu Lahab and his wife were condemned to Hell for leading and fueling the opposition to the prophet during his life. [111:1] Condemned are the works of Abee Lahab, and he is condemned.[111:2] His money and whatever he … Continue reading Abu Lahab vs. Dhajjal (Quran vs. Hadith)
Hadith & Women
The Hadith is particularly disparaging towards women. Below are some of the most egregious Hadith from the most revered Sahih Hadith compilations, most notably Sahih Bukhari and Muslim. These narrations insult the prophet and the religion and hopefully can serve as an eye-opener to why the entire Hadith corpus needs to be discarded. This is … Continue reading Hadith & Women
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