Quran
Mathematical construction of the Quran
An intriguing, if controversial, idea.
Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) Dating Of Manuscripts Of The Qur’ān
Islamic Awareness have just put up an amazingly thorough examination of radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating of manuscripts of the Qur’ān. On Twitter the author says: “One can notice that almost all the criticism on radiocarbon dating is due to misunderstanding of science and maths…. Read More ›
Check out the remarkable bond between the mother and her baby.
We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in play (Qur’an 21:16)
‘Br Paul vs Christian Hyde Park Speakers Corner’ (again)
I keep finding videos on YouTube. Here is another one where I’m discussing war and peace in the Qur’an with a Christian. It was a difficult conversation and I probably should not have bothered as you will see.
Jesus and Muhammad: new convergences
A fascinating article by Tim Winter (also known as Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad), a British Sunni Muslim sheikh, researcher, writer and academic. He is the Dean of the Cambridge Muslim College, Director of Studies (Theology and Religious Studies) at Wolfson… Read More ›
The Qur’an, the Jews and Ezra as the Son of God
by Jonathan Brown on 27 July 2016 Jonathan Brown is the Alwaleed bin Talal Chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and he is the Associate Director of the Alwaleed bin Talal Center for… Read More ›
Qur’an: Do not obey the majority of those on earth
The Holy Qur’an makes clear that majority opinion is misleading. Our guidance cannot come from the ever-changing norms and values of secular democracy which only lead us away from God’s path.
The Quran’s textual integrity
Jonathan A.C. Brown (born 1977) is an American scholar of Islamic studies. Since 2012, he has been associate professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. In 2014, he was appointed Chair of Islamic Civilization. He is… Read More ›
Christians often argue that since the Qur’an is 600 years after Jesus, it is a less reliable witness than the New Testament. How do we respond to this?
Ijaz of Calling Christians writes: Question: Christians often argue that since the Qur’an is 600 years after Jesus, it is a less reliable witness than the New Testament. How do we respond to this? Answer: Consistency is key here, and… Read More ›
What the Qur’an says about God and Muhammad
Say: ‘He is the One God, God the Eternal, the Uncaused Cause of all that exists. He begets not, and neither is He begotten; and there is nothing that could be compared with Him.’ (Surah 112) —♦— Say (O Muhammad):… Read More ›
If the Trinity doctrine is true, why don’t Jews believe it? – Rabbi Tovia refutes Mike Licona
If the Trinity doctrine is true, why don’t Jews believe it and why isn’t it CLEARLY outlined in scripture? – Rabbi Tovia Singer refutes Mike Licona.
Response to Isma’eel Abu Adam’s Video by Shk Abdullah bun Hamid Ali [converted2islam]
Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, founder of the Lamppost Education Initiative and the Director of the Islamic Law program at Zaytuna College, provides a thoughtful response. For more information on this subject please see the following articles: What Happened To… Read More ›
SubhanAllah
Beautiful Mashallah
Does Islam Permit Muslim Men to Rape Their Slave Girls?
By Bassam Zawadi. Reblogged from Call to Monotheism There are those who argue that since Islam permits Muslim men to have sexual intercourse with their slave girls, this then means that they also have the right to rape them. This is… Read More ›
‘Complete refutation of ex-Muslim liar on female captives and rape’
Published on 21 Jun 2016. Radush Shubuhaat writes, ‘Here we do a complete refutation of the ignorance and lies of this newly ex Muslim on the claimed immoral teachings of Islam. Although his claim to knowledge and extensive learning, he has… Read More ›
How Should Muslims Deal with Homosexuality
In the light of the recent terror attack on gays in Orlando it might be of use to revisit the question: according to the Shariah how should Muslims deal with homosexuality? Dr Yasir Qadhi explains the Islamic understanding. Dr Yasir Qadhi explains… Read More ›
In the Name of God, the most Merciful, the most Gracious
Arabic calligraphy In the Name of God, the most Merciful, the most Gracious
The Qur’an reinforces a key truth found in the synoptic gospels
Observations like this one by Anthony F. Buzzard below illustrates why a scholarly approach to the gospels can be so threatening to traditional Christian faith. Matthew and Luke suggest that the ‘son of God’ came into existence at his biological conception in Mary. The Quran… Read More ›
Cosmic child abuse
In some forms of Christianity, God tells us to forgive, but He won’t do the same Himself without drawing blood. It leads to a form of cosmic child abuse. Let me quote from Baptist minister Rev Steve Chalke who is… Read More ›
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