The formation of the Authorised Version – the Uthmanic Codex, presents us with an important reason as to why the Quran is incomplete and imperfect. “ According to Dani, the companion of the prophets came to him and complained to him about the sharp divergences of Kuranic recitations that had appeared among Muslims – just as had been the case, he warned, among Jews and … [Read more...]
The Imperfections of the Quran – 2
In the last post we saw three quranic imperfections. In this second part we will conclude this series with a final discrepancy which also shows the case we have been making all along, that the Quran is imperfect, and therefore, not a revelation from God. THE REVELATION WHICH FAILED TO MAKE IT TO THE QURAN Sahih Bukhari Volume 4: 393 Narrated Said bin Jubair: That he heard … [Read more...]
The Imperfections of the Quran – Part 1
Muslims generally believe that the Quran is perfect, meaning, it is complete and error free. However, a close examination of the evidence suggests that the Quran is incomplete and therefore imperfect. 1. Part of Quranic revelation was eaten by a goat Sunan Ibn Majah, Book of Nikah, Hadith # 1934 "Narrated Aisha 'The verse of stoning and of suckling an adult ten times were … [Read more...]
Wars of Early Islam
Muslims often project Islam as the religion of peace. But can this be true in the light of the historical evidence in the form of wars during the early Islamic history? Let's evaluate. Mohammed migrated to Medina from Mecca in the year 622 A.D. This migration is called Hijra, and 622 is the first year of the Islamic calender. The first year of the Islamic calender does not … [Read more...]
The Most Common Question Muslims Ask Christians: Where did Jesus say, "I am God! Worship me!"?
If you any Muslim friend who is apologetically inclined, then the question he would have asked you is this. 'Where did Jesus say, " I am God! Worship me!"?' Now it is an interestingly and intelligently worded question to take unaware any ill-equipped Christian. It assumes that there is a certain way Jesus must express himself "I am God" and if he has not said that then he is … [Read more...]
The Cross and the Falsification of Islam
Sura 4:156-159 states: “Allah set a seal upon them owing to their unbelief, so they shall not believe except a few. And for their unbelief and for their having uttered against Marium a grievous calumny. And their saying: Surely we have killed the Messiah, Isa son of Marium, the apostle of Allah; and they did not kill him nor did they crucify him, but it appeared to them so … [Read more...]
Islamic Fundamentalism, Islamism and Extremism – Introduction
“The mere fact of adherence to Islam has profound political consequences.” - Daniel Pipes, In the Path of God: Islam and Political Power. The topic of Islamic fundamentalism, Islamism, and extremism is being widely studied, discussed, and researched in academia, in almost all the top secular Western universities, parliaments, media, and communities. Its prominence came in the … [Read more...]
Sufism – Assessment
The main quest of Sufism is a mystical experience of God like that of Prophet Mohammed. Main line Muslims argue that the experience of Prophet Mohammed was a unique one. We as Christians think it’s a demonic experience that Prophet Mohammed had. That is exactly what he thought first, before being convinced by his first wife, Khadija, and her uncle that he actually had … [Read more...]
Sufism – Origin and History (Part 2)
Prophet Mohammed seems to be the first Sufi, communing directly with Allah. The early followers who were with him received revelations from God directly through them and formed the early Sufi school. The Hadith talks about ‘Ihsan’ or worship as one of the aspects of Islam and the Quran also talks about the purpose of God creating humans and Jinns is so that they may worship … [Read more...]
Sufism – Mystical Islam (Part 1)
INTRODUCTION Sufism is the mystical or esoteric school of thought in Islam. The Arabic word for Sufism is 'tasawuff'. A practitioner of Sufism is called a Sufi or a Dervish. The following quotations reveal the various understandings of Sufism. … [Read more...]