Critics like Christian Prince, Sam Shamoun, and David Wood often use the topic of Mutʿah (temporary marriage) in Islam as a tool to misrepresent Islamic teachings. This article seeks to clarify the misconceptions surrounding Mutʿah, debunk false claims, and provide a clear, scholarly understanding of the subject within the Islamic tradition. What is Mutʿah? Mutʿah […]
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A Challenge to Sam Shamoun and Other Christian Critics: Accept the Quran’s Challenge
Throughout history, many critics have risen to challenge the validity of the Quran, questioning its divine origin and suggesting that it is the product of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Among these critics, figures like Sam Shamoun have persistently argued that the Quran is a mere creation of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and […]
Debunking Christian Critics of the Claims about the Quran’s Creation Verses
Some of the most well-known critics of the Quran’s accounts of creation, especially when they suggest contradictions or discrepancies, include figures like Sam Shamoun, David Wood, and Robert Spencer. These critics often focus on what they perceive as contradictions or scientifically problematic aspects of the Quranic creation narratives. This is largely due to their aim […]
The Religion of Prophets
Abstract This paper seeks to explore the concept of the oneness of God as expressed through the common teachings of the prophets across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, focusing on the core message that has been consistently conveyed throughout history. The aim is to demonstrate that all the prophets—Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Isho (Jesus), […]
Dissertation on The Trinity and Its Sources
Introduction: The doctrine of the Trinity—the belief in one God existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—has been a central tenet of mainstream Christianity for centuries. However, the development of the Trinitarian doctrine is deeply controversial. This dissertation aims to critically examine the origins of the Trinity, its introduction into […]
Debunking Sam Shamoun’s Claim that the Quran Confirms Jesus is God and Exposing His Contradictions
Sam Shamoun, a well-known Christian apologist, has repeatedly argued that the Quran contains verses suggesting the divinity of Jesus. According to Shamoun, certain passages in the Quran either implicitly affirm or directly point to Jesus being divine, thereby supporting the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. However, a careful examination of these verses reveals that Shamoun’s […]
Debunking Sam Shamoun’s Claim that the Quran Confirms the Trinity
Sam Shamoun, a Christian apologist known for his polemical work against Islam, has repeatedly argued that the Quran contains references that affirm the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Shamoun’s claim is based on a selective reading of specific verses in the Quran that he believes allude to the Trinitarian conception of God—Father, Son, and Holy […]
Dissertation on the Arrest and Crucifixion of Isho (Jesus)
Introduction In this dissertation, we will explore the arrest and crucifixion of Isho, whom we refer to by his given name in respect to the original Aramaic-speaking communities and his mother’s naming of him. This is done to avoid aligning with the early church’s translations that have distorted much of Isho’s teachings to suit their […]
Jesus Was Not Christ’s Name
The name “Jesus” is one of the most recognized names in the world today, but its origin and linguistic evolution are often misunderstood. Jesus, the central figure in Christianity, was born in first-century Palestine, where the spoken language was primarily Aramaic, not Hebrew. While the name “Jesus” comes from the Greek Iēsous, the original name […]
Dissertation: The Reliability of the Bible as a Historical Source: Fact vs. Theology
Opening Argument: The Bible as a Theological Text, Not a Factual Account of History Christians today are often misled into thinking that the Bible can be used as a fact-based book to present arguments attempting to prove the historical validity of Christianity. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the Bible is not a […]