Debunking Holiness to the Lord TikTok Video

I will now prove to Christians who this lady in this video has lied and quoted hadiths and Quran out of context. Let’s go through each of the claims made in the TikTok video one by one and provide context, scholarly interpretations, and references to debunk or clarify them.

1. Muhammad said Allah hates those who don’t accept Islam.

Claims cited: Quran 30:45, 3:32, 32:38.

• Quran 30:45:
  “Allah will reward the believers who do righteous deeds. He does not love those who do mischief.”
  This verse does not specifically state that Allah hates non-Muslims; it emphasizes that Allah rewards those who believe and do good deeds. The emphasis is on actions rather than hatred for non-belief.

• Quran 3:32:
  “Say, ‘Obey Allah and the Messenger.’ But if they turn away, indeed, Allah does not like the disbelievers.”
  This verse indicates that Allah does not approve of those who reject faith in Him, but this is not about hate—it is about not liking or approving actions that go against His guidance. The Arabic term “la yuhib” (does not like) here refers to disapproval, not hate.

• Quran 32:38:
  “Indeed, those who believed and did righteous deeds and humbled themselves to their Lord will be the companions of Paradise.”
  This verse focuses on the reward for the believers and does not mention anything about Allah hating non-believers. In fact, the Quran emphasizes that Allah’s mercy is vast (Quran 39:53).

2. Fight everyone in the way of Allah and kill those who disbelieve in Allah.

Claim cited: Ibn Ishaq, p. 992.

• Context of Ibn Ishaq:
  This reference from Sirat Rasul Allah (Ibn Ishaq’s biography of the Prophet) is likely a misinterpretation of specific historical battles. The Quran and Hadith do not promote fighting “everyone”; they address specific situations where Muslims were under attack or threatened.
  The Quran states:
  “Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors.” (Quran 2:190).
  The historical context of these verses refers to self-defense in battle, not an open-ended command to fight all disbelievers.

3. I have been commanded to fight against people until they testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.

Claim cited: Sahih Muslim 1:33.

• Hadith interpretation:
  The full narration of Sahih Muslim 1:33 is:
  “I have been commanded to fight the people until they testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah…”
  This hadith is part of the broader context of jihad, and it was revealed in specific historical circumstances when the Prophet Muhammad was in conflict with opposing tribes. It refers to fighting to establish peace and to spread the message of Islam, not a blanket permission to kill all non-Muslims.
  Scholars such as Ibn Hajar have noted that this directive was context-specific and not applicable to all non-believers at all times.

4. Muhammad stoned women for adultery.

Claim cited: Sahih Muslim 4206.

• Hadith interpretation:
  The stoning for adultery (Rajm) was a punishment for married individuals who committed adultery and is a controversial topic in Islamic law. The punishment is based on the teachings of the Prophet but requires very specific evidence to be applied (such as a confession or four witnesses).
  Scholars like Al-Nawawi explain that the punishment for adultery in the case of married persons was stoning, but it was applied only under strict conditions. It’s important to note that this practice is debated and understood in various ways across Islamic jurisprudence.

5. Muhammad permits Muslims to steal from unbelievers.

Claims cited: Sahih Bukhari 44:668, Ibn Ishaq 764.

• Bukhari 44:668:
  This hadith is not about stealing from non-believers but about the distribution of war booty (ghanimah) after a battle. The Quran and Hadith allow the distribution of spoils of war but do not endorse stealing from innocent people. The Quran states that “whatever you take as spoils of war – then indeed, for Allah is one fifth of it…” (Quran 8:41), and this is about specific historical and legal contexts, not random theft.

• Ibn Ishaq 764:
  Similarly, this reference from Sirat Rasul Allah deals with specific historical contexts, not a general rule of stealing.

6. Muhammad permits Muslims to lie.

Claims cited: Sahih Muslim 6393, Sahih Bukhari 49:857.

• Hadith interpretation:
  The cited hadiths mention instances where lying is allowed in specific circumstances such as during war or to reconcile between people. This is not a general endorsement of lying but is related to certain contexts, such as peacekeeping and protecting lives.
  However, the Quran is clear on the importance of truthfulness: “And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].” (Quran 2:42).

7. Muhammad owned and traded slaves.

Claim cited: Sahih Muslim 2001.

• Context of slavery:
  Slavery in the time of Prophet Muhammad was a widespread practice across many cultures, including the Arabian Peninsula. However, Islam introduced reforms that encouraged the freeing of slaves and provided guidelines for humane treatment.
  Ibn Qudamah in his Al-Mughni mentions that the Prophet Muhammad emphasized freeing slaves and provided ways to facilitate their liberation. Slavery was ultimately abolished in Islamic law, and the encouragement to free slaves is well-documented in Hadith and Quran.

8. Muhammad and his followers beheaded 800 Jewish men and boys.

Claim cited: Sahih Muslim 4390.

• Historical event:
  This refers to the battle of Banu Qurayza, a tribe of Jews that had allegedly broken a treaty with the Muslims during the conflict with the Quraysh. After the siege, the Prophet Muhammad passed judgment on the tribe, which involved executions for the men, while the women and children were taken as captives.
  Scholars like Ibn Ishaq and Al-Tabari state that this was a specific punishment for treason in a wartime situation, not a general rule. It is a deeply contextual event, not a prescription for all time.

9. Muhammad ordered the murder of those who insulted him.

Claims cited: Bukhari 56:369, 4:24.

• Context of these hadiths:
  These narrations refer to specific individuals who insulted or plotted against the Prophet Muhammad, such as Abu Afak and Asma bint Marwan. While there are historical accounts of retaliation against those who directly threatened the Prophet, the idea of killing anyone who insults him is not a blanket rule.
  Scholars like Ibn Hajar and Al-Nawawi have emphasized the importance of context in these actions, which were specific to the circumstances of the time.

10. Jihad in the way of Allah elevates one’s position in paradise by 100 fold.

Claim cited: Sahih Muslim 4645.

• Context of Jihad:
  Jihad refers to striving in the way of Allah, which includes personal struggle, fighting for justice, and protecting the faith in specific contexts of warfare. This hadith refers to the reward of those who partake in the physical defense of the Muslim community in times of war, but scholars like Al-Qurtubi emphasize that jihad is not only military but also about self-discipline, charity, and helping others.

11. Muhammad married 13 wives and kept many sex slaves.

Claim cited: No reference given.

• Marriage in Islam:
  The Prophet Muhammad had a total of 7 wives, not 13. His first and only wife for many years was Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, whom he married for love and companionship. After her passing, he married Aisha when she was young, as is well documented in Islamic tradition. The other wives were married to the Prophet for humanitarian reasons, many of them being widows left destitute after the death of their husbands in battles or hardships. Through these marriages, the Prophet provided them with support, security, and a home.
  His marriages were not for sexual exploitation, as is often suggested, but were instead tied to providing for women in need and building alliances in the community. Furthermore, the Prophet did not keep sex slaves, contrary to some of the claims made. The practices of slavery that existed at the time were subject to strict regulations under Islamic law, and Islam promoted the freeing of slaves as an act of virtue.

12. Muhammad ordered the murder of women.

Claims cited: Ibn Ishaq 8:19 and 995.

• Context:
  These references discuss specific instances where women were punished for actions that were seen as treasonous or harmful to the Muslim community. Again, these are specific events, not general rules for the treatment of women. Islam does not permit the arbitrary killing of women or anyone else.

Conclusion:

The claims made in the TikTok video appear to be taken out of context or misinterpreted, particularly when focusing on specific historical events or situations where the Prophet Muhammad had to defend his community. Islam, like all religions, has complex teachings that must be understood in context. When scholars and historians interpret these texts, they do so by considering historical, social, and cultural factors.