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... that God was imperfect to begin with and required spiritual adjustment to a higher, faultless state.
Because Islam's teachings have remained constant, there are no creedal inconsistencies. Is it true that early man lived by one creed...
Bid'ah is one of the most belittled evils in our society. The book, 50 Common Bid'ah (Religious Innovations) in our Contemporary World explains the general nature of "bid'ah", its types and implications in the affairs of a Muslim. It...
Contradictions in the Bible
NEW TESTAMENT
The rich cannot enter heaven; the kingdom of God is for the poor - Luke 6:20, Matt 19:24, James 5:1
God rewards by bestowing wealth and disciples can be rich - Job 42:10, Matt 27:57
Satan entered...
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(Every name which leads to the service of other than Allah is prohibited)
Allah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
"But when He gave them a Salih (good in every aspect) child, they ascribed partners to...
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The concept that God provided revelation without clarifying His Own nature
grates painfully against our innate understanding of God as allmerciful, providing clear
guidance to all mankind.
Standard Trinitarian response? That people would believe if only they understood.
Standard Unitarian response? Nobody understands the Trinity—nobody. That’s why it’s
a religious mystery. Talk with Trinitarian clergy long enough, bring up the above
objections (and those that follow), and sooner or later the confirmed Trinitarian will
admit, “It’s a mystery.” The youjusthavetohavefaith defense is not far behind. The
Unitarian typically points out, however, that moments earlier the Trinitarian proposed
that people would believe, if only they understood. However, when a legitimate attempt
is made to understand, by way of seeking answers to relevant questions, the claim
transforms to one of a religious mystery (i.e., nobody understands!). A final defense is the
suggestion that, “The...
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The Old Testament
has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood
drenched history; and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies. —Mark Twain, Letters from the Earth, Vol. II
Let’s begin by putting “two of every sort (of animal) into the ark,” and then …
Oh, wait. Was that “two of every sort,” as per Genesis 6:19, or seven of clean and two of
unclean animals, as per Genesis 7:23?
Hmm. Well, we’ve got up to 120 years to think about it, because that’s the limit
of the human lifespan, as...
Jesus could have died for our sins only if he actually died whereas he was not killed neither was he crucified; those who think he died follow only conjecture. It is not strange that when the arrest of Jesus occurred,...
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("Do not set up rivals unto Allah...")
Allah the Almighty said: "Do not set up rivals (Al-Andad) unto Allah (in worship) while you know (that He Alone has the right to be worshipped)." (2:22)
With reference to...
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(Love for Allah)
Allah the Most Exalted said: "And of mankind are some who take (for worship) others besides Allah as rivals (to Allah).
They love them as they love Allah." (2: 165)
Allah Almighty said: "Say: If...
IS THE BIBLE GOD'S WORD???
As a Christian, I held the bible in high regard believing it to be the perfect word of God. Little did I know that the bible consists of contradictions, errors, discrepancies, anachronisms and absurdities. May...
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