Category: Muhammad
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Will the Real “Demon-Possessed” Prophet Please Stand Up ?
The following is our partial response to the tirade authored by the belligerent Christian missionary Sam Shamoun, to be found here. This article will clearly establish Prophet Muhammad(P) as the true Prophet, insha’Allah. In the forthcoming papers, we will provide a detailed critique of the shoddy polemics of the missionary, together with a detailed examination of his…
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The Subjective Consciousness of Muhammad
Here we have two notions which appear differently from the point of view of the prophet: the notion of his subjective consciousness, which arises out of his human knowledge, and that of Qur'anic consciousness, which is revealed to him. It is necessary to establish a clear distinction between these two notions in order to better…
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Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and the Slander towards Muhammad
It is well-known that the polemics of the Christian missionaries and Orientalists where the character of the Prophet(P) ranges from the totally ludicrous to an outright lie and blasphemy. One such polemic is with regard to the allegation that the Prophet(P) suffered from a type of epilepsy known as temporal lobe epilepsy. This charge on the…
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The Psychological Impact of The Fatrah Experience
In their hasty attempt to obfuscate and attack anything that invalidates their claims regarding the Prophet's (P) experiences during the period known as the Fatrah, the Christian missionary Sam Shamoun had released a verbal barrage of rhetorical nonsense in his (ridiculously-)titled "A Christian Perspective[!] of the Fatrah of Muhammad". Needless to mention, it is neither…
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The Fatrah : Intermission of the Prophet Muhammad
In between the period of time when the Prophet Muhammad(P) received his first Revelation during the Night of Power (laylat al-qadr) and when he finally received the second Revelation, the Prophet(P) showed signs of being distressed and disturbed by this period of silence from the Heavens. This period of time is known as the Fatrah,…
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Qadi Iyad : The Story of Zayd and Zaynab
Translated by Aisha Bewley from Muhammad, Messenger of Allah, Ash-Shifa of Qadi ‘Iyad, Madinah Press, Granada (1991), pp. 352 – 354 Editor’s Note In addressing the polemics of Christian missionaries and Orientalists regarding the marriage of Zaynab (R), Qadi Iyad’s thorough analysis of the Islamic tradition provides a powerful counter-narrative. He meticulously dissects the context and the scriptural bases…
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The Narratives Concerning The Marriage of Zaynab To The Prophet (P)
All praise be to God Almighty and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Amma ba’du, It was by Allah’s Will that Zayd ibn Haritha divorced his wife when it was no longer possible for them to live together. At the same time, it is also a part of human nature to find difficulty to abandon…
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The Jewish Wife of Muhammad : Umm al-Mu’minīn Ṣafīyyah bint Ḥuyayy
Safiyyah, daughter of Huyayy ibn Akhtab, a noble leader of Banu al-Nadir and a Jewish rabbi, was captured by Muslims during the seizure of al-Qamus. Recognizing her heritage, a Companion suggested she marry the Prophet (P). This led to her freedom and marriage. Learn more about Safiyyah's story.