Questioning the Concept of Allah’s “Eternal Knowledge”
Muslims believe Allah is omniscient—knowing the past, present, and future completely, with nothing hidden from Him. However, certain Quranic verses seem to conflict with this fundamental attribute. Take these two consecutive verses as an example: Quran 8:65 “O Prophet, urge the believers to fight. If there are twenty steadfast among you, they will overcome two […]
Coitus Interruptus (‘Azl): Equivalent to Burying a Child Alive—or Not?
Coitus Interruptus (‘Azl): Equivalent to Burying a Child Alive—or Not? Coitus interruptus, known as ‘azl (عزل), is the practice of withdrawing before ejaculation to avoid pregnancy. Muhammad’s stance on this shifted dramatically—first condemning it harshly, then permitting it to accommodate his followers’ desires and financial interests. Early on, Muhammad equated ‘azl with the horrific pre-Islamic […]
Muhammad Formulated Islamic Laws Himself and Later Presented Them as Divine Revelation
One clear example from authentic Islamic sources shows how Muhammad developed rulings based on his own observations and later claimed they came from Allah. Sahih Muslim 1442b The Prophet stated: “I was about to forbid intimacy with women who are breastfeeding, but I looked at the Romans and Persians—they do the same with their nursing […]