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 […]

Muhammad Caught SNORING During Revelation (Instead of Shivering)

Those who claim contact with gods, spirits, or the supernatural world use fear and dread as their most powerful weapon to control followers. Let’s examine Muhammad’s methods with reason. Muhammad claimed that during revelation, terrifying bells would ring—causing even heavenly beings to faint. Muhammad himself would tremble, sweat profusely, shiver from cold, etc. Sahih Bukhari […]

Why Did Revelation Stop for 3 Years After Waraqah’s Death?

Summary According to Islamic traditions, Waraqah ibn Nawfal – a Christian scholar and Khadijah’s cousin – was the first to confirm Muhammad’s prophethood after the initial encounter with the angel in the cave. But after Waraqah died, Muhammad claimed no new revelations for three years. This long “pause” raises a huge question: What was the […]

Muhammad Mutilated Animals and Garlanded Them with Shoes

Muhammad Mutilated Animals and Garlanded Them with Shoes When creating his new religion, Muhammad borrowed heavily from Judaism, but to win over the pagan Arabs, he also incorporated Hajj rituals into Islamic Sharia. Hajj wasn’t just about animal sacrifice. There were other practices too: Cutting the humps of camels Smearing blood on them Hanging strings […]

Moon’s Phases: Allah Was Unable to Even Understand the Jews’ Question

Early Jewish and Christian beliefs held that the earth was flat—an outdated idea found in many places in the Bible. But Greek scientists had proven centuries earlier that the earth was a sphere, and the real scientific reasons for the moon’s phases had also been discovered. By the time of Muhammad, this knowledge was about […]

Did the Companion Dihyah al-Kalbi Play the Role of Gabriel?

Did the Companion Dihyah al-Kalbi Play the Role of Gabriel? Background During the Battle of the Trench (5 AH), rumors spread that the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah, living inside Medina, had betrayed the Muslims and were planning to attack them from the rear along with the Meccans. But these rumors turned out to be […]