Prophet Muhammad married six year old Ayesha
The marriage of Prophet Muhammad to Aisha is well-documented in Islamic hadiths and historical texts. According to multiple hadiths, Aisha narrated that the Prophet married her when she was six years old and consummated the marriage when she was nine. This information is corroborated by several sources, including: Sahih Bukhari 5133: Narrated `Aisha: that the […]
What is the Punishment for Leaving Islam?
What is the Punishment for Leaving Islam? A Critique of Apostasy Laws in Islam In an era where freedom of religion is enshrined in international human rights declarations, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 18), one might expect major world religions to uphold the right to change or abandon one’s faith without […]
The Basic Principle: Conditioning Faith on Love and Hate for Allah’s Sake
At the core of Islamic teachings on relationships is the idea that true faith requires loving and hating solely based on Allah’s commands. This isn’t about personal feelings but a mandated emotional and social alignment that places religious loyalty above all human bonds. Consider Sahih Bukhari 15, where the Prophet Muhammad states: “None of you […]
Female Genital Mutilation and Islam: A Critical Examination of Its Religious Legitimization
Introduction Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons, is widely condemned by international health organizations as a form of violence against women. Despite this, the practice persists across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia — often justified under the banner of Islam.While […]
Alexander the Great in the Qur’an: How Islam Mistook a Pagan King for a Muslim Prophet-Like Figure
One of the most striking historical blunders in the Qur’an is its portrayal of Dhul-Qarnayn (“The Two-Horned One”) in Surah al-Kahf (18:83-101). Islamic tradition identifies this mysterious figure as none other than Alexander the Great — the Macedonian conqueror who lived in the 4th century BCE. But the Qur’an depicts him not as a Greek […]