In one of his brief writings1, Mr. Katz has pointed out a ‘curious’ statement of the Qur’an in Maryam 19: 26. Mr. Katz has cited the following translation of the referred verse: … And if you see any mortal, say: Surely I have vowed a fast to the Beneficent, so I shall not speak to […]
Marrying the Wives of Adopted Sons
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Al-Ahzaab 33: 37 and Al-Ahzaab 33: 4 – 5. Explaining the contradiction in these verses, Mr. Katz writes: It is important that Muslims can marry the divorced wives of adopted sons [Sura 33:37], yet it is forbidden to adopt sons [Sura […]
One Creator or Many?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Al-Mu’minoon 23: 14, Al-Saaffaat 37: 125 and Al-Zumar 39: 62. In the first two verses, the Qur’an has used the phrase ‘the best of creators’, which, according to Mr. Katz, obviously implies the existence of other creators as well, while in […]
From Among all Nations or From the Seed of Abraham (pbuh)
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Al-Ankaboot 29: 27 and Al-Nah’l 16: 36. The relevant part of Al-Ankaboot 29: 27 reads as: وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ إِسْحَاقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَجَعَلْنَا فِي ذُرِّيَّتِهِ النُّبُوَّةَ وَالْكِتَابَ وَآتَيْنَاهُ And we gave him [i.e. Abraham] Isaac and Jacob and made prophethood in his progeny. […]
Who is the Father of Jesus (pbuh)?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz writes: Is Jesus the son of Allah? The Qur’an says no. Yet it is also entirely consistent with the Qur’an to consider Allah the Father of Jesus for the following reasons: Allah caused Mary to become pregnant with Jesus; Allah determined some of the physical characteristics of […]
The Position of Jesus (pbuh) in the Hereafter
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has raised a question regarding the position of Jesus (pbuh), according to the Qur’an, in the hereafter. Mr. Katz, in his introduction to the article, writes: Jesus is raised to Allah, [Surah 4:158], near stationed with him [Surah 3:45], worshiped by millions of Christians, yet Surah 21:98 […]
When did Pharaoh Command the Killing of the Sons?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Ghaafir 40: 23 — 25 and Ta Ha 20: 38 — 39. Mr. Katz writes that according to Ghaafir 40: 23 — 25, Pharaoh is reported to have ordered the killing of the sons of the Hebrews after Moses approached him […]
Was Pharaoh Drowned or Saved?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in Yunus 10: 92 and Al-Qasas 28: 40, Al-Israa 17: 103 and Al-Zukhruf 43: 55. According to Mr. Katz: In Sura 10:92, Allah speaks to Pharaoh who ferociously chased the Children of Israel, “But this day We save you in your body, […]
Will Christians Enter Paradise or Go to Hell?
In one of his articles1 Mr. Jochen Katz has pointed out a contradiction in two sets of verses of the Qur’an. According to Mr. Katz, Al-Baqarah 2: 62 and Al-Maaidah 5: 69 contradict with Aal Imraan 3: 85 and Al-Maaidah 5: 72. Al-Baqarah 2: 62 reads as: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَالَّذِينَ هَادُوا وَالنَّصَارَىٰ وَالصَّابِئِينَ مَنْ […]
Problems Relating to the Story of Noah (pbuh)
In two separate articles12, Mr. Katz has pointed out a few contradictions in the Qur’anic narrative of the story of Noah (pbuh). Mr. Katz’s objections are based on Al-Anbiaa 21: 76, Hu’d 11: 27, 38, 40, 42 – 43, 45, 46 Al-Aa`raaf 7: 64, Al-Tehreem 66: 10, Al-Saaffaat 37: 77 and Al-Qamar 54: 9. In […]