Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Opinions About Hadith and Sunnah

Question I have been continuously following the discussion on your esteemed website about the differences in Hadith and Sunnah and the validity of accepting Ahadith (Authentic) as part of Islam or not. I have a few questions regarding this: 1. How do you define “Aqeedah” 2. How do you derive Aqeedah? Below is a list […]

Regarding the Argument From Design

Question The following is a description of the famous atheist David Hume’s view on the traditional argument from design for the existence of God: The … argument from design supposes that the order and beauty of the universe reflect the greatness and demonstrate the reality of its ultimate cause. Hume noted that since this analogical […]

Is Religion a Source of Peace…

Question History proves that religion has been one of the main causes of resentment and enmity among humans. Millions of people lost their lives fighting against each other only in the name of religion. In view of this how can we say that religion is a source of peace? Answer It is true that more […]

Submission to What We Understand to Be True

Question When sharing your view about searching for and submitting to what we perceive and understand to be true (be it Christianity or Judaism or whatever we see as God’s truth), I hear the counter-argument (from my Muslim friends) that if a non-Muslim person truly asked God for guidance, he/she would one day enter the […]

Open Invitation Offered in Peace

Question I am a professor of philosophy and religion at a small liberal arts college in New York. In view of recent events, paramount among my concerns is backlash against Muslims based upon sheer ignorance. Next week, I will be addressing the student body (together with my colleagues) on the subject of the true nature […]

Terrorism – Is Islam Really a Religion of Peace?

Question I have heard many say that Islam is a religion of peace, and the Jews are all the evil ones….but it seems from studying the Qu’ran that it seems to dictate otherwise. Also, histiry seems to dictate otherwise…there never seems to be Jews strapping bombs to themselves and blowing up buildings half-way around the […]

Some Questions Relating to Sunnah

Question Assalamu Alaikum, I’ve gone through the complete article and QA which you sent to my previous Question. I request you to clarify my doubts on your writings. Point No. 1 You write: eating with right hand, clipping nails etc are Sunnah of the prophet since there is consensus among Muslims regarding these practical teachings […]

Is Religion a Hoax?

Question Some people say that religion is a potpourri of created stories and myths that were coined in order to supply easy answers to deep and unanswerable questions (like where did we come from; why are we here; Where are we going; what happens after this life etc.). To what extent is this true? Answer […]