Orientalists’ claims The conclusion they try to reach is that the Prophet (ﷺ) was likely literate, and later Muslims exaggerated illiteracy for theological reasons. The issue is not simplistic Even academically, this is not settled. It’s a multi-layered debate, not an indisputably proven view either way. There are three possible positions: The Qur’anic evidence The…
The narration referenced by critics (Sahih al-Bukhari 77) reads: “When I was a boy of five, I remember, the Prophet (ﷺ) took water from a bucket (used for getting water out of a well) with his mouth and threw it on my face.” This is an authentic hadith, and nothing in its wording mentions laughter…
Among the authentic narrations of the Prophet ﷺ is the Hadith about Hellfire’s two “breaths”; one in summer and one in winter, which explains extreme heat and extreme cold on earth. Some critics raise objections to this narration, arguing that the Qur’ān mentions “when Hell is kindled” (Q.81:12), implying it does not yet exist. Others…
People harbouring hate for the Messenger (ﷺ) of God Almighty have created reasons to deny him since ages. Sometimes the Prophet Isma’il (عليه السلام) is condemned while quite recently, it has been alleged that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was not his descendant. At least it is a step forward where a Messenger of God ((Isma’il (عليه…
Qur'anic misconceptions addressed 