A Bizarre Response by the Quraniyoon on How to Pray
The hadith rejectors find themselves in a quandary when asked about the various details of the prayer, as the details of the prayer and other…
The Quraniyun of the Twentieth Century
Until very recently, the concept of the sunna, and its legal authority was never questioned. However, the twentieth century witnessed a…
Taqlid and Closing the Doors of Ijtihād
Introduction In this article we examine the veracity of thee claim that the doors of Ijtihād were closed. First let us define Ijtihād. It is…
Did Islam Abolish Polygamy? Exploring the Facts and Misconceptions
Introduction This article examines the question as to whether Islam abolished polygamy. Some modernists claim that a careful examination of…
Ghadir Khumm: An Orientalist Perspective
The h̩adīth of al-Ghadir Khumm is highly significant in Shī‘ī historiography and theology. According to Lalani and Jafri this incident was an…
Shariah Courts: The Myth and the Reality
Some people never look beyond sensational headlines, and are often taken in by the hysteria whipped up by our politicians, media, and right…
The Prophet’s Marriage to Young Aishah
The marriage of the Prophet Muhammad to Aishah bint Abu Bakr when she was at a young age has been the focus of intense criticism in the West.
Efforts in Countering Hadith Fabrication
The earliest known hadith fabricator was a Shi'i leader called Mukhtaar ath-Thaqafi. He asked the Companion Rabi al Khuzai to fabricate a…
Hadith and Written Records: The Origins of Islamic Documentation
The Quraniyun argue that hadīth were written so long after the events that it is impossible to vouch for their authenticity.
Were There Hadith Books Before Bukhari? Uncovering the Earliest Collections
One of the favourite (and historically inaccurate) arguments of the Quraniyun, is that there are no hadīth works written before Imam Bukhari.