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Proof that the Quran is final, complete and the one and only acceptable source of Islamic law

• The Quran and previous scriptures (e.g. the Jewish Torah and Christian Gospel) are all from the one and only God (3:2-3) (5:46) (61:6)
• The Quran replaces previous scriptures and tells everyone to believe in it (4:47)
• Some verses are specific and others are unspecific for a reason (3:7)
• God never runs out of words (31:27)
• The Quran is without a doubt clear guidance (huda) (2:2)
• The Quran is clear proof (burhan) from God (4:174)
• The Quran is complete (6:115) (6:38)
• The Quran is fully detailed (fussilat) of all things (6:114) (12:111) (41:3) (11:1)
• The Quran is clarification (tibyana) of all things (16:89)
• The Quran provides its own best explanation (ahsan tafsir) (25:33)
• The Quran is the ultimate scale (mizaan) (42:17)
• The Quran is evidence (bayyinah) (20:133)
• The Quran is the criterion (furqan) between right and wrong (25:1)
• God forbids people from following any law except God’s laws in the Quran (6:114)
• Whoever judges by other than the Quran, they are Kafir (disbelievers) (5:44)
• The best hadith (statement) is God’s statement (the Quran) (39:23)
• The Quran forbids you from following or believing in something without understanding it (17:36)
• The Quran expects you to study and think deeply about its verses (47:24)
• God protects the Quran from human tampering / corruption (15:9)
• No one can alter God’s words (6:115)
• Don’t spread false information / say a lie against God (16:116)
• The Quran is in Arabic but only due to circumstances
• How the Quran was transmitted and preserved
• Muhammad is the seal of the prophets and the Quran is the last book of God (33:40)

Proof that the ahadeeth is an unacceptable source of Islamic law

• What is ahadeeth?
• Not everything Muhammad said was a revelation. Muhammad himself only followed what was revealed to him. (10:15), (46:9), (6:50), (7:203)
• God forbids people from believing in any statement (hadith) or book besides the Quran (45:6) (68:36-38)
• God forbade the prophet from forbidding something that God never forbade (66:1)
• The Quran forbids any other source, e.g. ahadeeth, to be used as law (6:114)
• The prophet’s job was to deliver a message (the Quran) and nothing more (5:99) (42:48) (13:40)
• Examples of “saheeh” ahadeeth that contradict each other
• Examples of “saheeh” ahadeeth that contradict the Quran
• Examples of “saheeh” ahadeeth that are unacceptable and questionable

Many people are blind followers and don’t use their brains. Some overcomplicate religion.

• Many Muslims are blind followers just like Prophet Abraham’s (pbuh) father and his people (21:52-68) (2:170)
• If you follow and believe most people on earth, they will mislead you (6:116)
• If you follow some Islamic scholars, they may also mislead you
• Humans overcomplicate religion
• Yellow cow example (2:67-71)
• Astronaut example (2:177) (64:16)
• The majority belief in something is not a valid proof or argument that it is correct
• God gave humans a brain for a reason, not to be like cows (8:22) (7:179) (25:44)
• Circular reasoning
• Trained monkeys

Examples showing that Quran translations are not always accurate and sometimes misleading

• Inconsistent translations and interpretations (tafsir)
• Inaccurate translations

Reputable dictionaries that can be used to help understand the Quran

The Quran, Quran Translations and Dictionaries, Common Sense Logic

Proof that no one, including Muhammad’s wives, are automatically righteous

The Quran doesn’t mention any such bridge and doesn’t indicate there will be any such thing

It doesn’t mean you can just blindly accept the advice of others, e.g. parents, scholars, gurus, etc.

No. You may only follow what you understand and have proven to yourself.

Proof that black magic is real and can, among other things, cause divorces

Proof that men are allowed to wear gold and silk

Proof that making ablution before touching the Quran is not required

An explanation of the different types of idolatry

An Quranic examination of the term “Imam”

Proof that no one, including Muhammad (pbuh), can help anyone on the Day of Judgment

An Quranic examination as to whether Gabriel is an angel or The Holy Spirit

A Quranic examination of whether hell is eternal for everyone who goes there

Proof that Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will not come back

Proof that listening to music and singing are not forbidden

Proof that temporary marriage with predetermined duration is forbidden

Proof that dividing into or joining a sect is forbidden

A Quranic examination of what happens after death

An Quranic examination of the meaning and whether saying it is allowed

Proof that believing in and following superstitions contradictory to the Quran is forbidden

Proof that taqiyya is forbidden except in dire situations, e.g. threat of persecution or death

Proof that the Christian Bible, which Muslims must believe, does not teach the “Trinity”

An explanation of the difference between “hadith” and “sunna”

An examination of the sources describing The Night Journey

An analysis showing that the Qibla was originally at the Kaa’ba and was not once, but twice

An analysis as to whether an actual “trumpet” will be blown on the Day of Calamity and Resurrection

Proof that the Sunna is time-bound and not a religious requirement

A Quranic explanation of what “jihad” really means

An Quranic analysis of “wasilah”, what it means and how it’s often misunderstood

There’s no such thing as a Muslim name

Ruh as the holy spirit and ruh as divine energy

The Quran says nothing about Zam Zam water but does talk about rain water and honey

The Quran does not prescribe the death penalty as punishment for apostasy

A Quranic analysis showing how some Muslims are actually polytheists (mushrikeen)

The Quran does not prescribe the death penalty as punishment for blasphemy

Quranic proof that some Jews and Christians are actually righteous

Proof that it is forbidden to force any aspect of religion on anyone

Muslims may marry Jews and Christians but only under certain conditions

Many people (including some Jews and Christians) are Muslim but not all Muslims are Mu’mins

A Quranic explanation of the People of the Book

To some people, God closes the door of forgiveness before death. They live only to wait for Hell.

Not all Non-Muslims are automatically Kafir. Only certain people under certain circumstances are Kafir.

Proof that Islam existed before Muhammad and was inspired in all prophets before him

Many people (including some Jews and Christians) are Muslim but not all Muslims are Mu’mins

The ahadeeth say “Yes”. The Quran says “No”. So, “No”. Common sense also says, “No”, by the way!

An analysis showing that no verse in the Quran is canceled or replaced by another verse or source

Absolutely clear guidance and proof explained in detail of all things; a judge between truth and falsehood

The Quran does not tell one to find it as if to reap some huge reward or to wash away all sins.

It is a master source within God’s presence from which the Quran was derived.

Some obvious and not-so-obvious commandments from the Quran

A collection of prayers taken directly from the Quran

The Quran states that it itself is the best hadeeth and that one should not follow any other hadeeth

The Quran was completely written down on paper during the lifetime of the prophet

The hadeeth or any other book are not allowed to be used as religious guidance

Through inspiration and signs, behind a veil, and by sending a messenger

"So be it", "Truly" or '"Verily"

Other prophets knew God as “El” and “Yahweh” but any beautiful name is the name of God

There is no evidence in the Quran that they are related

There is no evidence in the Quran that this occurred

An analysis that strongly indicates that the original site was a Baca, not at Makkah.

Strong arguments that indicate that the sacrificial son was actually Isaac, not Ishmael.

An analysis indicating that he himself, rather than anyone else, wrote the Quran

Proof that no one, including Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), can help you on the Day of Judgement

Quranic proof that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is no different than the other prophets

Quranic analysis that the example is not his personal preferences, e.g. having a long beard

Proof that God and the Angels also bless the believers

No. The only sign given to Prophet Muhammad was the Quran.

No. It means to obey his authority with matters related to the Quran.

No. He’s dead. And he had no knowledge of the unseen.

No. But the Quran is, which Muhammad brought by Divine inspiration.

No. That is a reference to the booty (valuables) acquired during war.

No. All prophets are equal. They all faced varying degrees of challengers. Some were even murdered.

No. He actually wrote the Quran himself.

No. It was only his sayings that were then than written in the Quran that were from God.

Arguments indicating that Adam’s “Jannah” was actually on Earth

They are all equal. Not even Muhammad is superior to the others.

Muhammad was the last prophet and the Quran is the last scripture. There can be other messengers.

An analysis that compares the stories from the Bible and the Quran

An analysis of the use of PBUH as a suffix

An analysis showing agreement between the Bible and the Quran

The limit is to what is considered right and just

A Quranic analysis of what happened

The Quran confirms that he was only sent to warn the Jews. The Bible supports this.

Quranic analysis that suggests that it may be the wisdom given to Prophet Jesus (pbuh)

Supposed sayings of God that are not included in the Quran. You must disregard them.

The earliest surviving Muslim source of the prophet’s biography after the Quran

Greek and Syriac writings from within decades of the prophet’s death

The Quran isn’t poetry and considers poetic speech as to deliberately confuse and mislead

An explanation of the Shi’a belief and how the Quran doesn’t support it

Quranic analysis indicating that Arabic is not a holy or superior language

A Quranic analysis of why the target audience could not meet the challenge

For no reason other that so that the designated primary audience at the time (Arabs) could understand it clearly

In context of wives, “daraba” means to “turn away from”, not “beat” your wife

“Khimar” means anything that covers, e.g. a shirt covers a chest, a hat covers one’s hair, etc.

Does the Quran say that wives are enemies and that they should stay fixed at home? No.

Yes, unless they become ill / feel pain or are generally unwell during the menstruation.

No, widows may leave their home during the waiting paid.

An analysis that indicates that, rather than “beat”, one may “shun” or “separate” with their spouse

A Quranic examination that indicates that this is now allowed

Quranic proof that women are not required to cover their hair, face, and neck

The Quran does not seem to encourage nor discourage polygny nor specify a particular maximum number of wives

An explanation of the contract

Marriage may only be entered into for sincere and honest wedlock and not for temporary lust

Not necessarily. Both men and women will be recreated and have purified and righteous companions.

A Quranic and historical examination of this topic

There is no directive in the Quran regarding stoning whatsoever

A detailed explanation of what they are

The Quran says nothing of this and based on Quranic marriage requirements, probably not

The Quran says nothing about this

The Quran hardly says anything about his wives. Most information if from unreliable hadith.

According to the Quran, yes.

There is nothing in the Quran that requires circumcision.

A Quranic analysis that indicates that this punishment is meant only for extreme cases

Proof that eating with your left hand is not forbidden

The Quran says nothing about the Eid festival. Therefore, practicing it is permitted.

Despite popular belief and practice, the Quran says to fast until “night”, not “sunset”

The Quran clearly says that homosexuality is forbidden

A explanation of inheritance law according to the Quran

A explanation of divorce law according to the Quran

The Quran says nothing about kissing the Black Stone. So why do people do it?

Riba is clearly forbidden but paying interest, e.g. on a home loan, is not forbidden

An explanation of sadaqah (optional charity) and how it differs from zakah

An explanation of zakah (required alms giving similar to tax) and how it differs from sadaqah

A Quranic explanation of what is required or not regarding the Hajj and Umrah

You may eat until dawn when you start to see the a bit of light, which is later than the time of Fajr

You must circle the Kaa’ba but the Quran does not require you to circle it seven times

The Quran clearly says your must wipe your feet to your ankles so washing it is okay as well

How to perform wudu (ablution) according to the Quran

The Quran does not forbid anything with respect to dogs

No. They are only forbidden if you worship them.

No. Fighting is only permissible in self defence with those who aggress and oppress believers

Killing is only allowed in two circumstances: 1) retribution for committing evil beyond bounds and 2) retribution for murder

If all attempts to resolve issues in one place fails, emigrate to a different place (city, country)

The Hajj pilgrimage, which takes a certain number of days to complete, can be performed anytime by any person during the four sacred months beginning from the new moon (Dhul Hijjah) until four lunar months later.

“Deen” is a “system” and does not have to be religious in nature

Whether considered “haram” or not, the Quran clearly says to stay away from intoxicants

A Quranic analysis of what can and cannot be eaten

The Quran clearly tells people not to consume food and drinks excessively and wastefully

A list of the types of food you are permitted to and forbidden from eating

Yes, but only if certain conditions are met

The Quran doesn’t say why. You’re just not allowed to eat it.

A Quranic analysis of how to correctly slaughter an animal

An analysis of the word “thakaytum”

The word “seven” in the Quran and in classical Arabic can mean “several”

According to the Quran, yes!

The heavens are the wider universe and paradise is Jannah - the Gardens of Eternal Bliss

A Quranic analysis of the invisible creature called “jinn. Satan is a jinn.

Ancient (original) Jewish prayers are in complete resonance with Quranic verses on the requirements of prayer

An examination of the meaning of the prayer about prophets Muhammad and Abraham (pbut)

An examination of the Quran indicating that one can pray in any language, not just Arabic.

The Quran explains all requirements for prayer, not the hadith.

An Quranic analysis that supports the fixed form of prayer that we have today

You can pray for the dead but not through the dead

There is not right or wrong way, as long as it’s with dignity and respect

You may only shorten your prayer if you are in danger, e.g. at war.

Proof of the five daily prayers and when to do them

A Quranic analysis of congregational prayer

The Tahajjud prayer was only required on prophet Muhammad; it’s optional for everyone else.

A Quranic analysis of various aspects of prayer including form, speech, direction, ablution, etc

The Quran actually doesn’t require nor forbid one to recite the Quran during prayer. So why not?

Everyone has different limits. The Quran doesn’t expect you to do more than what you can handle.

The Quran does not forbid free mixing. But it does require modest attire and good behavior.

The Quran actually encourages saying this whenever you are hit with any misfortune

Obey them unless they breach Quranic values; remain civil and respectful even if they are unjust.

1. Shameful deeds, 2. sin and oppression, 3. associate partners with God, 4. say things about God of what you don’t know

A selection of verses

The best greeting offers peace, regardless of language. It doesn’t have to be in Arabic.

In the end, most people will be led astray.

Not by shouting and yelling but by, according to the Quran, polite and gentle speech

Believers are required to side with truth and justice, even if against ourselves or relatives

Everyone will be tested and will suffer, including righteous people. No one is exempt.

Unfortunately, many people, including Muslims and Christians, follow tradition instead of God.

How and why we are tested

Everyone will be tested and will suffer, including righteous people. No one is exempt.

Fortunately, yes, to some extent, per the story of Adam’s two sons (5/27-37)

A hypotheticial dialogue between God and a man name Ahmed