Modernism

Response to David Wood’s Argument on the Muslim “Strategy”

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In a recent debate with the cocksure and outrageously honest apologist, Daniel Haqiqatjou, the sly provocateur, David Wood, made reference to a conspiratorial anti-Islamic trope. He charged Muslims, following in the steps of the Prophet Muhammad (s), or so he claims, with a secret plot to preach tolerance until such a time as to gain enough strength to supplant the existing social structure and impose Islam upon all. Continue Reading

Some thoughts on the Protestant Revolution

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I’ve become more sympathetic to the Protestant revolution as a result of learning more about the systematic abuses of the Church circa 1200-1500. Continue Reading

New Video: Discussion Review: Jordan Peterson and Ayaan Hirsi Ali on Immigration and Sexual Violence

Review of Academic Access Episode “Wife Beating in Islam? with Dr. David Solomon Jalajel”

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A few weeks ago, I watched the following episode of Shoaib Malik‘s series Academic Access:

Summary:

The following summary was taken from Ustadh Mobeen Vaid‘s Facebook post on this subject: Continue Reading

Daniel Haqiqatjou Vs Apostate Prophet Full Video Debate Review

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Some people requested that I turn my blog posts into a video, so here it is. The rest of the blog post series will be coming soon, but you can get the main points by watching this video. Continue Reading

Daniel Haqiqatjou vs Apostate Ridwaan Debate Review (Part 1)

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In the next few posts, I will be reviewing select portions of the four and a half hour live stream discussion that took place between Daniel Haqiqatjou and the apostate Ridwaan. In particular, I will be reviewing those parts of the debate where additional arguments that Daniel could have advanced occurred to my mind, and I thought it would worthwhile to share, inshaAllah. Continue Reading

There Will Be No Winner in the Daniel Haqiqatjou – Yaqeen Beef

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I’ve seen inaccurate portrayls both in Daniel Haqiqatjou & Friends’ recent article on Yaqeen Institute and in responses to their piece. I’m not sure why people can’t steelman their opponents instead of strawmanning them. It is very disappointing to see. Continue Reading

The “Atheists Are More Moral” Argument

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I’ve often heard the argument that atheists are more moral; indeed the only ones who are truly moral. Why you make ask? Well, because religious believers only do good deeds for the sake of heaven or from fear of hell, or otherwise to get something from God, rather than doing good for goodness sake. Continue Reading

Is Theistic Evolution Compatible With Islam? An Analysis of the Philosophical Issues

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Recent controversy has emerged after Dr. Shadee Elmasry criticized Dr. Mohamed Ghilan’s “leanings” towards the theory of evolution regarding the creation of Nabi Adam (as). Dr. Ghilan, however, views evolution as a process which Allah swt started and guides. Continue Reading

Jonathan Brown’s Lecture on Slavery

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Here is an excellent lecture by Dr. Jonathan Brown on the subject of the abolition of slavery. It is a forerunner to his upcoming book Slavery and Islam which will be released on August 23, 2019. I have already preordered the book and intended on doing a full-length book review, inshaAllah. Continue Reading