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Theological Issues1,489 words7 min
THE DAUGHTERS OF ALLAH Muslims have often been quick to tell others that God allowed the Bible to be corrupted. What they imply is that the Qur’an…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues568 words3 min
_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba_ _Shimba Theological Institute_ Introduction Beloved in Christ, today we expose a great deception that has confused many. The…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues354 words2 min
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to close with clarity. The Qur’an in _Surah al-Ma’idah 5:116_ accuses Christians of worshiping a Trinity made of…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues375 words2 min
1\. Qur’anic Claim Surah al-Ma’idah 5:116 suggests Christians worship a trinity of Allah, Jesus, and Mary. This forms the basis of the Qur’an’s…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues763 words4 min
_"We have not sent you (O Muhammad) except as a mercy to all the worlds"_ Introduction The Qur’an makes a striking claim in Surah al-Anbiyā’ 21:107:…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues2,108 words11 min
A Theological and Scientific Appraisal of Qur’an 33:4 By Dr. Maxwell Shimba — Shimba Theological Institute, New York, NY Abstract Qur’an 33:4 states…
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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Religious claims must be evaluated through historical analysis, theological consistency, textual…
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Women Have No Place in the Islamic Heaven (Jannah) By Dr. Maxwell Shimba — Shimba Theological Institute Prophet Muhammad, in _Sahih al-Bukhari_ Book…
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The Theological Infiltration of Islam into Christian Thought: A Critical Examination _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ Throughout…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues1,228 words6 min
_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ Abstract This short paper explains the Islamic legal rule commonly called nikāḥ ḥalālah (also…
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_Islamic Halal Slaughter: A Theological and Ethical Critique_ By Dr. Maxwell Shimba From both a theological and ethical standpoint, the practice of…
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Title: Unequal Equality? A Critical Examination of Race, Gender, and Hierarchy in Early Islamic Texts _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological…
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A Scholarly Observation on Ritual Invocation in Islam and Ancestral Traditions By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute From a theological…
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Question for Muslim Scholars and Believers: In Islamic theology, the _Injeel_ (Gospel) is described as a divine revelation given by Allah. According…
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A Comparative Theological Observation on Islamic Prayer Practices By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute From a comparative religion…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues1,670 words8 min
— _“God said, ‘This is My name forever’ (Exodus 3:15) and ‘I am’ (Exodus 3:14) — Why does Islam not have a parallel where Allah calls Himself “I…
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Title: _Sheikh Arrested for Selling Pork as Lamb: A Case Study in Religious Ethics and Consumer Deception_ By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological…
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Title: An Academic Inquiry into the Muslim Prayer for Guidance: A Theological and Philosophical Analysis By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues1,658 words8 min
The Qur’an, contrary to widespread belief among its adherents, is not necessarily divinely inspired or authored. Rather, it appears to reflect the…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues613 words3 min
English Translation By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Why Do We Say ISIS Are “True Muslims”? Our Muslim brothers insist strongly…
Category: theological-issuesTheological Issues1,058 words5 min
_Helel, Lucifer, and Halal: A Philological and Theological Inquiry into Claims of Linguistic Relationship_ By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological…
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Additional Controversial Characteristics Recorded in Islamic Traditions 1\. He claimed revelations only when convenient In several hadith,…
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Revised Professional Questions 1. Who first claimed that Allah sent the angel Jibrīl? _Muhammad._ 2. Who asserted that Jibrīl delivered a revelation…
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Title: The Crisis of Authenticity in Islam: A Theological and Sociopolitical Reflection _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_…
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Islam as a Culture of Arabification _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ Islam, while widely recognized as a global religion,…
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Jesus Is Not Just a Prophet. Muslims, Do Not Deceive Yourselves!! _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ Today I went to Minneapolis…
Category: christological-issuesChristological Issues897 words4 min
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Abstract This article examines the theological divergence between the Biblical Jesus Christ—the…
Category: christological-issuesAnalysis of Muhammad1,207 words6 min
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute Introduction Muslims often accuse the Apostle Paul of being a false apostle, a corrupter of…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad956 words5 min
THREE (3) REASONS WHY MUHAMMAD IS NOT A PROPHET _By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ The source of a matter is its beginning and its…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad498 words2 min
Allah Publicly Disgraces Muhammad By Dr. Maxwell Shimba – Shimba Theological Institute Muslims strongly believe that Muhammad is holy, powerful, and…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad460 words2 min
MUHAMMAD AND THE USE OF KOHL (WANJA) Many of us know that beauty products such as _wanja_ (kohl), lipstick, and skin-lightening cosmetics are…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad934 words5 min
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Abstract This article examines the claim—commonly advanced within Islamic polemics—that all…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad972 words5 min
WHY JESUS CHRIST IS GREATER THAN MUHAMMAD AND ALLAH Let us begin by quoting from the books of Allah and Muhammad to see who dwelt in Muhammad’s…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad2,089 words10 min
An academic theological critique arguing that Muhammad’s prophetic claims lack verifiable, non-self-fulfilling fulfillments By Dr. Maxwell Shimba —…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad2,346 words12 min
An academic critique arguing that Muhammad did not fulfill the weightier prophetic expectations of the Judeo-Christian canonical tradition By Dr.…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad1,243 words6 min
The Paradox of Final Prophethood in Islam: A Theological Examination of Muhammad and the Return of Isa ibn Maryam (Jesus Christ) By Dr. Maxwell…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad770 words4 min
_Translated into English by Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ “Can Muhammad truly marry me?” wondered Lady Khadija, an elderly woman…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad615 words3 min
_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ This subject remains one of the most troubling issues within the Muslim community. When the…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad1,072 words5 min
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Moderator’s Introduction Today’s debate addresses a highly consequential question in Islamic…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad578 words3 min
Translated into English by Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Do Not Be Deceived — Gabriel Was Not Sent to Muhammad The Angel Gabriel we…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad642 words3 min
_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute_ Islam defines itself as a religion grounded in the teachings, actions, and example (_Sunnah_)…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad820 words4 min
A Study in Ethical Response, Devotional Identity, and Religious Behavioral Outcomes By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Abstract This…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad798 words4 min
_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba_ _Shimba Theological Institute_ Abstract This article presents a comparative analysis of Jesus Christ and Muhammad, focusing…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad1,320 words7 min
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Abstract This study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of the narrative, ethical, and…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad1,223 words6 min
Muslims will argue against the claim that Muhammad was a false prophet, but many of us know—based on evidence—that Muhammad never was and never will…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadAnalysis of Muhammad903 words5 min
The Theological Roots of Muhammad’s Hostility toward Jews and Christians By Dr. Maxwell Shimba _Shimba Theological Institute_ Abstract This paper…
Category: analysis-of-muhammadHadith Literature1,030 words5 min
Shimba Theological Institute By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Title: An Academic and Theological Debate on the Adam–Moses Encounter in Sahih al-Bukhari 6614…
Category: hadith-literatureHadith Literature1,567 words8 min
An academic-scholarly critique and evidence-based refutation By Dr. Maxwell Shimba — Shimba Theological Institute Abstract (short). A claim…
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