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Is the City Chosen by Allah the Same as That Chosen by Jehovah?

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba _Shimba Theological Institute | Max Shimba Ministries Org._ Introduction The concept of sacred cities is central to both Islam…

The Term “God” in Arabic is Ilāh

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The Term “God” in Arabic is _Ilāh_ : A Scholarly Examination of the Shahada, Qur’anic Text, and Theological Implications By Max Shimba Abstract This…

THE FALSEHOOD OF ISLAM

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute Introduction We believe that if you carefully follow this topic, you will heed the Word of the…

The Satanic Verses

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Journal of Comparative Religious Studies Title “The Satanic Verses: Textual History, Islamic Tradition, and the Question of Qur’anic Integrity”…

ALLAH IS A CREATED BEING AND NOT THE ALMIGHTY GOD

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ALLAH IS NOT THE NAME OF GOD (PART TWO)

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The Myth of Islamic Claims to the Land of Israel

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The ongoing conflict over the Land of Israel remains one of the most contentious and…

God Has Warned Us Not to Associate with Jinn

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The Theological Crisis of Shared Divine Attributes in Islam

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Title: The Theological Crisis of Shared Divine Attributes in Islam: Unveiling the Islamic Dilemma By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute…

Inconsistencies in the Qur’an Regarding the Days of Creation: Six Days or Eight Days?

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Inconsistencies in the Qur’an Regarding the Days of Creation: Six Days or Eight Days? By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute Abstract…

Challenging the Omniscience of Allah

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological Institute Abstract The Islamic doctrine traditionally asserts that Allah is omniscient, possessing perfect…

Clarity and Ambiguity in the Qur’an: Theological Tension and Interpretive Inconsistency

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Journal of Comparative Theology and Islamic Studies Vol. XX, No. X, 2025, pp. XX-XX Clarity and Ambiguity in the Qur’an: Theological Tension and…

Similarities Between Non-theism and Islam: A Critical Academic Analysis

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Abstract This article explores the purported similarities between non-theism and Islam, critically examining claims regarding the denial of God,…

Islam’s Attitude Toward Africans: A Critical Analysis

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Introduction In recent decades, questions surrounding Islam’s attitude toward Black Africans have become increasingly relevant, particularly as some…

IS THE GOD OF ISLAM (ALLAH S.W) THE SAME AS THE GOD OF CHRISTIANS (JEHOVAH)?

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INTRODUCTION For more than twenty years now, it has become common to hear in lectures conducted by Islamic scholars, which have spread in various…

CHRISTIANS, BEWARE OF THE GREETING GIVEN TO YOU BY MUSLIMS

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It has become a common practice to hear, or to see, a Muslim greeting a Christian with “Sam aleykum” (سم عليكم). A Christian, who may not know any…

The Theology of Satan’s Procreation in Islam: A Critical Scholarly Challenge

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Introduction Among the more curious features of classical Islamic exegesis is the tradition concerning the procreation of Satan (Iblis) and the…

Theological Refutation of Islam: The Divine Ethic of Enemy Love as the Criterion of True Revelation

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The manner in which a religious tradition instructs its adherents to treat enemies…

Christianity and the Essence of God: A Theological Critique of Islam’s Claims

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Introduction The question of divine authenticity between Christianity and Islam is one that has shaped theological discourse for centuries. At its…

THE ROYAL WE" OR "PLURALITY OF RESPECT" DEBUNKED

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"THE ROYAL WE" OR "PLURALITY OF RESPECT" DEBUNKED: A Theological and Linguistic Critique of Plural Pronouns for Allah in the Quran _By Dr. Maxwell…

Was Paul a True Apostle of God? A Theological Challenge to Muslims

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_Shimba Theological Institute_ A Call for Evidence Muslims, bring us a verse from either the Qur’an or the Bible that says Paul was not an Apostle of…

The Ontology of Allah’s Attributes: A Scholarly Theological Critique and Debate

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The doctrine of the attributes of Allah stands as one of the most complex and, at…

Challenging the Islamic Narrative on Women: A Theological and Scholarly Critique

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Introduction The value and dignity of women have been central questions throughout human history and across religions. The Islamic tradition,…

Who Was the First Muslim?

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A Critical Theological and Logical Analysis of Inconsistencies in Islamic Doctrine By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction…

Challenging the Islamic Narrative: Is Islam Truly the Fastest Growing and Oldest Religion?

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A Theological and Historical Debate By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The claim that Islam is both the oldest and…

Theological and Scientific Critique of Consanguineous Marriages in Islam:

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba _Shimba Theological Institute_ Abstract This article presents a critical theological and scientific analysis of the Islamic…

Theological and Logical Inconsistency: Why Do Muslims Quote a Book They Claim Is Corrupted?

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Abstract The claim that the Bible is both corrupted and yet useful as evidence for the Qur’an…

Christological Issues

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WHY IS THERE NO HEALING POWER IN ISLAM? YET IN CHRISTIANITY, PEOPLE ARE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS?

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WHY IS THERE NO HEALING POWER IN ISLAM? YET IN CHRISTIANITY, PEOPLE ARE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS? By Dr. Maxwell Shimba Shimba Theological…

The Confusion in the Qur’an Between Maryam, Sister of Aaron, and Mary, the Mother of Jesus

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The Confusion in the Qur’an Between Maryam, Sister of Aaron, and Mary, the Mother of Jesus By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute…

Jesus’ Claim to Divinity: An Academic and Scholarly Analysis

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Abstract The divinity of Jesus Christ is one of the central doctrines of historic Christianity…

JESUS AS THE SON OF GOD: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

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Introduction One of the most frequently asked questions by Islamic scholars and adherents is: 1. How can Jesus be the Son of God? 2. How can God have…

Is Jesus God? A Comparative Theological Study of the Bible and the Quran

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_By Dr. Maxwell Shimba | Shimba Theological Institute_ Abstract This article offers a critical and comparative theological examination of the…

“Jesus the Son, Not a Slave: A Theological Refutation of Islamic Claims”

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Title: IF JESUS’ SUBMISSION TO HIS FATHER MAKES HIM A MUSLIM, THEN WHO IS ALLAH’S SON? Author: Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute…

Jesus Is the Christ — The Beginning of Christianity

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Muslim friends often attempt to frame Jesus (Isa in Islam) as merely a prophet in a long line of prophets, subordinate to Muhammad, and a Muslim in…

Between Jesus and Allah — Who Is Truly Al-Ba’ith (الباعث), "The Resurrection"?

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An Important Question: Who Is the True _Al-Ba’ith_? One critical question that every seeker of truth must ask is this: 👉 Between Jesus and Allah,…

Between Jesus and Allah — Who Is Truly Al-Ba’ith (الباعث), "The Resurrection"?

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One critical question every seeker of truth should ask is this: Between Jesus and Allah, who first identified Himself as _Al-Ba’ith_ —"The…

Does the Qur’an Command the Worship of Jesus?

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The relationship between Jesus (the Messiah, son of Mary) and Allah in Islamic…

JESUS IS JEHOVAH: A Comparative Academic and Theological Analysis

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The identification of Jesus as Jehovah (Yahweh)—the God of Israel—stands at the heart of historic Christian belief. However, this claim is highly…

The Divine Identity of Jesus Christ: An Intertextual Theological Analysis of Forgiveness and the Incarnation

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Introduction The question of Jesus Christ's divinity occupies a central position in Christian…

Jesus as God the Creator: A Theological Analysis in Light of Quranic and Biblical Witness

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Introduction The doctrine of Christ’s divinity stands as the cornerstone of Christian theology. One of the most profound attributes of divinity,…

JESUS IS GOD “AL-WARITH” ACCORDING TO THE QURAN

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Dear reader, Does Jesus possess the unique attributes of God according to the Quran? Let us begin our study by reading the Quran to see for ourselves…

Jesus Explicitly Confesses His Divinity: An Academic Theological Analysis

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By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute A recurring challenge presented by Muslim interlocutors is the claim that Jesus never explicitly…

Where Was Allah When Jesus Called God "Father"?

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A Theological Challenge to the Islamic Conception of God By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute Abstract The term “Father” as used by…

Refuting the Muslim Denial of Jesus’ Divinity: A Scholarly Affirmation of Christ’s Godhood

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Introduction A recurring objection among Muslim apologists is that the Bible, according to their selective citations, allegedly denies the divinity…

Where Are the Names of the Disciples of Isa bin Maryam in the Quran?

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Where Are the Names of the Disciples of Isa bin Maryam in the Quran? An Academic Challenge to Islam, Allah, and the Quran By Dr. Maxwell Shimba,…

The Deity of Truth: A Theological Critique of the Islamic Concept of Allah as a “Deceiver”

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_Shimba Theological Institute_ Introduction Throughout history, the nature and character of God have been central to the world’s great monotheistic…

A Comparative Theological Analysis: The Omnipotence of Jesus Christ and the Qur’anic Limitation of Allah in the Parable of the Camel and the Needle’s Eye

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Title: A Comparative Theological Analysis: The Omnipotence of Jesus Christ and the Qur’anic Limitation of Allah in the Parable of the Camel and the…

Biblical Issues

3 articles

Articles by Max Shimba

Theological Issues

Is the City Chosen by Allah the Same as That Chosen by Jehovah?

The Term “God” in Arabic is Ilāh

THE FALSEHOOD OF ISLAM

The Satanic Verses

ALLAH IS A CREATED BEING AND NOT THE ALMIGHTY GOD

ALLAH IS NOT THE NAME OF GOD (PART TWO)

The Myth of Islamic Claims to the Land of Israel

God Has Warned Us Not to Associate with Jinn

The Theological Crisis of Shared Divine Attributes in Islam

Inconsistencies in the Qur’an Regarding the Days of Creation: Six Days or Eight Days?

Challenging the Omniscience of Allah

Clarity and Ambiguity in the Qur’an: Theological Tension and Interpretive Inconsistency

Similarities Between Non-theism and Islam: A Critical Academic Analysis

Islam’s Attitude Toward Africans: A Critical Analysis

IS THE GOD OF ISLAM (ALLAH S.W) THE SAME AS THE GOD OF CHRISTIANS (JEHOVAH)?

CHRISTIANS, BEWARE OF THE GREETING GIVEN TO YOU BY MUSLIMS

The Theology of Satan’s Procreation in Islam: A Critical Scholarly Challenge

Theological Refutation of Islam: The Divine Ethic of Enemy Love as the Criterion of True Revelation

Christianity and the Essence of God: A Theological Critique of Islam’s Claims

THE ROYAL WE" OR "PLURALITY OF RESPECT" DEBUNKED

Was Paul a True Apostle of God? A Theological Challenge to Muslims

The Ontology of Allah’s Attributes: A Scholarly Theological Critique and Debate

Challenging the Islamic Narrative on Women: A Theological and Scholarly Critique

Who Was the First Muslim?

Challenging the Islamic Narrative: Is Islam Truly the Fastest Growing and Oldest Religion?

Theological and Scientific Critique of Consanguineous Marriages in Islam:

Theological and Logical Inconsistency: Why Do Muslims Quote a Book They Claim Is Corrupted?

Christological Issues

WHY IS THERE NO HEALING POWER IN ISLAM? YET IN CHRISTIANITY, PEOPLE ARE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS?

The Confusion in the Qur’an Between Maryam, Sister of Aaron, and Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Jesus’ Claim to Divinity: An Academic and Scholarly Analysis

JESUS AS THE SON OF GOD: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Is Jesus God? A Comparative Theological Study of the Bible and the Quran

“Jesus the Son, Not a Slave: A Theological Refutation of Islamic Claims”

Jesus Is the Christ — The Beginning of Christianity

Between Jesus and Allah — Who Is Truly Al-Ba’ith (الباعث), "The Resurrection"?

Between Jesus and Allah — Who Is Truly Al-Ba’ith (الباعث), "The Resurrection"?

Does the Qur’an Command the Worship of Jesus?

JESUS IS JEHOVAH: A Comparative Academic and Theological Analysis

The Divine Identity of Jesus Christ: An Intertextual Theological Analysis of Forgiveness and the Incarnation

Jesus as God the Creator: A Theological Analysis in Light of Quranic and Biblical Witness

JESUS IS GOD “AL-WARITH” ACCORDING TO THE QURAN

Jesus Explicitly Confesses His Divinity: An Academic Theological Analysis

Where Was Allah When Jesus Called God "Father"?

Refuting the Muslim Denial of Jesus’ Divinity: A Scholarly Affirmation of Christ’s Godhood

Where Are the Names of the Disciples of Isa bin Maryam in the Quran?

The Deity of Truth: A Theological Critique of the Islamic Concept of Allah as a “Deceiver”

A Comparative Theological Analysis: The Omnipotence of Jesus Christ and the Qur’anic Limitation of Allah in the Parable of the Camel and the Needle’s Eye

Biblical Issues

Islam and the Gospel

THE PROSTRATION (“SIJIDA”) OF MUSLIMS AS THE MARK OF THE ANTICHRIST: A BIBLICAL FOREHEAD PROPHECY

The Deceptive Nature of Allah: A Theological Critique Exposing Allah as Satan According to Biblical Theology

Articles by Max Shimba

Theological Issues

Is the City Chosen by Allah the Same as That Chosen by Jehovah?

The Term “God” in Arabic is Ilāh

THE FALSEHOOD OF ISLAM

The Satanic Verses

ALLAH IS A CREATED BEING AND NOT THE ALMIGHTY GOD

ALLAH IS NOT THE NAME OF GOD (PART TWO)

The Myth of Islamic Claims to the Land of Israel

God Has Warned Us Not to Associate with Jinn

The Theological Crisis of Shared Divine Attributes in Islam

Inconsistencies in the Qur’an Regarding the Days of Creation: Six Days or Eight Days?

Challenging the Omniscience of Allah

Clarity and Ambiguity in the Qur’an: Theological Tension and Interpretive Inconsistency

Similarities Between Non-theism and Islam: A Critical Academic Analysis

Islam’s Attitude Toward Africans: A Critical Analysis

IS THE GOD OF ISLAM (ALLAH S.W) THE SAME AS THE GOD OF CHRISTIANS (JEHOVAH)?

CHRISTIANS, BEWARE OF THE GREETING GIVEN TO YOU BY MUSLIMS

The Theology of Satan’s Procreation in Islam: A Critical Scholarly Challenge

Theological Refutation of Islam: The Divine Ethic of Enemy Love as the Criterion of True Revelation

Christianity and the Essence of God: A Theological Critique of Islam’s Claims

THE ROYAL WE" OR "PLURALITY OF RESPECT" DEBUNKED

Was Paul a True Apostle of God? A Theological Challenge to Muslims

The Ontology of Allah’s Attributes: A Scholarly Theological Critique and Debate

Challenging the Islamic Narrative on Women: A Theological and Scholarly Critique

Who Was the First Muslim?