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2026-09-30T22:58:37-05:00

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Who is Most Miserable According to Muhammad’s Wife?

Last updated on: September 30, 2026 at 10:58 pm   By Todd Weller

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It appears that Islam is being communicated as a religion that is inherently good for women. Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen many posts, comments, videos, and sound bites of muslim apologists making some astounding claims. Maybe you, yourself, have heard many of the same claims as I: Islam protects women. Muslim Women are free. Islam provides rights to women. Islam gives women autonomy. Muslim women are protected. Islam invests in women. All of these claims would be great... Read more

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2026-08-27T17:25:52-05:00

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Should We Believe that Muhammad Split the Moon?

Last updated on: August 27, 2026 at 5:25 pm   By Todd Weller

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Muslim apologists often claim that Muhammad performed incredible miracles. This is not surprising, as there are multiple hadith that attest to these so-called miracles. There is, however, a huge problem: These miracles, should Muhammad have performed them, would make Allah, the supposed author of the Quran, out to be a liar. First, before we look at the Quran and see how Muslims throw Allah under the bus by making him out to be a liar, let’s consult later Muslim sources... Read more

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2026-07-30T21:59:54-05:00

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How old was Aisha (really) when She Married Muhammad?

Last updated on: July 30, 2026 at 9:59 pm   By Todd Weller

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On my Tik Tok page, I posted a hadith which is labeled “Sahih” that showed that Aisha was a child when she was married to Muhammad. The Hadith is Sahih al-Bukhari 6130. The implication of this Hadith is massive if it’s true. Mind you, when a Hadith is labeled “Sahih,” this means that the Hadith is authentic and, thus, authoritative. One can argue that the methodology for determining what is Sahih and what is, say, “Hasan,” or “Daif” is flawed,... Read more

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2026-07-27T10:22:02-05:00

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Muhammad’s Youngest Bride: Challenging Muhammad’s Character

Last updated on: July 27, 2026 at 10:22 am   By Todd Weller

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  Islam teaches that Muhammad was the greatest man to ever live. Over and over again, the Quran and the Hadith mention Muhammad in the best of terms. It’s no surprise that this is common in mainstream Islam. Let us see just how good Muhammad looks in the eyes of Muslims everywhere. First, the Quran teaches the following about our good friend, Muhammad: First, in Surah 33:21, we read: Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example... Read more

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2026-07-19T11:50:45-05:00

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The Quran: When Uthman Standardized the Text

Last updated on: July 19, 2026 at 11:50 am   By Todd Weller

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No Other Quran In a recent debate with 20 Christian women Korra, a now popular female representative of Dawah, made a fascinating claim. In a segment discussing the topic of preservation, Korra claimed that Muslims had a perfectly preserved Quran. Her reasoning revolved around Uthman standardizing the text, saying that because of this process, Muslims can be confident that the Quran they have in their hands is word-for-word from the Prophet. There is a glaring problem, however: This is merely... Read more

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2026-07-10T22:33:03-05:00

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Jihad and the London Rape Gangs

Last updated on: July 10, 2026 at 10:33 pm   By Todd Weller

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In the previous article, I introduced the Rape Gang Inquiry published by Rupert Lowe, a former representative of Reform UK. [You can access this article: HERE] In this report, the inquiry team found that, since the 50s, 250,000 U.K. girls, some as young as 11, were either exploited, trafficked, drugged, raped, enslaved, passed around, experienced forced conversion to Islam, or that they experienced a mix of any of the acts in this list. These actions were perpetuated by a cast... Read more

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Rupert Lowe

2026-06-23T01:01:28-05:00

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The Rape Gang Inquiry: The UK Looks in the Mirror

Last updated on: June 23, 2026 at 1:01 am   By Todd Weller

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The Contents of this Article May be Triggering to some Readers. Reader Discretion is Advised. Who is Rupert Lowe? Rupert Lowe, representative of Great Yarmouth in the House of Commons, has made headlines in recent years for his “controversial” statements. Over the years, he has voiced his concerns over the increased number of migrants who have come to the U.K. In particular, his concern is focused on migrants from Muslim majority regions. Cultural upheaval seems to be his main reason... Read more

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2026-06-18T18:34:26-05:00

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The Quran and the Torah: Two Incredible Blunders from Allah

Last updated on: June 18, 2026 at 6:34 pm   By Todd Weller

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Recap In our previous article, we explored what is known as the Islamic Dilemma. In case you do not remember, the Islamic Dilemma goes as follows: If the Torah and Injil are preserved, then Islam is false because they contradict the Quran. (Note: The Quran over and over again confirms the Scriptures that came before it.) On the other hand, if the Injil and the Torah are corrupted, then Islam is false because this would mean that Allah would not... Read more

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2026-06-11T12:56:49-05:00

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The Islamic Dilemma: Does the Quran Confirm the Bible?

Last updated on: June 11, 2026 at 12:56 pm   By Todd Weller

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The Quranic Challenge The Quran, Allah’s Word, was apparently communicated through the prophet Muhammad, “Peace and Blessings be upon him.” The Quran is said to be the final revelation of God and it captivates the hearts of over 1 billion people worldwide. From Dearborn, Michigan, to London, England, from Saudi Arabia, to Indonesia, the Quran is coveted for its beauty, clarity, and the light that provides. As the eternal word of Allah (an issue I’ll discuss in a later article)... Read more

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2025-03-20T10:35:43-05:00

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What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?

Last updated on: March 20, 2025 at 10:35 am   By Todd Weller

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Born Again “I don’t know…” would be an acceptable answer to title of this article. But being that there are many different understandings of born again, most of which are contradictory, we must come to the conclusion that they all can’t be right.   For Hindus, to be born again is to be reincarnated. Reinarnation is based on your Karma. If your good deeds outweigh your bad, then you are reinarcarnated or born again, up a stage from what you... Read more

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