The Maghazi of Sayyiduna Muhammad: The Earliest Known Biography of the Messenger of Allah By Musa ibn ‘Uqbah Translated by Wordsmiths Editing Ltd. USA – Malaysia – UK: Imam Ghazali Publishing, 2024. The Summary When […]
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Does Surah 4:34 Say to Beat Insubordinate Women?
On December 29, 2024, Dr. John Andrew Morrow was interviewed by Aron Ra, the secular activist, on the subject of domestic violence in the Qur’an. What follows is drawn from Dr. Morrow’s book, The Most […]
A Short History of the Hijab
By Dr. John Andrew Morrow The Qur’an, the revelation of which ended in 632, suggests that women covertheir saw’at, their shame or pudendum (7:26-27), namely, their genitalia. The Qur’an states that women should guard their […]
Grounds for the Prohibition of Slavery and Concubinage
By Dr. John Andrew Morrow Select Ethical Evidence from the Qur’an Source: Morrow, John Andrew. Islam & Slavery. Washington, DC, and London: Academica Press, 2024. Buy the book.
More on Mariya the copt
For those of you who wish to learn more about the dubious historicity of Mariya, the Copt, the alleged concubine of the Prophet Muhammad, you could consult the following sources: Azaiez, Mehdi, Gabriel Said Reynolds, […]
A Critical Discussion on Slavery and Islam on Skepislamica
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Dr. John Andrew Morrow had the privilege of being interviewed on the Sképsislamica Podcast on the topic of Islam and Slavery. Watch, listen, learn, think, and reflect: Recommended reading:
The Prophet’s letters and Treaties as instruments of establishing the Islamic State in Madinah
Zafar Bangash Power Manifestations of the Sirah: Examining the Letters and Treaties of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) by Zafar Bangash. September 2024 Most Muslims’ understanding of the Seerah (life-history) of the Prophet (peace be upon him—pbuh) is […]
hijab: word of god or word of Man? reviewed by daniel pipes
Hijab: Word of God or Word of Man? by John Andrew MorrowAcademica Press, 2023. 425 pp. $99.95. Reviewed by Daniel PipesMiddle East Forum Middle East QuarterlySpring 2024 “The subject of sitr or covering is far more nuanced than […]
Islam & Slavery
John Andrew Morrow’s new book, Islam & Slavery, was released on October 1st, 2023, and is now available for sale from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers. Read it and weep. Author: Morrow, John Andrew […]
“the most controversial qur’anic verse” reviewed in “reading religion”
The Most Controversial Qur’anic Verse Why 4:34 Does Not Promote Violence Against Women By: John Andrew Morrow 350 Pages John Andrew Morrow’s The Most Controversial Qur’anic Verse weighs in on the debate on Islam and the reinterpretation of […]
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