Two Faces of Islam and Abrogation

Two Faces of Islam and Abrogation Abrogation and the Koran Guest Columnist June 18, 2008 Political Islam Dr. Bukay and I have differing opinions about abrogation and how it fits into the concept of duality. But we both agree that knowledge about the foundational doctrine of Islam is essential for having any rational discussion about Islam. [...]

Theory of Abrogation

Theory of Abrogation In this article, Dr Zakir Naik argues that abrogation does not eliminate previous verses by the revelation of a latter verse. Instead, both verses are a part of the Qur’ an and can be used depending on the situation. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The theory of abrogation. 1. Two different interpretations The Glorious Qur’an says in [...]

Quran Abrogated?

Quran Abrogated? This article reveals the various uses and meanings of the term nasikh or abrogate. In the article Yusuf Estes states “Thus, al-Naskh constitutes a step towards what is better and superior.” Really? Many scholars argue that Al-Baqarah 2:256 is abrogated by At-Taubah 9:5. According to Estes logic, or the lack of it, killing those [...]

Quranic Abrogation

The Islamic doctrine of abrogation Dean Esmay is still at it, busy muddying the waters about the principle of abrogation in the wake of his debacle at the hands of Michelle Malkin. Now, many people will no doubt ask me again: why are you bothering with him? The answer is that this really has nothing [...]

Peace or Jihad

Subscribe |    Archive |    Submit Manuscript |    Board of Editors |    Contact Editor |    FALL 2007 • VOLUME XIV: NUMBER 4 Related Articles How Taqiyya Alters Islam’s Rules of War War and Peace – and Deceit – in Islam Truce or Taqiyyah Peace or Jihad? Abrogation in Islam by David Bukay Middle East Quarterly Fall [...]