AnalyzingIslam
A systematic, filterable review of textual, moral, historical, and logical problems in the Quran and the Hadiths.
The scale of it
Every entry cites one specific passage, in a Muslim-approved edition. This is how much has been read.
What this is
Every entry cites a specific passage — either a Quranic verse or a hadith from one of the six canonical Sunni collections (Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah) — explains what it says in plain language, and builds a philosophical, historical, or moral argument for why it presents a problem. Where relevant, entries also provide the standard Muslim response and push back on it.
Quranic verses are quoted from the Saheeh International English translation, the Saudi-sanctioned mainstream Sunni edition. Hadiths are quoted from widely published English translations of the same collections Sunni jurisprudence itself treats as authoritative. Using Muslim-approved sources removes the easy dismissal of "hostile translation" or "fringe report."
Browse by category
All 31 themes, from abrogation to warfare. Hover to pause.
The strongest arguments
Every entry is rated by argumentative scope and force — Basic (narrow in scope), Moderate (substantive but contestable or limited in reach), or Strong (strikes a foundational claim, is hard to dismiss, and holds up against the standard response). Start with the Strong tier.
The Islamic Dilemma
The Quran affirms the Torah and Gospel, contradicts them, and claims Allah's words cannot be changed. All three cannot hold; every escape route breaks at least one.
The Abrogation Verse
Allah replaces some verses with "better" ones. But an omniscient God's first draft should already be optimal. The doctrine of naskh is a philosophical landmine.
Denial of the crucifixion
The Quran says Jesus was not crucified. Every contemporary source — Christian, Jewish, Roman, pagan — affirms he was. No serious historian denies it.
The Zaynab affair
A revelation specifically authorizes Muhammad's marriage to his adopted son's divorced wife — after Muhammad had admired her. Aisha's own hadith observation is damaging.
"No contradiction" claim
The Quran claims its lack of contradictions proves divine origin. The book contains dozens. The self-test fails by its own terms.
The Sword Verse
"Kill the polytheists wherever you find them." Classical commentators say this abrogates over 100 peaceful verses. The plain meaning has driven Islamic expansion for 1,400 years.
Today's Arguments
Three cases, reshuffled every day — tap any card to read the full argument.