How you can defend Islam with incorrect arguments that opens the door for us to be attacked by the enemies of Islam.
Here are 100 widespread mistaken responses that many accounts dedicated to calling to Islam make in their attempts at defending the Deen from doubts thrown at it
Here are 100 widespread mistaken responses that many accounts dedicated to calling to Islam make in their attempts at defending the Deen from doubts thrown at it
1- There are cases in which the inheritance of a woman is greater than that of a man
2- Qawaamah (stewardship) only means to serve your wife.
3- Islam came to abolish slavery in a gradual process
2- Qawaamah (stewardship) only means to serve your wife.
3- Islam came to abolish slavery in a gradual process
4- The lack of a woman’s intellect was identified by the Messenger ﷺ and he limited it to only cases of bearing testimony
5- Slavery is solely based on reciprocity, so if the disbelievers stop capturing us, we will stop capturing them.
5- Slavery is solely based on reciprocity, so if the disbelievers stop capturing us, we will stop capturing them.
6- In the time of the Prophet, the economic system was based on slavery, which is why slavery could not be abolished immediately
7- Lincoln's liberation of slaves caused wars, famine, and homelessness which is why the Prophet was wise to not liberate slaves immediately
7- Lincoln's liberation of slaves caused wars, famine, and homelessness which is why the Prophet was wise to not liberate slaves immediately
8- Underage marriage was socially acceptable in the time of the Prophet
9- Women in the time of the Prophet reached puberty faster than now
10- Women reach puberty faster in hot environments
9- Women in the time of the Prophet reached puberty faster than now
10- Women reach puberty faster in hot environments
11- Islam gave the woman her right, but the problem is with men + the lack of application of Islam + customs and traditions
12- Islam guarantees for a human his right to freedom
12- Islam guarantees for a human his right to freedom
13- If we apply Islam completely, the feminism that appeared due to the oppression of women would disappear.
Comment:
Injustice cannot be completely prevented, otherwise what good is patience!
Comment:
Injustice cannot be completely prevented, otherwise what good is patience!
The Prophet commanded the companions to be patient and told them they would not be able to fulfill all their rights.
see:
sunnah.com
sunnah.com
see:
sunnah.com
sunnah.com
sunnah.com/bukhari:3603
Sahih al-Bukhari 3603 - Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions - كتاب المناقب - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)
Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saws) in English and Arabic
sunnah.com/bukhari:3793
Sahih al-Bukhari 3793 - Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar) - كتاب مناقب الأنصار - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)
Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saws) in English and Arabic
14- Dhimmis pay a Jizyah amount less than the Zakat
Comment:
Some of these people talk as if the dhimmi is higher and better than the Muslim, the woman is higher than the man, and the slave is higher than the free, and they see this as a great response to doubts against Islam!
Comment:
Some of these people talk as if the dhimmi is higher and better than the Muslim, the woman is higher than the man, and the slave is higher than the free, and they see this as a great response to doubts against Islam!
15- Angela Merkel is not the actual leader of Germany
Comment:
This argument implies that it would be correct to say the Prophet ﷺ could possibly describe a nation of unbelief and prostitution such as Germany as a successful one!
Comment:
This argument implies that it would be correct to say the Prophet ﷺ could possibly describe a nation of unbelief and prostitution such as Germany as a successful one!
16- Women can stipulate no polygyny in the marital contract
Comment:
This is a bad argument in the context of responding to doubts against polygyny as a concept.
17- The definition of a Murtad is one who is a perpetrator of high treason which is why he is killed
Comment:
This is a bad argument in the context of responding to doubts against polygyny as a concept.
17- The definition of a Murtad is one who is a perpetrator of high treason which is why he is killed
18- The conditions for stoning the adulterer are difficult or even impossible to fulfil
19- If the homosexual practices sodomy in private, no one will hold him accountable, but the problem is if he violates the system and does it publicly or spreads it publicly
19- If the homosexual practices sodomy in private, no one will hold him accountable, but the problem is if he violates the system and does it publicly or spreads it publicly
20- You are free to be an atheist, just don't insult Islam
21- Islam was not spread by the sword
21- Islam was not spread by the sword
22- Jihad Al Talab merely refers to pre-emptive war (commenced in an attempt to repel/defeat a perceived imminent offensive or invasion, or to gain a strategic advantage in an impending (allegedly unavoidable) war shortly before that attack materializes)
23- Hijab increases your beauty
24- We don't have a problem as Muslims in accepting the theory of evolution, except for that which is related to Adam & Eve (Adamic Exceptionalism) and we also have no problem as Muslims accepting the directed evolution model.
24- We don't have a problem as Muslims in accepting the theory of evolution, except for that which is related to Adam & Eve (Adamic Exceptionalism) and we also have no problem as Muslims accepting the directed evolution model.
25- Hijab is not an obstacle to scientific progress and success
26- Some Islamic countries have outperformed the West in empowering women
27- Islam is compatible with science not like Christianity
26- Some Islamic countries have outperformed the West in empowering women
27- Islam is compatible with science not like Christianity
28- Western scholars stole the research of Muslim scholars and it was Muslim scholars who first said that the Earth is round
Comment:
My problem with this is giving this topic more importance than it is
Secularism took down Christianity because Christianity is corrupt
Comment:
My problem with this is giving this topic more importance than it is
Secularism took down Christianity because Christianity is corrupt
29- Previously, the woman was not educated and did not work, so the jurists and commentators interpreted the Qur’an and based their rulings on this reality that they lived through.
But now the woman is educated and is working.
But now the woman is educated and is working.
30- May God be sufficient for us from those who spread weak hadiths and hence alienated people from religion. We are free from them & dissociate from them
31- Many Hadith that discuss women are not authentic
31- Many Hadith that discuss women are not authentic
32- Islam did not come with slavery, rather it came whilst slavery already existed and so interacted with it
Comment:
It is sufficient that Islam approved it.
But what prevents slavery from being the first thing that was legislated and revealed of one of the prophets?
It is sufficient that Islam approved it.
But what prevents slavery from being the first thing that was legislated and revealed of one of the prophets?
We know that the law of some of the prophets was to enslave the thief.
Whilst the law of the king of Egypt did not include this law
See:
quran.com
Whilst the law of the king of Egypt did not include this law
See:
quran.com
33- Our problem is that men do not know anything about the Deen except x and y (i.e. whatever "serves" them)
34- The Prophet, peace be upon him, married 9 women in order to form alliances
34- The Prophet, peace be upon him, married 9 women in order to form alliances
Comment:
This argument makes you seem embarrassed of verses such as:
while concealing within yourself what Allah was going to reveal. And ˹so˺ you were considering the people, whereas Allah was more worthy of your consideration.
See:
quran.com
This argument makes you seem embarrassed of verses such as:
while concealing within yourself what Allah was going to reveal. And ˹so˺ you were considering the people, whereas Allah was more worthy of your consideration.
See:
quran.com
35- Women are superior to men because the Prophet said they can go straight into the heart of a cautious sensible man such that she leads him astray
See:
sunnah.com
36- Qawaamah (guardianship/stewardship) does not mean that a man has power over a woman
See:
sunnah.com
36- Qawaamah (guardianship/stewardship) does not mean that a man has power over a woman
37- Do whatever you wish as long as it remains in private, but if you speak out and hurt the feelings of Muslims, you must bear the consequences
38- Guardianship is a mandate/responsibility, not an honor
39- The marriage of the Prophet to Aisha was by divine arrangement
38- Guardianship is a mandate/responsibility, not an honor
39- The marriage of the Prophet to Aisha was by divine arrangement
40- There is a valid view saying that Aisha got married at the age of 18
41- Pedophilia does not mean marriage under the age of 12, but rather it means marriage without the age of puberty, as such and such scholar said
41- Pedophilia does not mean marriage under the age of 12, but rather it means marriage without the age of puberty, as such and such scholar said
42- Secularism is not derived from science and I challenge anyone to show this.
Go back to all the dictionaries you will never find secularism being derived from the word science.
My comment as @aal_moalim:
Because in Arabic science is العلم whilst secularism is العلمانية
Go back to all the dictionaries you will never find secularism being derived from the word science.
My comment as @aal_moalim:
Because in Arabic science is العلم whilst secularism is العلمانية
which may seem like secularism is derived from science
43- Secularism appeared in the West because their religion is corrupt
44- What distinguishes Islam from Christianity is that Christianity is anti-science, while Islam is pro-science
43- Secularism appeared in the West because their religion is corrupt
44- What distinguishes Islam from Christianity is that Christianity is anti-science, while Islam is pro-science
Comment:
No one says it as bluntly as this, but with the spread of this argument and the reliance of many on it, you really feel that there are those who believe that!
45- When Europe was sinking into the dark ages, Muslims were doing such and such in the golden ages
No one says it as bluntly as this, but with the spread of this argument and the reliance of many on it, you really feel that there are those who believe that!
45- When Europe was sinking into the dark ages, Muslims were doing such and such in the golden ages
46- An atheist said to Ahmed Deedat: What if you died and discovered that the Hereafter is not real?
Deedat said: Not any worser than you if you find out that it is real!
Comment:
Whoever does not firmly believe in the Last Day will be in Hell, even if he prays and fasts.
Deedat said: Not any worser than you if you find out that it is real!
Comment:
Whoever does not firmly believe in the Last Day will be in Hell, even if he prays and fasts.
Therefore, answering such a question, even for argument's sake, should be avoided.
47- Islam is valid for every time and place.
Comment:
This is true, but some of those who use this point use it to mean that we can distort Islam to fit our modern time & place!
This is false
47- Islam is valid for every time and place.
Comment:
This is true, but some of those who use this point use it to mean that we can distort Islam to fit our modern time & place!
This is false
48- Ibn Taymiyyah is one of the scholars who most excused his opponents
49- Darwin was a Christian
50- Most scholars are religious
51- The legalization of homosexuality is the first step in the legalization of pedophilia
49- Darwin was a Christian
50- Most scholars are religious
51- The legalization of homosexuality is the first step in the legalization of pedophilia
52- We don't suffer from homophobia. Islam doesn't punish mere homosexual tendencies, but rather prohibits the practice that has been scientifically proven to cause harm and transmission of diseases
53- Our society doesn't benefit from openness!
54- You see, this isn't equality
53- Our society doesn't benefit from openness!
54- You see, this isn't equality
55- Your understanding of freedom is wrong! Freedom does not mean detachment from values
56- Islam is the religion of humanity
57- Islam is the religion of peace.
Comment:
Comment: This word, although correct, is used to deny jihad and to woo the West
56- Islam is the religion of humanity
57- Islam is the religion of peace.
Comment:
Comment: This word, although correct, is used to deny jihad and to woo the West
58- Islam means peace
59- Openness must be regulated in order to suit rules of Sharia
60- Openness does not mean complete dissolution from the religion
61- Freedom does not mean detachment from values
62- Freedom must be regulated
59- Openness must be regulated in order to suit rules of Sharia
60- Openness does not mean complete dissolution from the religion
61- Freedom does not mean detachment from values
62- Freedom must be regulated
Comment:
These arguments are problematic because they rely upon their terms hence strengthening them. Thus, the usage of such terms should be abandoned in the discussion.
These arguments are problematic because they rely upon their terms hence strengthening them. Thus, the usage of such terms should be abandoned in the discussion.
63- Just as we respect your religion, respect ours
64- Be an atheist, but don't put doubts in the people's religion by asking questions
65- Don't encroach on the sanctities of people and then become upset when they retort
66- Infringement of religious customs is unacceptable
64- Be an atheist, but don't put doubts in the people's religion by asking questions
65- Don't encroach on the sanctities of people and then become upset when they retort
66- Infringement of religious customs is unacceptable
67- Terrorism has no religion
68- The niqab should not be banned because it is freedom
Comment:
This argument is bad when used to glorify freedom and freedom of choice.
But this argument is good as a form of revealing their double standard/contradictions
68- The niqab should not be banned because it is freedom
Comment:
This argument is bad when used to glorify freedom and freedom of choice.
But this argument is good as a form of revealing their double standard/contradictions
69- I wear a Niqab by choice
70- We apply [Insert some Western value] more than the West themselves!
Example:
We implemented equal pay before the West knew it
71- [Insert a Western value here] does not mean [Insert something forbidden in Islam]
70- We apply [Insert some Western value] more than the West themselves!
Example:
We implemented equal pay before the West knew it
71- [Insert a Western value here] does not mean [Insert something forbidden in Islam]
Example:
Freedom does not mean bringing doubts against the sacred sanctities of the Deen.
72- A Christian:
Islam contains terrorism / capital punishments / slavery / child marriage etc.
The Muslim responds: Even Christianity includes that.
Freedom does not mean bringing doubts against the sacred sanctities of the Deen.
72- A Christian:
Islam contains terrorism / capital punishments / slavery / child marriage etc.
The Muslim responds: Even Christianity includes that.
Comment:
If you want to use this argument, you must have a clear position towards these matters.
And also beware that your words strengthen the arguments of the atheists and those christians still stuck in the dark ages.
If you want to use this argument, you must have a clear position towards these matters.
And also beware that your words strengthen the arguments of the atheists and those christians still stuck in the dark ages.
73- It is not from the [Insert a Western value] to do [Insert a forbidden command]
Example:
It is not from nationalism to dance and listen to songs
74- Let us take advantage of the National Day to remember God's grace and not deny God's grace by committing sins
Example:
It is not from nationalism to dance and listen to songs
74- Let us take advantage of the National Day to remember God's grace and not deny God's grace by committing sins
75- [Insert a legal duty] is from [Insert a western value]
Example:
Forbidding the evil is from nationalism and loving one's country.
76- Any speech that can be read as:
The principles of the west are sound. Their problem is that they did not put it into practise correctly.
Example:
Forbidding the evil is from nationalism and loving one's country.
76- Any speech that can be read as:
The principles of the west are sound. Their problem is that they did not put it into practise correctly.
77- We must preserve our Islamic identity [not because it is true, but because it is our identity and nations/communities must preserve their identity]
78- This is against our customs, traditions & religion
79- People don't want this (a democratic form of forbidding the evil)
78- This is against our customs, traditions & religion
79- People don't want this (a democratic form of forbidding the evil)
80- This is against people's freedoms (a liberal form of forbidding the evil)
81- This is against humanity and tolerance (a humanist form of forbidding the evil)
82- Silence is neutral (some use this to forbid music using a human rights based method)
81- This is against humanity and tolerance (a humanist form of forbidding the evil)
82- Silence is neutral (some use this to forbid music using a human rights based method)
83- Forbidding the evil with modernist tactics
Example:
We are in 2021 and you are still circumambulating around and kissing graves?
Example:
We are in 2021 and you are still circumambulating around and kissing graves?
Points to contemplate over:
1- Not every argument mentioned is on the same level of error
2- In fact some of these arguments are sound but used in an incorrect fashion such that it makes us Muslims appear in a weak position and appear meek which is not befitting for us
1- Not every argument mentioned is on the same level of error
2- In fact some of these arguments are sound but used in an incorrect fashion such that it makes us Muslims appear in a weak position and appear meek which is not befitting for us
3- Some of these arguments work on some but not others. The problem is that we will use the arguments across the board even if it does not work on certain individuals
4- Many of these arguments are done "for argument's sake" and that is understood but there is a fine line between that and submitting to the opponent's introductory principles and assumptions.
Arguing for arguments sake is temporary. It becomes a problem when you make such arguments permanent because it makes it seem that you are submitting to their introductory principles and assumptions.
Take for instance:
If a slave of the west says: "Islam contains pedophilia"
A, who is arguing for arguments sake will retort: "I forbid you to hold pedophilia against me, because I am not the one who believes that it is a crime, and these are not my premises."
If a slave of the west says: "Islam contains pedophilia"
A, who is arguing for arguments sake will retort: "I forbid you to hold pedophilia against me, because I am not the one who believes that it is a crime, and these are not my premises."
B, who has submitted to this slave's introductory assumptions and principles will see this statement as a doubt against Islam that he has to try and prove the opposite being the case.
What would be best and safest for everyone's religion is to mention that you are arguing for the sake of argument not that you've internalised the introductory assumptions and principles thrown against you.
This will then make the argument clear and the intent understood.
This will then make the argument clear and the intent understood.
85- The Hanbali Madhab is the furthest Madhab away from being stern, severe. Rather, it is quite easygoing.
86- Being obligated to show the manifestations of (Islamic civilization) such as buildings, decorations, inventions and worldly sciences
86- Being obligated to show the manifestations of (Islamic civilization) such as buildings, decorations, inventions and worldly sciences
87- Look how people line up around the Kaaba regularly
88- Knowing the attributes of the constellations (horoscopes and astrology) is forbidden because it is pseudoscience.
Comment:
The reason for the prohibition must be separate from the ruling of the Kafir scientific
88- Knowing the attributes of the constellations (horoscopes and astrology) is forbidden because it is pseudoscience.
Comment:
The reason for the prohibition must be separate from the ruling of the Kafir scientific
community, which we know may change its opinion overnight, in addition to the fact that it may in the future describe things established by religion with this same description "pseudoscience".
89- [Neglecting monotheism when mentioning the greatest characteristic of Islam.]
89- [Neglecting monotheism when mentioning the greatest characteristic of Islam.]
Example: Islam has developed the best solutions to combat harassment (with no mention of monotheism in its account).
90- Neglecting to mention disbelief and polytheism when talking about the reasons for the misguidance of the West
90- Neglecting to mention disbelief and polytheism when talking about the reasons for the misguidance of the West
91- The West is commodifying women.
But when the Mahr is mentioned in reply, he shyly says:
Dowry is not considered a commodity!
This is a consequence of arguing whilst having submitted to the introductory principles and assumptions of the opponent.
But when the Mahr is mentioned in reply, he shyly says:
Dowry is not considered a commodity!
This is a consequence of arguing whilst having submitted to the introductory principles and assumptions of the opponent.
And Allah knows best.
not incorrect arguments but an incorrect manner****
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