A Muslim psychologist and long-time preacher leaves Islam, and vows "to explore Islam and to expose its primitive nature as incompatible with contemporary reality."
![]() Farhan Qureshi |
After years of having been involved in think tanks, advocacy groups, da’wah (invitation or propagation) initiatives and academic apologetics as a Muslim, I have I decided to evolve my perspective of reality and existence as knowledge has reached me and renounce my faith in Islam (readers may find more on Farhan Qureshi's apologetic work at his website Defending Islam). This was a thought out decision that took months of prayer, consideration, evaluation and knowledge-seeking on my part. Every bit as it has been a search for meaning and truth is has been a grieving process for me to realize that what I have been attached to all of these years is in fact not the ultimate reality behind our existence. Nevertheless it is simultaneously liberation and continued enlightenment that brings about serenity and peace of mind for me as well.
My apostasy has not been based on disliking Islam or its requirements rather it was based on a realization that Islam is in direct contradiction with contemporary knowledge involving and including science, philosophy, ethics, anthropology, and the field which I am most interested in, educated in and practice as my line of work, namely, psychology: the science and study of human behavior.
In the coming months I plan to contribute articles to FFI which explore the behavior and psyche of the different types of Muslims out there: the western Muslim, the mystic (Sufi), the purist (Salafi), and the politically driven (Hizb/Ikhwan) are among the many colors of the Ummah, each having its own set of advocates with unique behaviors and mentality. I have spent time and energy studying and experiencing the different denominations and sub-cultures within the Ummah. Having experienced their spirituality and religiosity first hand, having studied with their scholars and preachers, and having read books, articles and arguments from them, I believe that I have a grasp of where they stand psychologically and I plan to explore this more in-depth in the near future as I publish articles.
I realized that 1400 years worth of consistent Islamiyya theology is not what I believed was the ultimate truth, rather I realized that it was a primitive attempt at understanding and implementing social, spiritual, religious and ethical standards. These seventh century standards might give slight insight into how humanity, and in this case, Arab civilization was evolving and progressing from its previous ‘jahiliyya’ or ignorance, and yet effectively became stagnant with its own set of conservative traditionalism that would not allow Arab civilization to move forward. The only attempts at progression were the rationalist Mu’tazilites of the eight century which gave rise to what many observe as the Golden Age of Islam. Yet these rationalists were viewed as heretics and apostates themselves and would become extinct by the thirteenth century. Instead dogmatic traditionalism or Sunnah would thrive in the Muslim world and the European Renaissance with its progressive attitude would pick up where the all but extinct Middle Eastern rationalists left off.
Perhaps the most important realization I have come to is that I would receive the death penalty under Shariah law for simply coming to these conclusions or realizations. This disturbs me to the core and demonstrates how the Ummah uses fear tactics under its Shariah system in order to preserve and strengthen their theological and political agenda. What I am grateful for however is the opportunity to witness the evolution of humanity where we no longer are restricted by primitive forms of theology and law and yet we continue to strive for integrity, honesty, humility, character development, and moral stability. There is a promising future for our species and not a dark one as theologians are attempting to brainwash their adherents with.
As a Muslim apologist I remember debating at numerous types of venues including Mosques, Churches, Universities, Convention Halls and Libraries. Having engaged with notable Christian apologists such as Dr. James White, Dr. Tony Costa and Professor David Wood, I learned that the purpose of apologetics was not confrontation rather to come to an understanding of truth even if it meant evolving one’s own perspective. The idea of receiving an apparent truth is to embrace it, not fight it. The moment we try to fight an apparent truth or reality we begin to dwell in hypocrisy: understanding that something is apparently true and yet denying it for selfish reasons or attachment to preconceived notions. I want to thank Ali Sina for giving me the platform to explore Islam and to expose its primitive nature as incompatible with contemporary reality unless and until Muslims choose to reform it.
This article first appeared in Faith Freedom International.

written by vbv , May 10, 2011
written by HARKAT UL JIHAD EI KAFIROON , May 10, 2011
dear friend,
islam is in direct contradiction to humanity.welcome to the truth peace and humanity.leaving islam is the best thing a person can do and a best gift to his relatives and all humanity.
written by Dick Nowak , May 10, 2011
This is how :-
(1) Muslim prayers are much more difficult than prayers in other religions. At 5 times a day they are much more frequent and also they are at inconvenient times of the day and night.
(2) Muslims are required to fast for a whole month every year. This is a lot more
fasting than any other religion.
(3) Muslims are not allowed to date so more than 75 % of muslims are married to first or second cousins. This called inbreeding, it is them main cause of disability, and genetic disease in Muslims. It is the main cause of low intellligence in Muslims.
(4) Muslims believe that the jobs educated people have are totally effortless, and that their work does not count as work, so most Muslims have no interest in education.
(5)Muslims tell lies to make Islam and Muslims look good. Muslims tell lies to make non Muslims and their beliefs look bad.
(6) Muslims treat their women badly, make them wear burkas, not allow them to go to schools & colleges. Muslims believe that a women's testemony is half that of a man's.
(7) Most Muslims have no interest in science and have no science books in their homes.
(8) Muslims want to emigrate to non Muslim countries. This is a slow motion invasion because they do not assimilate and do not integrate.
written by Archpagan , May 10, 2011
written by duh_swami , May 10, 2011
The psychologist needs to consider why an otherwise sane person takes on the mantle of insanity in behalf of Allah...
Dick...The original order for prayer was fifty (50) times a day...Had Mohammad stuck with that, there would be no time for a pious Muslim to cause any trouble...
written by Reed Wilson , May 10, 2011
To whom you are welcoming vbv? She is a fantasy; A ghost_ a fiction. You can not hug and kiss the smoke or a shadow.
written by russ , May 10, 2011
written by Shariah4thevatican , May 10, 2011
written by Ravi , May 10, 2011
http://www.answeringmuslims.co...an-we.html
Unlike other prominent apostates, his true identity is in the open.
written by Malem , May 10, 2011
The leading countries are not USA and Israel, if you check they are
1) Muslim prayers are quite simple lasting maybe 5 minutes or so, they are only inconvienent if you dont want to do them, otherwise only 1 maybe 2 are done during work hours. While people are spending their time drinking coffee or smoking, you can get in 2-3 prayers!
2) Fasting is part of the deal with Islam, just like fasting during lent or others..
3) Muslims can date and do, you do it in the accompanyment of an adult, then there is a formal process. How does that mean I have to marry a cousin (although jewish people do that often).
4) Last time I checked all my friends were Doctors that were Muslims and so are most of their brothers, sisters etc....Check the ratios between all the countries then we can talk apples and apples.
5) I do not lie and dont try to revert pepole to Islam, I have better things to do, like work!
6) My wife is a PHD, does not wear a burqa nor do any of the muslim people I know. They might where a hijab, but a headscarf is not a burqa
7) I can only laugh as I have a degree in science, as do many of my friends...we dont live in caves you know. I live in a very modern city and we actually have books!
8) Immigration happens it is how coutnries get populated, sounds like you might have an immigration problem
Summary: when you dont know a lot about something, just list a bunch of nonsense and some uneducated person will believe it.
written by vbv , May 10, 2011
written by Editor, M. A. Khan , May 10, 2011
I can certainly feel why he went ahead to renounce Islam so boldly. When a person as brilliant as Farhan, deceived by Islam, engages in apologetics, and then find out how vacuous, and how big a lie Islam is -- it angers, frustrates him/her.
I hope Farhan will take the best care of his security.
And a big welcome to humanity Farhan...
written by saswati , May 11, 2011
live
happyly without taking recourse to any religion?religion has only divided us,whenever a new
sect or religion has evolved it has caused divisions.
written by HARKAT UL JIHAD EI KAFIROON , May 11, 2011
http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/157840/detail/
everyone see and send to all,it will end religion.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
Quran which certifies all scriptures, does not legitimize this set of fictions. What was the necessity of divine revelation if man could make laws of God?
Jesus Christ fought valiantly against such man made sharia, much before Islam.
So Farhan, you will be inshallah better placed as compared to these hadis believing muslims on Qiamah.
I wish you luck.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
Your post was great and wonderful.
written by Rationalist , May 11, 2011
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
"Farhan, this nerd Reed is a Quran-only Muslim. However, he doesn't know why Allah tells in Quran that 2 female witnesses are equal to 1 male witness".
Where in Quran Ration.?
"He is afraid of accepting mistakes or stupidity in Quran. Ask him about 5.33. He will cry for sure".
This verse is rosary of our illustrious Duhswami. He starts calling names. Who is crying?
Islam is awful without Quran. It is not Islam. Farhan was also scared. Good that he is out without much damage.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
May Allah protect him.
written by Duh_swami , May 11, 2011
Yes, but it is worse with it...
Reed...This verse (5:33) is rosary of our illustrious Duhswami. He starts calling names.
I didn't call you any names...I said you supported evil and then were depraved...Quran 5:33 is the perfect representative of evil...And that's only the beginning, when the evil god Allah gets hold of you, you can suffer the pangs of having your skin burned off over and over...That's evil also, but at least Allah does not demand you do that, he does it himself as a hobby...You only get to amputate people limbs and crucify, or kill them...and for what? Spreading mischief...
So Allah wills humans to be inhuman to other humans for the punishment of 'spreading mischief'...That's evil in my book, and I would venture to say I am not alone in that observation...
'Depraved' is not a name, it is a condition...You choose to have this evil condition, and you insist on keeping it...The karma is yours...
written by kafir-shahid , May 11, 2011
dom. All these values are diametrically opposite of ISLAM. Islam is slavery.Islam is hatred for all nonmoslems,women. Islam is killing.Please protect yourself from the jihadists,mujhahids and Mohammadens,mullas and their fatwas. Under no circumstances you should expose or reveal or come to face with the monstrous followers of ISLAM. wish you the best .
written by Mohammad Ahmad , May 11, 2011
Apart from organic growth, remember, whatever numbers your are seeing in any religion (in Islam /Christianity or even Ahmadiyya etc.) they are outcome of conversion of earlier one..
@ Michael you should understand and differentiate between three type of attitudes “human behaviors “ (as quoted by Farhan.. sorry to say he could not interpret this simple philosophy of human minds.....(i)Extremist Religious Group (you will find in any religion, like Burning
Quran, or killing of Salman Taseer due to wrong interpretation of concept of Jihad /Blasphemy /Apostasy, unfortunately its % is high in Muslims and remember -Mullahs are main Culprit) (ii) Moderate Religious – basic Islamic teaching (middle way), always preach balance (near to human nature /behaviour) that is true picture of Islamic education, (Ahmadiyya community at large is strong believer of this) and Muslims should be only for Peace , Love and Loyalty ...Invitation to others to this education "NOT Forcing" (iii) Third group is Anti-Religion (not atheist)- Its another form of Extremism (concept is all religion are non-sense, no Jesus, no God, No Mohammad, No No………..etc), remember its an extreme form of Atheist (as Atheist by definition believe in social values but anti-religion are always ready to kill religious people even practicing one)..
From the link I am smelling the third concept from Fahan announcement.....Best of luck for him. As he should have liberty to accept /belief whatever he wants, provided no harm/disrespect to others.. I am open Micheal and still belief that no one even could have logical answer to my presented concepts...As I always tried the same debate and even at last the person get converted to Ahmadiyya community….but please not Blah Blah Blah SOLID ANSWER ..if don’t have, please don’t try I love and respect your Silence.
See the instability in thought process!!!
http://thefactsaboutislam.blogspot.com/2009/12/thoughts-on-jesus-by-farhan-qureshi.html
http://www.defendingislam.com/debates.htm
FARHAN QURESHI
Farhan Qureshi is a Muslim who has engaged in apologetics with renowned Christian Theologians on an academic stage. A former Ahmadiyya who embraced mainstream Islam at the age of 17, he now authors a blog website defendingislam.com.
http://www.wikiislam.net/wiki/Farhan_Qureshi_(former_Muslim)
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
I would like to request Hazrat Reed Wilson to take up a project to ascertain how much man hour is lost on 5-times a day prayer.
Granted. Man hours/day/ week/month/year or what?
written by Healer_999 , May 11, 2011
First, congratulations to Mr Qureshi. Him saying that he will be working with Dr. Sina must give nightmares to Islamists.
Secondly, my prayers for his safety.
Thirdly, there two ways for Muslims:
One is to denounce Islam like Mr Qureshi did.
Other is to become delusional like Reed Wilson became.
Then the world will be free of troubles.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 11, 2011
And fiend!!
written by Malem , May 11, 2011
Archpagan - If Mr Wilson agrees to tabulate the time for prayer each day (its pretty easy), I would like to have you tabulate the time people waste smoking, drinking coffee, scanning the web for personal reasons during work etc.. I think you will find that a small amount of your day dedicated to God is much better for you than nasty habits people was time on.
written by Duh_swami , May 11, 2011
written by Editor, M. A. Khan , May 11, 2011
May Allah protect him.Allah need not protect him. If Allah stays away from his life, Farhan would be most happy; no worry, not prayers for his safety would be needed.
written by Chanakya , May 12, 2011
Quran was written in Baghdad around 740 AD. Quran is a collection of stories (Hadiths) as told by the purported companions of Mohammed to first Zaid and than to various Islamic scholars resulting in a collection of stories called the Quran.
The word Quran is not actually an Arabic word at all. it is Syriac. The textual history of Quran goes back to well before Mohammed (incidentally MOhammed's fathers name was abdallah - slave of allah).
I agree with Mamen and Wilson that Hadith, Sira, Sharia are all fake which offcourse means that Quran is fake as well.
Malem or Reed can you please kindly explain the Verse 111 The palm (who is Abu Lahab and why is Allah cursing him) and
also what is your source on the start of the Islamic Age? When did ISlam start and what is the source of your information (it is not in the Quran).
written by Rationalist , May 12, 2011
hopefully Malem will answer this
written by Rationalist , May 12, 2011
I AM SURE YOU WILL NEVER REPLY TO THIS BECAUSE OF SHAME N FEAR OF EXPOSING ALLAH'S FALLACY. Run, Reed, Run....
written by nonbeliever , May 12, 2011
Divine Revelation is a myth.
How could GOD/Allah/Brahman etc creations of man make laws? It is men who created laws and claimed that they are prophets and the their laws were told to them by GOD/etc. The gullible people believed and those who raised doubts were killed. All religions are political systems invented by the wily to control the weak. In order that their claims are not put to test they created their Gods and fooled the people through magic shows called miracles.
written by Archpagan , May 12, 2011
Sorry, Dr. Malem, you could not impress me. Mosque goers too waste their time on smoking, drinking coffee, chatting and gossiping etc.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 12, 2011
Believers, when you contract a debt for a fixed period, put it in writing. Let a scribe write it down between you with fairness; no scribe shall refuse to write as Allah has taught him. Therefore, let him write; and let the debtor dictate, fearing Allah his Lord, and do not decrease anything of it. If the debtor is a fool, or weak, or unable to dictate himself, let his guardian dictate for him in fairness. Call to witness two witnesses of your men, if the two are not men, then a man and two women from the witnesses whom you approve; so that if one of the two errs, one of them will remind the other. Whenever witnesses are called upon they must not refuse, and do not be weary to write it down, be it small or large, together with its term. This is more just with Allah; it ensures accuracy in testifying and is the least of doubt. Unless it is present merchandise that you circulate between you; then no guilt shall be on you if you do not write it down and take witnesses when you are selling, and let no harm be done to either scribe or witness. If you do, that is a transgression in you. Fear Allah. Allah teaches you, and Allah has knowledge of everything. (2:282)
You will observe that it is not 2 females equal to one male. Had it be the case four females could be equal to 2 males. The verse is debt-specific. For adultery four witness irrespective of gender are required and in other disputes you have right to convince in any manner you like such as video/audio records, DNA tests etc. The logic of second woman is given.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 12, 2011
Please find the reply of Quran above. I wished following part of the verse in bold:
Call to witness two witnesses of your men, if the two are not men, then a man and two women from the witnesses whom you approve; so that if one of the two errs, one of them will remind the other.
I forgot. I hope you understand now. Did you notice how explicit is the verse and how important such matters are in sight of God!
written by Rationalist , May 12, 2011
A) if two men are not available, then two women, OR
B) if two men are not there then a man n a woman, WITHOUT the need for another woman for reminding her.
You see the logic here? To me Allah is fit to be a joker. I don't know what to call u since u follow Allah. Reed, can't u judge ur stupidity based on ur analysis?
written by Reed Wilson. , May 12, 2011
But Reed did reply. It is not 2 females equal to 1 male. It is your wishful thinking.
written by duh_swami , May 12, 2011
written by lw1 , May 12, 2011
2 MALE = 1 MALE + 2 FEMALE, taking 1 male from each side,leaves
1 MALE = 2 FEMALE.
Is there any secondary school child who seriosly will not get this?
2. Allah is also implying that women can make mistakes or forget,but men can't.
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This is another surah that needs ABROGATION.
written by Malem , May 12, 2011
In terms of 2.282 As Mr Wilson pointed out there is no mention that 1Man=2 Woman, that is again someone who does not udnerstand the entire verse or Surah and makes an incorrect conclusion. That fact is there are many mentions of witnesses in the blessed Koran, and they do even mention the gender. Now to udnerstand this verse you have to look at the time it was written and in context (Duh Swami chime in here and say no no no). For most of the time man has been here on earth (from the days of Adam) until about the 20th century, Men have been relied on in financial matters. This Surah Baqarah is one of the longest in the blessed Koran and is dealing with Financial matters only, based on that fact it says for witnesses gather 2 men or 1 man and 2 women. That being said if you were being diagnosed for a disease, you would probably get two opinions from two experts, if only one expert was available you might take the opinion of 2 additional general practitioners. So to review, this is for only financial matters and it was based on the role of men for the several thousand years.
if you want to make a valid argument, you need to present the entire Surah or at minimum a majority of the verse and then go from there. I can pick every other word out of the Wall Street Journal and come up with some insane sounding verse, but that is not valid or true. Peace to you all.
written by lw1 , May 12, 2011
If that is so, Allah should have known that the present time is different from the 7th century. There has been a Prime Minister in Bangladesh, so does she need another woman supporting her in case she forgets or makes a mistake.
Allah has made another mistake and 2.282 needs to be abrogated.
written by Malem , May 12, 2011
written by Duh_swami , May 12, 2011
Not if they have it in their head to kill me for Allah...Then what they do, say or threaten becomes my business...Case to remain open...
If the Quran is easy to understand and 'clear', why do we need you, Reed or a knowlege of Arabic to understand it? I asked you this before, is my English Quran not enough to understand Islam? Is my English Quran missing something. or wrong in some way? How is it that so many people read Quran in Enflish, and nearly all of them miss the message? So is my English Quran the word of Allah, or not?
written by lw1 , May 12, 2011
The woman Bangladeshi PM having a co-PM of equal standing, not advisors and 40 other people in her cabinet.
written by Malem , May 12, 2011
To Lw1, I didnt miss your point, my point was there are over 40 people helping her, she is not alone.
written by duh_swami , May 12, 2011
written by Malem , May 12, 2011
written by duh_swami , May 12, 2011
You still did not answer my question...Is my English Quran the word of Allah or not?
Why do I need to go to a mosque? Is the Imam going to answer my question because you can't? I already know that Islam is an evil system that only evil people and simpletons believe in...The next thing you will tell me that Mohammad really went on a night journey and met up with heavenly elitists...A better question is how can a demon, 'Gabriel', pass anything good from God to Mohammad? Demons flee from goodness, but Gabriel had no trouble hanging around with the evil minded Mohammad...When Gabriel spoke through Mohammad, nothing good came of it...
written by Rationalist , May 13, 2011
Well, why can't the verse 2.282 be "... if there are no 2 female witnesses, bring 1 female witness and 2 male witnesses so that if one of the men err the other can remind him."? Why it is other way round?
Hey don't say "I am not Allah to author it." You are an escapist!
written by Archpagan , May 13, 2011
written by lw1 , May 13, 2011
written by lw1 , May 13, 2011
written by Duh_swami , May 13, 2011
I dont eat Goat...
You don't eat goat? Well what do you do with them then? Don't tell me I don't want to know...Are you a vegetarian? Does your diet consist of the basic Muslim diet of falafel pancakes for breakfast, falafel soup and falafel crackers for lunch and falafel burgers for dinner?
That is a very high vegetarian diet that most westerners could not stick with...The all falafel diet is hard for American Muslims to stick by because of hamburgers, hot dogs, and milk shakes...My own diet is even more refined, but I don't eat falafel...My diet is the highest spiritual diet possible...Cold potato's and fried ice, three times a day, a cup of bulgar mush on Sunday morning rounds out the week......Please don't try this yourself, it took me years of dietary deprivation to achieve this level of diet...But if you are a vegetarian that is a good sign, one of the very few...
written by Rationalist , May 13, 2011
written by Duh_swami , May 13, 2011
written by wazeen , May 13, 2011
written by Muslim , May 14, 2011
Like the BIG animal Ali Sina. and Nonie Darwish and Sultan.
They told you lies and you missed GOD.
written by Kafirwala , May 14, 2011
Why Allah can't do anything about it? Like, all believers remain believers all the time. Once a person becomes a believer he should remain believer all throughout his life. Why Allah doesn't do that? For anything to happen, Allah simply say 'be it' and lo, it is perfectly as Allah willed it in front of all men to see. Allah asked his believers( muslims) to fight and make all people in the world muslims in the 7th century. More than 1350 years have passed since then. So far only 1/5 th of the total world population believe in Allah's chosen religion Islam. Why? I don't think it is lack of efforts on the part of muslims that Allah's favorite wish has not been fulfilled so far. Muslims have been trying always to fight the infidels and subjugate them and convert them to Islam from 7th century onwards. But the end result is not very encouraging. I think Allah is not very co- operative nowadays. For example, muslims have not won any war in the last two hundred years. Allah through Mohammed (PissBUH) promised that Allah will help muslims against the infidels in the battle fields. And see everywhere muslims are defeated now. Israel has decisively shown that they don't need enough people also to defeat numerically 10- fold strong Arab army! Remember Allah said it is the other way round during Mohammed's ( PissBUH) time! Where has this Allah gone? Is he not seeing all these things? Is he not hearing the prayers of muslims five times a day? Is this guy absconding? If he so willed, muslims can easily win over the lowly infidels anytime. At least he should have prevented people like Farhan Qureshi deserting his chosen religion!
written by Duh_swami , May 14, 2011
written by duh_swami , May 15, 2011
When we do get replies, they are either lies, distortions or obfuscation..
written by Malem , May 15, 2011
written by Duh_swami , May 15, 2011
I don't exploit animals at all, I don't wear leather, or furs, nor use any animal products...unless they are hidden and I'm not aware of it...I don't abuse them and I don't kill them...and I don't eat them...If' You are what you eat', means anything at all, those who eat dead animals are in a lot of trouble...
You get a swami thumbs up for your veganism, but unfortunately a thumbs down on your Islamism...
written by Reed Wilson. , May 15, 2011
My reply is same. How can I reply the question for Allah? I answer from Quran.
written by Duh_swami , May 15, 2011
That's why you are always wrong even when you are right...Jesus was right when he said, 'You can't get good fruit from a bad tree'...Quran is not the 'Tree of Life', it is the 'Tree of Rotten fruit'...All that comes from it is rotten and corrupt...
written by The Great BUana , May 15, 2011
written by Garden Variety Troll , May 15, 2011
There's a difference between the way Jesus spread the Word, and how Muhammad did it.
With Muhammad, it's all literal... as if he were preaching to dumb sheep.
Jesus (as well as Sidharta Gautama) on the other hand preached to people with the intent to move them to introspect, to find the truth. I'd rather be lost sheep than dumb sheep in my opinion.
The truth cannot be impressed on people - rote does not make truth, but discovery does.
Praying 5 times a day does not make an act holy, it numbs you. Stare at the sun too long and you go blind.
One apple does not equal two oranges.
I am neither divine nor holy, but my wit would have forced me to say that instead of producing two male witnesses or if only one male witness were to be found, two females in his stead so that one would remind the other of the truth...
... I would say instead that another male witness should be found with either his mother or his wife with him to remind him of the truth. It's a joke if none caught on, but seriously it defies common sense to dictate the number and gender of witnesses when any available should be used.
written by Rationalist , May 15, 2011
You cannot answer because it is beyond ur capacity as ur mind is programmed by Quran.
written by Skeptic , May 16, 2011
written by Malem , May 16, 2011
But back to the Koran, Why does one have to declare publicly when he leaves a religion? Where is this rule? I think it is done to satisfy the ego of the persona nd the others who do not agree with whatever religion it is.
written by Kafirwala , May 16, 2011
Normally, no one declares publicly when he leaves the cult of Islam, fearing requital.( Actually the death punishment practised by many muslim countries for apostasy is the sure sign to prove that Islam is a cult, not a religion). Here, Farhan Qureshi has declared his apostasy, because I think he has been in the forefront of Islam apologists and actively participating in many debates defending Islam and Quran so far and now that he has found out the truth, he acknowledges it publicly. That shows his integrity and sincerity. Naturally he is scared of muslim vengeance, but his integrity and sincerity apparently have emboldened him to overcome that fear and to declare his resolve to stand on the side of truth. He is a psychologist as well and I think Dr. Sina,s pscho- analysis of the charlatan prophet Mo must have impressed him. That is what I understand from his words showing his willingness to work with Dr. Sina in future. As a psychologist, I hope, he will explore further in that field and we will have more authentic materials from him on the subject.
If any celebrity leaves his native belief and converts to Islam, the hyperbolic ecstasy of muslims go beyond all limits! A few years back, a well known poetess, who is no more, announced her conversion to Islam in my state. The Islamic society and their publications were celebrating the event for months together! Remember the hype these people created on Yvonne Ridley's conversion to Islam! Do you believe that now Yvonne Ridley is the distinguished guest speaker in so many muslim conventions in my state?
written by duh_swami , May 16, 2011
Two things, God did not give man control over the animals...You need weapons that man developed without God to do that...Try controlling a man eating tiger with your bare hands and you will see how much control you have...Secondly you are right, God never said hit them with clubs and eat them, because God never said anything...Not in the Quran and not in the Bible...But whoever said we have 'dominion' was wrong when he said it, and wrong now...Mans superiority over animals is evident in several ways, the ability to handle fire is one, and the ability to identify problems, and fix them is another...Animals can do that to a limited degree, but no where nearly as well as man...Yet as good at control as we are, after all these years, we still do not have dominion...
Meister Eckhardt a sixteen century mystic and priest said that 'God does not love creatures as creatures, he loves creatures as God'...If that is true, then many Christians and other seriously religious people are in error when they kill and eat, or abuse God's beloved, and then like true hypocrites, tell God how much they love him...
written by Malem , May 16, 2011
Are you saying Animals can start a fire? I knew the monkey I saw had matches, I bet he was going to have a fire, sit around with his friends and contemplate the universe and existentialism's impact on them....hahaha where do you come up with this stuff. You are definitely one of the funniest people on this blog. By the way are you able to talk with animals?
written by Garden Variety Troll , May 16, 2011
But back to the Koran, Why does one have to declare publicly when he leaves a religion? Where is this rule?And indeed, why does the shahada need to be publicly done? I believe that it is publicly done in imitation of the shahada, in this case it is to leave Islam altogether.
written by Duh_swami , May 16, 2011
Very few animals are 'controlled', but many are killed by the implements you mention...When 'God' gave man 'dominion' over the animals no weapons were yet invented to hunt or to kill them...Unless you count cave men who predate God, and who hunted with spears...Of course, they were hunting for food, not trying to establish 'dominion'...if you can control some animals some of the time, but not all animals all of the time, you do not have dominion or control...
I didn't say animals start fires, I said one of the differences between animals and man is that man can handle fire and animals can't...When was the last time you saw an animal pick up a hot coal with tongs, or put out a fire with a fire hose and some water...Animals run from fire, they do not handle it...Of course man can't handle some fires some of the time, but animals never can...And of course I talk with animals...You don't? Maybe you just don't like them much so you never strike up a conversation...Mohammad claimed he talked to animals, St Francis talked to animals...Maybe you are missing something if you don't...
written by lw1 , May 17, 2011
.......That beingsaid if you were being diagnosed for a disease, you would probably get two opinions from two experts, if only one expert was available you might take the opinion of 2 additional general practitioners.'
So here two GPs serve the purpose of one expert.
In 2.282 two women serve the purpose of one man.
According to Quran, women are inferior.
written by Simple_Logic , May 18, 2011
I don't know exactly what will happen to you in future except that you will not be burned in Allah's Hell
written by Malem , May 18, 2011
Peace
written by lw1 , May 18, 2011
You say '...but it does sound that you could have some sort of inferior complex.'
There is no logical reason to come to that conclusion and that explains why you have to use twisted logic to explain Quran ( if that is the level of your understanding,) which is more than 60% threats and hatred -- and that has led to most bloodshed for 1400 years.
You are ignoring women's rights in most Muslim and even some non-muslim countries.
2.282. It is not a straight replacement of one woman for one man ---two women have the same value as witness as one man --- so women are inferior in Quran and in most Muslim and some non-muslim countries.
written by Duh_swami , May 18, 2011
written by lw1 , May 19, 2011
So if you are 'black' why are you a Muslim?
written by Malem , May 19, 2011
Because one has dark skin does that mean they are "black", the term is a bit foreign to me. There were many kinds of slaves throughout time, that were of different colors and religious beliefs. If you think that one religion or people own the slavery story, you are sadly mistaken and need to go back and study history.
written by lw1 , May 19, 2011
Quran does not regard women highly.
Why do you still ignore the plight of women because of belief in Islam by men?
2.282. One male witness replaced by TWO women witnesses, so acoording to Quran women are inferior.
written by lw1 , May 19, 2011
Scourge.
1. person who harrasses or causes destruction
2. means of inflicting punishment or suffering
3. A whip used for inflicting punishment or torture
4. to whip
5. to punish severely
If you are a woman and a Muslim, why are you a Muslim?
written by Kafirwala , May 19, 2011
Of course slavery was not the exclusive domain of muslims and people of different religious beliefs practised it in the past. But the point is, with advancement of civilisation, people have abandoned it all over the world, except the wretched muslims who still practise it in some muslim countries like Sudan, Somalia etc. According to some, even in Saudi Arabia it is practised on the sly. The reason for continuation of this extreme inhuman practice is its quranic sanction. Allah had permitted this practice and the prophet Mo (PissBUH) was an active trader of slaves in his lifetime. The most heinous crime Allah did is perhaps the quranic sanction for slavery which culminated in its perpetuation. That is why these muslim rascals whose mindset is trapped in the 7th century are still practising it without remorse! Don't try to say that slavery was a popular practice of that time and Allah really wanted to stop it gradually. If he so wanted, Allah could have stopped this obnoxious practice for good like he stopped the other minor vices like drinking, smoking and the gambling. The fact is that he did not want to stop this practice. And shame on him, he rather perpetuated it. Another interesting thing is that he did prohibit drinking and sodomy, but these are available in his paradise in plenty! Mr. Malem, you have to really perspire to explain all these vagaries of Allah!
written by Malem , May 20, 2011
Lw1 - These "Arabs" you mention that call supposed "black" people slaves, that is an absolute racist remark. I know and live with many Arabs and by the way you do realize that many are African right? or did you miss that fact at your rally? Saying things like that just demean your enitre discussion. Just like when you say that women are inferior, why would you say such hateful things against women.
written by Duh_swami , May 20, 2011
written by lw1 , May 20, 2011
Women should have equal rights, Islam does not give them equal rights.
You can ignore the real world and keep on trying to explain Quran to people who have rejected it.
Do you try to explain Quran (as you understand it,which is different to our understanding of it) to people who say they are Muslims, even though you disqualify them?
written by Malem , May 20, 2011
Question 2 : I think you mean does the blessed Koran say to crucify or amputation, I would need a verse to answer that
Question 3 : Yes there are many errors because of the translation, you should have got an arabic one
lw1 - You are correct and I am happy to see that you posted that type of remark, honesty is the best policy when you make a mistake. Women have their rights in Islam and men have their rights so what is the problem? You are mot Muslim so whya re you concerned
written by lw1 , May 20, 2011
Calling 'black' people slaves is racist and that is why I said that when Arabs call 'black' people slaves, that is intolerable and they should leave Islam, religion originating in Arabia. Arabs also captured ancestors of 'black' people in millions,raped their women, took many as slaves to Arabia,where men were castrated so that they do not pollute pure Arab blood. Even now Arabs keep 'black' slaves. Arabs in Britain have been convicted of treating their maids as slaves--these are only the cases where the maids could escape and a case could be brought against cruel Arabs.
Islam does not give equal rights to women, they are inferior in Islam.
written by Duh_swami , May 20, 2011
You phony, I gave you the verse 5:33...maybe your reading comprehension is shot...
Question 3 : Yes there are many errors because of the translation, you should have got an arabic one
I told you this before, but I guess your memory is shot as well...My English Quran tells me all I need to know...I rely on the authentic translators accepted by most everyone to give me accurate translations...They were well versed in Arabic...So I will believe them way before I believe an amateur like yourself...
written by Duh_swami , May 20, 2011
Why, so they can be killed as apostates...Gee thanks a lot...
Mohammad called blacks raisin heads and he had black slaves so I suppose Mohammad was a racist... the term "abeed al-beit," which means "house slaves." sometimes referred to as as "house negroes." Many Muslims call blacks abeed a racist term,...but I bet you already know that...
written by Reed Wilson. , May 21, 2011
May I dare ask you for the source Sir?
written by duh_swami , May 21, 2011
And why would Mohammad not be a racist...after Allah is a racist...He obviously is favoring Arabs...He is an Arab god, the religion was born in Arabia, Arabians were the first Muslims of Islam, the 'real' Quran is written in Arabic for Arabs...Allah hangs out with Arab Muslims, and did all kinds of favors for Mohammad...Mohammad also said that Arabs were the best of people, with the best look,s and the best hair...It's true that Islam claims equality of Muslims in Allah, but in reality some Muslims are just a little more equal than others...On the racist level, Islam is a vehicle for Arab supremacy...The none Arab Muslims are not quite that supreme...
written by Reed Wilson. , May 21, 2011
Hadis doesnt deserve to be quoted as source by a person of your scholarly stature.
"The rest is Arabic translations from Arabic translators".
Rest!!! "Arabic translations from Arabic translators".
I am very sorry duh for my poor understanding. I dont know this source.
written by Duh_swami , May 21, 2011
'I am very sorry duh for my poor understanding. I dont know this source'.
Well then use one of your fine Arabic dictionaries..."abeed al-beit"...
'Hadis doesnt deserve to be quoted as source by a person of your scholarly stature'
Yes it does everyone loves hadith, well almost everyone....I don't think I will let you set the rules for posting hadith...
written by Archpagan , May 21, 2011
In later days, Communism the 'philosophy of the wicked' was formulated on the same line. It acted on the principle that the rich has become rich by exploiting others. So, it is fine to deprive the rich of their wealth. According to Islam, people who do not accept Allah as only God are fit to be killed and robbed. So, their is an uncanny similarity between Islam and Communism, only difference being the former does it in the name of Allah, but the latter in the name 'liberation'.
written by Duh_swami , May 22, 2011
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written by Kafirwala , May 23, 2011
Don't wait for Malman. He is a real muslim. These muslim zombies know only to hit and run. When you give a reply to their lofty claims about Allah or Mo (Piss BUH) or Quran or when you question their rationale, you will not see these rascals again. They will be running away at their maximum speed. Anyway in this site, I think Reed Wilson is the only muslim who will not skulk like that. It is because of two reasons. One is that he is not a born- muslim and therefore I suppose he must not have attended any madrassa classes. Second is his greatest asset and attribute viz. thickness of skin. People say politicians are the normal ones who excel in this category. But I think, any politician of any country, however famous or popular he may be, will not come any where near our Reed in this respect. Even hippopotamus will run away in shame in front of him!
written by Duh_swami , May 23, 2011
I'm not sure why he want's to be in that position, but he fights tooth and nail to maintain it...
written by Malem , May 23, 2011
Regarding your obsession with 5:33, I would recommend and I know this hard for you, to read the entire Surah and stop plucking words out of it to satisfy your hatred. If you can read the entire Surah you will see that the punishements outlined are for crimes that are ongoing violence against the people and in modern terms would be labelled ter.rorism Now seeing that you were overjoyed at the taking out of Osama, I think you would agree that if one behaves in that fashion their punishment needs to be of equal power. In addition 5:32 clearly states that there is a prohibition on taking of innocent lives, period and in 5;34 it clearly says you are commanded to forgive. So basically 5:33 is an outline that when violent crimes are committed there will be punishment for such crimes. This is very much like the laws of the western world where you have life sentences, death sentences and permanent imprisonment.
written by duh_swami , May 23, 2011
The only thing anyone needs to understand about 5:33 is that it is evil, it's punishments are Satanic...And that's only one example of your 'holy' book that oozes evil...
written by duh_swami , May 23, 2011
written by Malem , May 23, 2011
Regarding Hadith, that is man made not Koran it has no place in Islam according to the Koran itself, but you already knew that didnt you my little friend.
As for people that kill innocent people, it is clear of the position in the Koran it is not allowed. You do it, well looks like you are not practicing Muslim.
Punishments are a way of life, while some immature people want to do whatever they want no matter the effect on others, they need to know when you break the law there is consequences. I know you probably would rather not face them, that is what adults do, they own up to their err's.
If you call your writings compositions, you must also take grammar lessons from your dog. very repetitive truculent dribble I'd say. You should spend more time reading books versus sitting on them, it helps a mind grow. Try just sitting once, and read the entire Koran 5 from beginning to end, then you will be worthy of formulating an opinion. Right now you are very much like the man who wakes up each morning to hear the drops of rain only to go back to sleep to wake up the next day and do the same, all the while never knowing he left his shower dripping. Look more into things, they many times are not what they appear.
So I have answered you little question on 5:33 would you like to ask a better question
written by Duh_swami , May 23, 2011
written by Malem , May 24, 2011
written by Duh_swami , May 24, 2011
You said I can't understand the Quran without help from the Arabic...I asked you to prove that using 5:33 as example...Since you refuse to answer that question, I consider that you defeated yourself...It is obvious that there is no understanding lost in my English Quran...The translators did a fine job of translating...
The questions I asked the other guy on another thread are these...
1. Exactly what does 'Warring with Allah', mean?
2.Who is doing that?
3.What exactly is the nature of the mischief and spreading corruption?
4.Who is doing that?
You failed the test on Arabic necessity, lets see how you explain those questions...
written by Duh_swami , May 24, 2011
written by Malem , May 24, 2011
2. Anyone could be committing crimes, that is why there is a description on what not to do and what the punishment is. I bet your dog knows but he is not telling you.
3. You dont know what corruption and mischief is? Im sorry I cannot go back to Elementary teaching to explain such a a basic term. I would check with your mommy or daddy, or maybe watch and educational cartoon versus Popeye.
4. See answer to 2.
My Arabic is years beyond what you could even begin to know. I do not talk Sharia as it does not exist, thus you cannot speak something that does not exist. A little to existentialist for you probably but I figured your dog would get a laugh out of it.
written by Duh_swami , May 24, 2011
'Another blatant lie.... All of them say warring with Allah including the one you quoted...
005.033
YUSUFALI: The punishment of those who 'wage war against Allah' and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter;
PICKTHAL: The only reward of those who make 'war upon Allah' and His messenger and strive after corruption in the land will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut off, or will be expelled out of the land. Such will be their degradation in the world, and in the Hereafter theirs will be an awful doom;
SHAKIR: The punishment of those who 'wage war against Allah' and His messenger and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned; this shall be as a disgrace for them in this world, and in the hereafter they shall have a grievous chastisement,
You lie and attempt to evade at every turn, you are more intellectuality dishonest that Reed...You talk in vague generalities and don't answer pointed questions...Go back to sleep Malem...I don't need you for anything, you are dismissed...
written by Malem , May 25, 2011
So in this case you are the liar and anyone that can read your post will see you were wrong. I expect most adults who understand english also know there is a drastic difference between AGAINST and WITH. GO back to grade school and then come back to this blog, then you may ask another question lad.
written by amer , May 25, 2011
or the one found on your site
written by lw1 , May 25, 2011
5.33 does not mention anyone else, e.g Christians, so logically it is about Jews.
Quran is not a clear book as claimed by many Muslims.
written by Malem , May 25, 2011
written by Malem , May 26, 2011
written by Reed Wilson. , May 26, 2011
Allah knows them all. You would also know them one day or the other.
Duhswami. Till recently you asking who are they. Now you come with the translations for answering who are they. Dont you know what fighting god means? God has given law. All those rebellions like Pharaoh are those fighting god and his message.
You will soon know. If you die tomorrow, you will know tomorrow. Living, you could know but you shut your eyes and stuffed your ears to the truth.
written by lw1 , May 27, 2011
In the real world today Muslims are making a lot of mischief and most Muslims want to ignore it or make excuses.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 27, 2011
I dont think they are muslims. Hitler, Trumen, Mussolini, Mao, Bush etc are obviously not muslim names.
Muslim or non Muslim, if he does mischief, the God knows fully well. He will be punished. So do not worry.
written by Duh_swami , May 27, 2011
That Reed and Malman supports this evil tells a lot about them...
written by Malem , May 28, 2011
Good point so that means you support putting people in gas chambers to choke, suffocate and ie, or electrocute them into painful convulsions and die or maybe injecting highly poisonous liquids into their veins to die...mmm ALL those are used in the West today and you say those are not cruel or unusual!! Wow I wonder what the Usual state is in your world, popeye.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 28, 2011
This is how you see it. Keeping people in prisons for ages is more cruel and obnoxious fro me.
written by Duh_swami , May 28, 2011
written by Reed Wilson. , May 29, 2011
Thickness of skin may be the greatest asset and attribute but is not subject to test on this site. He gives the Quranic views which you don’t agree. Reed has no stakes.
written by Reed Wilson. , May 29, 2011
Where in Quran?Please help me.
written by lw1 , May 31, 2011
Out of about 1.5 billion Muslims you will disqualify most of them if they believe in Hadith or sects. That won't stop atrocities by what most people, including Muslims, understand to be Muslims. I do not believe you when you say that they are not Muslims.
written by lw1 , May 31, 2011
If anybody believes that Quran is divine then explain it to people who say they are Muslims who are committing atrocities or keep quiet when they see atrocities by Muslims.
written by Reed Wilson. , June 01, 2011
Hadith followers are Muslims but not muslims. Were they believing Quran, they wouldn't believe Hadis.
Quran claims that it ONLY should be followed. Following Quran is folllowing Allah. Quran is the message of God.
written by Reed Wilson. , June 01, 2011
The history of atrocities, in one form other, is there since very long. We see atrocities on Jesus Christ in the Gospel. This is not the place to list them and the list is very long. It will not need tremendous research also.
The Irish Republican Army, which was considered to be terrorist group, has a history of 100 years of violence against the British, but the British government doesn't seem to be scared about them as they are about radical Islamic groups. This is one example.
There are innumerable well known terrorist group and they are not so called Muslim Groups.
The so called Muslims are new comers in the trade of terror, as there is money in it. It is all commercial and exploitative. No religion encourages terrorist acts or violence.
The crimes against humanity are condemnable, irrespective of who is committing them.
وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمْ لَا تُفْسِدُوا فِي الْأَرْضِ قَالُوا إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُصْلِحُونَ أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْمُفْسِدُونَ وَلَـٰكِن لَّا يَشْعُرُونَ
"And when it is said to them, “Do not cause turmoil in the earth”, they say, “We are only peacemakers!” Pay heed! It is they who are mischievous, but they do not understand". (2:11-12)
I appreciate your concern over atrocities.
written by Reed Wilson. , June 06, 2011
You avoided giving source. You could safely say hadis but you were shy of saying that by yourself.
I enjoyed the beauty of your post. You are not vulgar.










