Verse Refutations

Divorce Divorce is once. What about? Did I stutter?

Marriage Marriage is for life. Wait, haven't I written about this before? Hmmm,... No, I can't see it. Father, do goats get married? No, Zaid, goats don't get married. They're beasts. They can't talk or think, like you and I and Khadija, my wife. No marriage service for goats. But, Father, what if I get… Continue reading QQ 2:228 →

Marriage The Bible’s message about marriage is that it is a lifelong covenant created by God, and its message about divorce is that it is permitted only in limited circumstances, treated with gravity, and always surrounded by calls to compassion, forgiveness, and protection of the vulnerable. The Bible consistently presents marriage as a sacred, lifelong… Continue reading QQ 2:226 →

Either Yes or No 33 “You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘When you make a vow, you must not break your promise. Keep the vows that you make to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you, when you make a promise, don’t try to make it stronger with a vow. Don’t make… Continue reading QQ 2:224 →

Dawn Father, father, father! I'm bleeding! Sahar! Where?! Oh, it's there. Let's see your mother, Zaynab. 25 There among the people was a woman who had been bleeding for the past twelve years. 26 She had suffered very much. Many doctors had tried to help her, and all the money she had was spent, but she was not… Continue reading QQ 2:222 →

Marriage Muhammad, you have been so kind to me and to Zaid, and,... Khadija, you know my requirements. I abandon the worship of idols, and I believe in Jesus who died for my sins. I marry you in the sight of GOD, Father, Son and Spirit. Together, until the end. Son is rowing a boat… Continue reading QQ 2:221 →

An Orphan Muhammad, could, would you look after Zaid, please? Be his father. For me? This is about me?! Of course, Khadija, I'll be like his real father and adopt him as my son.

Charity Father Muhammad, what should I give to charity? A tenth part of your income. Oh, and if you remember not to gamble, Ghālib Al‑Mujāzil, you will be laying up treasures in Heaven.

Confession What troubles you? I have this terrible desire to drink and drink and drink. Then I,... I don't remember any more, and people tell me that I beat my lover, kicked the dog, and fell off my camel. Do you want to change and be better?

Lent The 40‑day season of repentance and preparation: Begins on Ash Wednesday; Ends just before Easter; Focus: repentance, self‑examination, fasting, prayer; Symbolism: Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness; Many give up something (food, habits) or take up spiritual disciplines. Lent is the closest thing Christianity has to a "holy month", though it’s actually six weeks.… Continue reading QQ 2:217 →