Dr. Yasir Qadhi Controversy | Muslim Academic Explains | Bible vs Hadith - Who Wrote the Gospels?

The Importance of Authorship in Religious Texts

Muslim academic Dr. Yasir Qadhi delves into the controversy surrounding the authorship of religious texts, highlighting discrepancies between the Bible and Hadith. He emphasizes the anonymity of the authors of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, shedding light on the historical context and challenges of identifying true authorship.

"The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John were all written anonymously and almost certainly not by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. None of the Gospels actually explicitly names their authors..."

Navigating the Intersection of Faith and Academia

Dr. Qadhi addresses the challenges faced by scholars like himself in reconciling academic pursuits with religious authenticity. He unpacks the academic world's skepticism and the demands of maintaining faith while engaging in academic discourse, pointing out the delicate balance between these seemingly conflicting realms.

• Understanding the complexities of authorship in religious texts


• Navigating the intersection of faith and academia


• Challenges of maintaining religious authenticity in scholarly endeavors