What's the Real Story Behind the Moon Splitting Miracle?

Today’s Topic: The Splitting of the Moon - A Mistranslated Miracle?
What does the Quran really mean when it says the Moon split? The verse has sparked centuries of debate among scholars, with many claiming it refers to a miracle by Muhammad. But could this verse be a mistranslation, pointing instead to Jesus? In this video, we explore the original linguistic and contextual clues, revealing how this verse might connect to a miracle like the resurrection or the ascension to the heavens. Prepare to see this iconic verse in a completely new light.

About the Series
This series offers an in-depth reexamination of the Quran and Islamic history, challenging traditional narratives and unveiling the hidden layers of Islam's origins. In recent decades, researchers and scholars have made groundbreaking progress in understanding the Quran’s Aramaic roots, shedding light on the ways its original context may have been altered or misunderstood. They have also highlighted glaring discrepancies, such as how the descriptions of Mecca in early Islamic texts fail to align with historical and geographical reality. Astonishingly, Mecca is absent from ancient records, and no archaeological evidence supports its existence as a thriving city during Islam's formative years.

Furthermore, evidence suggests that the early history of Islam was largely fabricated, with the figure of Muhammad being a composite of multiple characters, including Umar, Ali, and Salman al-Farisi. Scholars and researchers have reexamined Quranic verses and surahs, revealing shocking reinterpretations. For instance, Surah 17:1, traditionally interpreted as the Prophet's Night Journey, is now understood as a story about Moses. Surah 97, long thought to describe the Night of Power, appears to be a Christian hymn celebrating the birth of Jesus. These insights reveal how narratives were altered to suit evolving theological agendas, such as renaming Bani Israil to Al-Isra to sustain the Islamic narrative.

The study of the Qira'at (variant readings) has further complicated the traditional understanding of the Quran. These readings, meticulously compiled by scholars like Shady Nasser, expose stark differences in wording and meaning across texts. Many of these variations, which contradict one another, have been hidden from Muslim audiences to maintain a façade of uniformity. Additionally, research on early Quranic manuscripts by scholars like Daniel Brubaker reveals edits, omissions, and censorship in key verses, highlighting a history of textual manipulation.

With the rise of literacy and access to the internet, these findings have reached audiences worldwide, leading to unprecedented levels of skepticism and apostasy within the Islamic world. Countries with greater literacy rates are witnessing a growing awareness of these historical discrepancies, fueled by digital platforms that democratize access to knowledge.

Our series also incorporates the literal translations by Saint Murad, which uncover significant mistranslations in standard versions of the Quran. For instance, past-tense Arabic sentences have been deliberately mistranslated into the present tense to suggest that Muhammad was referring to himself, when in fact the text may describe figures or events from the distant past.

Through this series, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of these groundbreaking discoveries, offering viewers an opportunity to rethink Islamic history and the Quran itself. This is a journey into the depths of history, language, and theology, designed to encourage critical thinking and foster a deeper understanding of one of the world’s most influential texts.