Discover Why the Foundations of Islam Are Crumbling: A Two-Part Series with Dr. Jay Smith

At First Pentecostal Evangelical Church of Canada (FPECC.CA), we are committed to exploring biblical truth and engaging thoughtfully with world religions. In this evergreen series, renowned Christian apologist Dr. Jay Smith examines the historical and textual foundations of Islam from a conservative Christian perspective. Ideal for those seeking deeper understanding of Christian apologetics, Qur’an critiques, and why young Muslims are increasingly questioning their faith.

Muslims claim everything in their faith began in Mecca and Medina, yet every major Islamic writer lived hundreds or even thousands of miles away—and wrote their accounts centuries later.

Part 1 Highlights: Challenging the Standard Islamic Narrative

• Historical Gaps in Mecca and Muhammad: Dr. Smith reveals the lack of 7th-century archaeological evidence for Mecca as Islam’s origin, questioning traditional claims.
• Early Islamic Sources Scrutinized: Explores how modern scholarship exposes inconsistencies in the biography of Muhammad and early Islamic history.
• Impact on Modern Muslims: Discusses why these revelations are leading many, especially in the West, to reevaluate their beliefs.

Read and Watch  Part 1 now:

Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith – Part 1

Part 2 Highlights: Qur’an Manuscripts and Variants

• Earliest Qur’an Evidence: Analyzes the oldest manuscripts, including over 2,000 textual variants that challenge the claim of perfect preservation.
• Carbon Dating and Scholarly Debates: Addresses controversies like the Birmingham Quran and how they undermine the narrative of an unchanged holy book.
• Reasons for Ex-Muslims: Highlights why these evidential issues are prompting a wave of departures from Islam, inviting seekers to consider Christ’s truth.

Read And Watch Part 2 now:

Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith – Part 2

Smith’s argument: The absence of early manuscripts

The premise: Smith argues that the earliest Islamic sources, including biographies of Muhammad (the Sira) and collections of his sayings (the Hadith), were written centuries after his death

The conclusion: From this premise, he extrapolates that the Qur’an, as a written text, could not have been finalized or standardized until a similarly late date, suggesting a later and fabricated history of Islam. He contends that the earliest surviving complete or near-complete Qur’anic manuscripts date from the 8th and 9th centuries, roughly 150–250 years after Muhammad’s death.

This series offers timeless insights into Christian-Islamic dialogue, historical critiques of Islam, and the reliability of Scripture. If you’re exploring why Islam’s foundations may be crumbling or strengthening your faith, dive in today.

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