The Forgotten Daughters of Allah: A Contradiction in Islamic Monotheism

 The Forgotten Daughters of Allah: A Contradiction in Islamic Monotheism

By Dr. Maxwell Shimba, Shimba Theological Institute

Islam proudly upholds the doctrine of strict monotheism (Tawhid), claiming there is no god but Allah. Yet, buried within the early Islamic texts lies a glaring theological inconsistency: the acknowledgment of Allah’s so-called daughters — al-Lat, al-Uzza, and al-Manat.

Surah 53:19-20 (An-Najm) states:

“Have you seen al-Lat and al-Uzza, and another, the third (goddess), Manat?”

These were ancient Arabian deities, venerated at the Kaaba alongside Allah before Muhammad's rise to power. Early Islamic tradition and historical sources (such as al-Tabari and Ibn Ishaq) confirm that these goddesses were believed to be the daughters of Allah, a concept shockingly incompatible with Islam’s claim of absolute monotheism.

Muhammad, at one point, allegedly sanctioned their intercession in what became known as the “Satanic Verses” incident — a moment later abrogated and vehemently denied in later Muslim theology. But the remnants remain embedded in the Quran, exposing the polytheistic roots of early Meccan belief and highlighting an unresolved contradiction within the very fabric of Islam.

Theological Contradiction:
If Islam truly teaches that Allah is one and without partners or offspring (Surah 112:3), how could early Quranic texts reference these so-called daughters? The evidence reveals a compromised theology, where political and social expediency mingled with religious doctrine in Muhammad's formative years.

In Contrast:
The Bible presents consistent monotheism from Genesis to Revelation — one God, revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. No interceding goddesses, no cultural compromises. The God of Scripture never wavers in His nature or revelation.

Conclusion:
This historical and theological reality dismantles the sanitized version of Islamic history presented today. It calls for serious reflection on the origins of Islamic doctrine and challenges the claim of its unbroken monotheistic purity.

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32)