| − | :Perhaps the biggest proponent of the swoon hypothesis over the past 20 years has been Muslim preacher [[Ahmed Deedat]] of South Africa in his book ''Crucifixion or Cruci-fiction''.<ref>[http://d1.islamhouse.com/data/en/ih_books/single/en_Crucifixion_Or_Cruci-fiction.pdf Crucifixion or Cruci-fiction] by Ahmed Deedat. Publisher: Islamic Book Service (September 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN 8172310226 ISBN 978-8172310226</ref> He takes a critical look at the events in the four Gospels and theorizes a scenario of events similar to the swoon hypothesis. The Islamic position on the subject of crucifixion—which is a form of [[Docetism]]—is highlighted in the [[Koran|Qur'an]]: "and for their unbelief, and their uttering against Mary a mighty calumny, and for their saying, 'We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, the Messenger of God'—yet they did not slay him, neither crucified him, only a likeness of that was shown to them". Sura 4:157 Pickthall | + | :Perhaps the biggest proponent of the swoon hypothesis over the past 20 years has been Muslim preacher [[Ahmed Deedat]] of South Africa in his book ''Crucifixion or Cruci-fiction''.<ref>[http://d1.islamhouse.com/data/en/ih_books/single/en_Crucifixion_Or_Cruci-fiction.pdf Crucifixion or Cruci-fiction] by Ahmed Deedat. Publisher: Islamic Book Service (September 1, 2011) Language: English ISBN 8172310226 ISBN 978-8172310226</ref> He takes a critical look at the events in the four Gospels and theorizes a scenario of events similar to the swoon hypothesis. The Islamic position on the subject of crucifixion—which is a form of [[Docetism]]—is highlighted in the [[Koran|Qur'an]]: "and for their unbelief, and their uttering against Mary a mighty calumny, and for their saying, 'We slew the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, the Messenger of God'—yet they did not slay him, neither crucified him, only a likeness of that was shown to them". Sura 4:157 (Pickthall translation) |