Posts Tagged as ‘christianity’
May 24, 2008
God Conscious
It is related that a devout worshipper by the name of Humam came to Imam ‘Ali, may God ennoble his countenance, and asked him to describe the God conscious people so vividly that he could almost see them. Imam ‘Ali responded: “Their speech is truthful; their clothing is moderate; and they walk with utmost humility. [...]
May 10, 2008
Divisions in Our World are Not the Result of Religion
An interview of Karen Armstrong with Andrea Bistrich.
Islamica Magazine
Karen Armstrong was a Catholic nun for seven years before leaving her order and going to Oxford. Today, she is amongst the most renowned theologians and has written numerous bestsellers on the great religions and their founders.
She is one of the 18 leading group members of the [...]
April 23, 2008
Islam Without Muslims; Muslims Without Islam
The great Islamic scholar of the 19th century, Muhammad Abdo wrote that when he visited the West he found Islam but no Muslims and upon his return to the Arab world he countenanced many Muslims but no Islam.
The reason i post the link below is because i find its validity in some ways. As i live [...]
April 9, 2008
Do you mean Islam or Izlam?!
Inspiring source : my brother in islam, Ahumanb.
Islam or Izlam. They are significantly different in contain and in purpose. I have heard some people talking confidently about my religion, islam, but honestly they talk something that totally strange to me. Often some people confusing between culture and religion. Honor killing, oppression of women, stoning to death, etc…wait a [...]
April 4, 2008
The Islamic Legislation and Non-Muslims
“Meaning: Do not compel anyone to embrace the religion of Islam, for indeed it is a clear and understandable religion that is supported by manifest evidences and proofs. One does not need to compel anyone to embrace it.”
Islam, due to its mercy upon all people, preserves the rights of even those who are in [...]
April 4, 2008
Racism and Prejudice
Racism and Prejudice continues to be a hot topic today, despite efforts to denounce racism throughout the world, it still exists to varying degrees, most of which is very subtle these days.
Allah SWT mentions:
And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Verily, [...]
April 4, 2008
Justice to all Mankind, Even Those Who Make an Enemy of Islam
The Messenger of Allah, may peace be upon him, informed us that Allah said: “O My Servants, indeed I have prohibited injustice for myself, and I have prohibited it amongst you.”
The noble scholar ‘Abdul ‘Azeez Aal Ash Shaykh comments:
This is general to all mankind, whether they are Muslim or not, it is not permissible for [...]
January 26, 2008
What Are We Celebrating ?
I read this interesting post :
http://attendingtheworld.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/what-are-we-celebrating/
Christmas has always been a holiday celebrated carelessly. For millennia, pagans, Christians, and even Jews have been swept away in the season’s festivities, and very few people ever pause to consider the celebration’s intrinsic meaning, history, or origins.
Christmas celebrates the birth of the Christian god who came to rescue mankind [...]
