Posts Tagged as ‘jews’

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 [...]

May 9, 2008

The Image of Islam

by Dr. David Liepert   
What does Islam do? I know it sooths pain and mends hearts. I’ve been told it heals all manner of wounds, hurts and injuries.

 I have felt it give purpose and meaning to every aspect of my life, both the good and the bad, heard it explain the inexplicable and seen it [...]

April 21, 2008

Death’s Verses in Quran

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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 [...]