BBC Panorama programme, screened on the night of 22nd of November uncovered "disturbing evidence that some Muslim children are being exposed to extremist preachers and fundamentalist Islamic groups." In addition it documented “part-time schools where hate is on the curriculum." In these schools pupils are being taught through Saudi National Curriculum text books that some Jews…Read more BBC Panorama – British Schools, Islamic Rules: AOBM’s response
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Salahuddin’s Speech
“The stronger one is the one who can absorb the violence and anger from the other and change it to love and understanding. It is not easy; it is a lot of work. But this is the real jihad.” – Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bukhari
Remembrance Day & British Muslims
By Paul S Armstrong While reading a newspaper article to mark Remembrance Day, I noticed reference was made to a despicable demonstration against the event. I would like to draw attention to the way this was reported, "Muslims protesters burn poppies at a Remembrance Day event in Kensington, west London". While it may be true that…Read more Remembrance Day & British Muslims
Imam Ali’s Famous Epistle To Malik Ashtar, Governor of Egypt
Edited by Paul S Armstrong Imam Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the first Imam of the Ahlul Bayt, is well known for his abiding contribution to spiritual thought. In the Arabic world he's just as famous for being a great jurist and man of letters. The historian Masudi (Murooj-uz-Zahab Masudi Vol. II, p.…Read more Imam Ali’s Famous Epistle To Malik Ashtar, Governor of Egypt
Sulha Peace Project Concert for Peace – Amen!
The Sulha Peace Project Concert for Peace, Nov 2008. An amazing evening of music, poetry & spirit for Peace @ SPSA's church in NYC. The ancient priestly blessing from the Temple of Solomon, with melody by Jai Uttal sung by Gabriel Meyer Halevy & Amir Paiss & solos by pioneers & leading singers of the world music…Read more Sulha Peace Project Concert for Peace – Amen!
Buddha: Real and Unreal
“Those who take the unreal for the real, and who in the real see the unreal, they, wandering in the sphere of wrong thought, will not attain the real. Those who have known the real as the real, and the unreal as the unreal, they, moving in the sphere of right thought, will attain the…Read more Buddha: Real and Unreal
Does Islam permit the beating of Women?
"Men are the support of women as God gives some more means than others, and because they spend of their wealth (to provide for them). So women who are virtuous are obedient to God* and guard the hidden as God has guarded it. As for women you feel are averse,** talk to them suasively; then…Read more Does Islam permit the beating of Women?
The Astonishing Light of Your Being
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