A popular misconception is that the "forbidden fruit" was an apple, neither the Qur'an or the Bible substantiate this claim. As for what the fruit was, no one really knows but some popular candidates proposed by scholars are the pomegranate, fig, grape, citron, and even wheat. Ironically the latter, which isn't even a fruit, may well…Read more What was the “Forbidden Fruit” in the Garden of Eden?
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Carl Sagan’s Cosmos – The Backbone of the Night
Still awesome and awe inspiring, the renowned Carl Sagan discussing our Human Family's ongoing journey out of the darkness of ignorance, into the Light of knowledge.
Charles Darwin – Light Will Be Thrown On The Origin Of Man
"The whole history of the world, as at present known, although of a length quite incomprehensible by us, will hereafter be recognised as a mere fragment of time, compared with the ages which have elapsed since the first creature, the progenitor of innumerable extinct and living descendants, was created. In the distant future I see…Read more Charles Darwin – Light Will Be Thrown On The Origin Of Man
Treaty of Tripoli 1796
An interesting chapter in the history of US-Muslim relations the, "Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli of Barbary." Article 11 of this treaty is particularly fascinating given the present islamophobic propaganda spewing forth from Southern Baptist extremists in the United States: "As the…Read more Treaty of Tripoli 1796
The letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar
While it may have been written 14 centuries ago, the letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar is just as, if not even more relevant to us today. May Allah SWT help us return to the noble wisdom of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his loyal companions, may Allah bless them.…Read more The letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar
Europe’s First Holocaust?
We must work together for the common good of our Human Family (Bani Adam) and never let horrific atrocities like this happen again.
Muslim soldiers in the British Army during WW1
A must watch! Video highlighting a small fraction of the immense contribution Muslims have made serving in the British Armed Forces. Please watch, learn and share...
Veiling the face originally meant Prostitute
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Veiling the face originally signified the woman or girl dressed in such a manner is a prostitute or slave, available for sex to anyone in the street or their master's bidding... I know this may sound shocking, considering it's not what we get told by mullahs, but it can be easily…Read more Veiling the face originally meant Prostitute
Sheikh Daoud Rosser-Owen, on the AOBM
Sheikh Daoud Rosser-Owen, Amir of the Association of British Muslims (AOBM) summarises its history and objectives. Our appreciation to Stephen Sizer, pastor of Christ Church, Virginia Water (see http://cc-vw.org) for recording this interview. (1 September 2011).
Out Of Place Artifacts
Ancient Artifacts Discovered Dated Before the Arrival of Humans on Earth. So were we around earlier than originally thought?
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 