By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Many Muslims think anything associated with pigs is haram, e.g. cartoon characters, story book characters, fairy tales with pigs in them, even saying the word 'pig' or it's equivalents in any language! When did the average Muslim become so ignorant of the message of Allah SWT to our Human Family, namely,…Read more Peppa Pig haram (forbidden) in Islam?
Judaism
What was the “Forbidden Fruit” in the Garden of Eden?
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?
Choose Life
"This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live" ~ Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV)
Rosh Hashanah 5774 (2013)
Shana Tova, to everyone celebrating the New Year according to the Hebrew calendar. I pray 5774 brings better things for everyone in our Human Family, more understanding and improved relations between people of all faiths, especially Jews and Muslims. Ameen. Paul Salahuddin Armstrong
Congratulations to the new Chief Rabbi
Congratulations to Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis on your appointment. May Allah support you in your new role and help all who strive for Unity. Paul Salahuddin Armstrong The Association of British Muslims Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis calls for 'real unity' in Britain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23915280
Who Asks: R u a Jew?
Received a message in the inbox of my Facebook page on Friday which asked, "R u a Jew?". Seriously, who asks that? Anyone who knows me or has been monitoring my activities, would know of my faith, my work and have some idea about what I believe, but that is by the by. I must…Read more Who Asks: R u a Jew?
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
Give Peace a Chance
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem Aggression feeds further anger and hatred, continuing ongoing violence... Leaders on both sides in Palestine and Israel need to calm down and sit around a table, and AGREE a permanent settlement to end SIX DECADES of violence. Which eventually, at some point they must. The longer that takes, gives some indication of…Read more Give Peace a Chance
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