Last week's Faith Forum, the Grave Matter, with Dr Talib Hussain Warsi and Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of The Association of British Muslims. A wonderful discussion show on faith, religion, spirituality and current affairs on Hidayat TV, Sky 803 every Monday at 5:00 PM, UK time.
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Valentine’s Day in Islam?
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Co-Director, AOBM I was asked to share my views on Valentine's Day. Personally, I really don't see what's the problem that some people seem to have with this celebration. The fact that it's a Western, originally Christian festival is in all honesty, completely besides the point. We should celebrate Love everyday!…Read more Valentine’s Day in Islam?
Simone Weil: The Personal and Impersonal God and the Sanctity of the Atheist
"As the Hindus say, God is at the same time personal and impersonal. He is impersonal in the sense that his infinitely mysterious manner of being a Person is infinitely different from the human manner. It is only possible to grasp this mystery by employing at the same time, like two pincers, these two contrary…Read more Simone Weil: The Personal and Impersonal God and the Sanctity of the Atheist
Is Christmas Haram?
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Co-Director, The Association of British Muslims As Muslims, we shouldn't be afraid of Christmas or any other festival. Nowhere in the Holy Qur'an is wishing people a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or even a Happy Diwali declared haram (forbidden) - it's just not there, if you don't believe me, study your…Read more Is Christmas Haram?
UN Vote on Palestine and Prospects for Peace in the Middle-East
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 21 September 2011 Recently, I’ve been asked about my views on Palestine and the future prospects for peace in the Middle-East. This Friday, President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority is expected to officially submit a request to recognise Palestinian statehood. What then are the future prospects for a peaceful and…Read more UN Vote on Palestine and Prospects for Peace in the Middle-East
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