Islam
Holocaust Memorial Day 2014
As One Human Family (Bani Adam), we remember the victims of genocide, who lost their lives at the hands of people who allowed their souls to be consumed with ignorance, hatred and violence. “…if anyone slays a human being – unless it be [in punishment] for murder or for spreading corruption on earth – it…Read more Holocaust Memorial Day 2014
Maajid Nawaz, Pictures and Death Threats
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Following a studio appearance on an episode of BBC Big Questions, Maajid Nawaz, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Hampstead and Kilburn, reposted a cartoon via his Twitter account that (allegedly) depicts the prophets Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them, saying 'Hey' and 'How ya doin'. Important to note, Maajid…Read more Maajid Nawaz, Pictures and Death Threats
What’s The True Extent Of Our Knowledge?
"True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us." ~ Socrates
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?
Happy Mawlid an Nabi 1435 (2014)
"CONSIDER this unfolding [of God's message], as it comes down from on high! This fellow-man of yours has not gone astray, nor is he deluded, and neither does he speak out of his own desire: that [which he conveys to you] is but [a divine] inspiration with which he is being inspired - something that…Read more Happy Mawlid an Nabi 1435 (2014)