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AOBM’s Stance on the French Burqa Ban
The Association of British Muslims regards a ban on any form of clothing as a somewhat extreme and rather undesirable course of action to take. We recognise and respect the human right of people to wear whatever they want. However, this goes both ways, and applies to someone who wants to wear miniskirts as much…Read more AOBM’s Stance on the French Burqa Ban
Lesley Hazleton explores the Holy Qur’an
Lesley Hazleton explores the Qur'an and finds much that is quite different from what is reported in commonly cited accounts. A psychologist by training and Middle East reporter by experience, British-born Lesley Hazleton has spent the last ten years exploring the vast and often terrifying arena in which politics and religion, past and present, intersect.…Read more Lesley Hazleton explores the Holy Qur’an
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?
Up To Four? And Independent Modern Women
By Paul S Armstrong “If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two, or three, or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one, or that which your right hands possess. That…Read more Up To Four? And Independent Modern Women
Update: Pakistan Flood Aid
Pakistan Flood Aid: Good to see at least one Arab country has donated generously... The five countries who've so far given the largest donations are the United States, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Islamists should take note, except for Saudi, the countries most generous in giving sadaqah (charity) are Western nations! Private donations, also…Read more Update: Pakistan Flood Aid
Please Do Not Forget, People Are Still Suffering…
http://www.linkinpark.com Ramadan and Eid may be over, Haiti and Pakistan feature less in the news these days. Ramadan is largely a model of Islam. Except for not eating, it's guidance therefore serves as a guide as to how we should live all year round. While we appreciate the manifold blessings we have, please continue to…Read more Please Do Not Forget, People Are Still Suffering…
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