In his book, “Islam the Misunderstood Religion,” published back in May 1955, James A. Michener said, “Muhammad, the inspired man who founded Islam, was born about A.D. 570 into an Arabian tribe that worshiped idols. Orphaned at birth, he was always particularly solicitous of the poor and needy, the widow and the orphan, the slave and… Continue reading The Exceptional Human
In my previous post “Tender Creatures” I tackled some of the accusations raised against Islam regarding women’s rights. This time I’m going to continue discussing verse (4:34) which is always utilized in attacking Islam. I have already explained how Allah has given women their financial rights, and how the Islamic law has dignified all women and elevated their… Continue reading Tame But Don’t Break
Unlike what many Muslims think, the methodology of legislation in the Qur’an was built upon promoting facilitation and disfavoring difficulty. In the Qur’an you can read verses like the following: “Allah desires ease for you, not hardship.” [The Qur’an (2:185)]. “Allah does not charge a soul with more than it can bear.” [The Qur’an (2:286)].… Continue reading Promoting Simplicity
Being popular, is a status that most people seek after avidly. Of course, no one likes to be left behind, or looked down upon. Most people like to be the ones followed, not the ones following. Imperialist political regimes spend trillions on the popularization of their fake idealism and masked theft programs; movie makers spend… Continue reading The Least Popular
Islam teaches that all humans are equal in the sight of Allah, it doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor, of noble origins or vulgar, black or white, European or Hindu, American or Asian, Arab or Malay, etc., the only thing that can distinguish people in the sight of Allah is their faith, piety… Continue reading Islam, Slavery Advocator, or Slavery Destroyer!
After we have learned the Qur’anic injunctions with regards to “combative Jihad,” now it’s time to learn the orders and rules which Prophet Muhammad placed for Muslims when they fight their enemies in order to differentiate between true combative Jihad, and any other kind of fighting. Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. said: “Don’t look forward to meet… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part X – Wrap Up
In this post, I shall finalize explaining the Qur’anic verses ordering Muslims to fight. I know that it has been a long journey for those reading this series of posts, but that’s quiet it, the verses I shall tackle in this post are the only remaining Qur’anic verses speaking about combative Jihad. But beware, if you… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part IX
In Chapter No.5 of the Qur’an, part of Jesus’s story is told as a parable for those who are truthful and faithful. Allah tells us that on the judgement day, He shall bring Jesus P.B.U.H. forth ahead in front of his people, and He shall ask him, “O Jesus, son of Mary, did you tell… Continue reading A Night in the Prophet’s Life
Our fifth and final stop is with chapter 9 of the Qur’an. Its revelation took place in the 9th year A.H., 14 months after retrieving Makkah from pagans. It includes several verses that speak about fighting. Allah says: “This is a declaration of immunity from Allah and His Messenger to the polytheists, with whom you… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part VIII
The most important thing that anyone can learn from studying the lives of prophets, righteous and pious humans, and those who followed their path, is how to live like they lived, and how to be endowed with a pinch of their characters. True understanding of religion is to acquire the spirit with which we should… Continue reading Inhabitants Of Paradise
Islamic Methodologies Made Easy 