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The Qur’an & Evolution

The most perplexing theory that has always stood as a barrier between faith and science is the evolution theory. Ever since its early placement by Charles Darwin back in 1859, those who are religious have always rejected it. On the other hand, many evolutionists developed an atheistic ideology based on the theory, and fought against… Continue reading The Qur’an & Evolution

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Be Brave, His Help Is Near

We all face different kinds of hardships in our lives. Corruption has taken its role in tearing down all pure innate characters to pieces, then it continued to grind them down to dust. Day after day, one feels more depressed, and inclines towards succumbing to despair. Wise men say, “It’s only after the darkest moment, that light… Continue reading Be Brave, His Help Is Near

Islam · Muslims · Prophet Muhammad · Religion

Chosroes’s Cloak

Like all prophets, Prophet Muhammad gave many prophecies about future events. One of the most amazing prophecies was about conquering Persia. This prophecy was given at a moment when the Persian army was the strongest army in the whole world; its soldiers exceeded 250,000 soldiers and they were triumphant over the Romans and had even… Continue reading Chosroes’s Cloak

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The Exceptional Human

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

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Tame But Don’t Break

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

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Promoting Simplicity

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