Those who support democracy must welcome the rise of political Islam
“From Tunisia to Egypt, Islamists are gaining the popular vote. Far from threatening stability, this makes it a real possibility…”
Cultural Investment is the way forward
“We have the alternative of being Muslim extremists or being extremely Muslim. And I don’t accept the category of “moderate” at all because it is far from clear. Because when it is used usually by Western pundits and politicians, what is intended is anything other than a form of Islam that politically doesn’t obstruct present Western policies…”
A warning we should heed
“The message of Islam is that pursuit of money for its own sake is unnatural, inhumane, and will lead us to catastrophe…”
Muslims proud to be British? There’s something to learn from the surprise…
By Mark Greer The Guardian, Wednesday 23rd November 2011 Bemusement at the findings of Muslim pride in Britain stems from stereotyping about …
Six Days of Creation
(Sura 11: verse 7) – Six days of creation Added February 17, 2008 “And He it is Who created the heavens and …
Lessons from a Madinah graveyard
“A moment of true reflection is worth more than ages of heedless worship..”
Religion is very easy…
“Religious people should not misuse their piety by going beyond normal community limits, and then try to justify it in God’s name. This is a religious principle that Islam, Judaism and Christianity apply to both excessive personal, as well as political behavior…”
Reaching Beyond the Kaaba During Hajj
In the center of Masjid al-Haram you see the Kaaba. A simple cube like structure made of dark rough stones with white …