Freedom and Justice in Muslim lands
“Islam regards freedom and justice as basic human rights: these are non-negotiable…”
Battling Islamophobia: Strategy and Options
“The meaningless and wasteful annual conventions should give way to focused debates and discussions. Strategies must be developed and solutions must be found…”
Understanding Jihad
“The best Jihad is to speak a word of truth in the court of an unjust ruler.”
Islam: An Informed Decision
“If we really had an intimate relationship with the Quran, with Prophet Muhammad and with Allah, we would not be so miserable about our present situation…”
Burning Qurans
“We Muslims complain that Islam is being blamed for the actions of a few violent political extremists. How can we then blame all Danish people for the actions of a few cartoonists and their newspaper? How can we blame all Americans for the actions of a few neocons and a deluded preacher? It’s hypocritical! Where is our wisdom?…”
Islam and Modern Ideologies
OG modern ideologies 2Jul2010
World Cup: Goals for life
“Allah wants us to enjoy the fruits of our hard work. He wants us to work hard and to enjoy a nice car and a nice home in a nice neighbourhood. But this should be the by-product of worship, not the main agenda…”
Real Heroes: Salahuddin Ayyubi (Saladin)
“Salahuddin’s skill in warfare and generosity in victory won him many admirers. His personal physician was a famous Jewish scholar, Rabbi Moses Maimonades. Honest historians say the golden age of Jewish civilization was enjoyed under Muslm rule….”