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History of Islam, Page 48

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?…”

Allah Pardons Almost Anything

“Never belittle the smallest good deed you’ve done. Never let your sins leave you so overwhelmed by guilt and remorse that you give up doing good. Never despair of Allah’s overwhelming capacity to forgive and show mercy…”

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….”

The Enduring Patience of Job [Nabi Ayyub]

“Don’t pick and choose the bits you like about the Quran, ignoring the bits you don’t like. Allah knows best what’s good for us, and we must trust Him to guide us towards His pleasure…”

Lessons From Moses and Pharaoh

“Pharaoh personified arrogance, the arrogance that blinds people from discerning truth from falsehood. Such people are their own worst enemies…”

Lessons from the Hijra

Prophet Muhammad (sws) was not only an inspiring leader; he also knew how to organise his material and human resources to the best advantage…