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History of Islam, Page 53

The Struggle for One God

Although it was permissible for the Muslims to lie to save themselves from the torture, you’ll see many examples of Muslims who would rather die than surrender their right to believe that only Allah deserved to be worshipped.

Eid Speech to South Africans in Britain

“We can start right here, by getting to know each other, sharing ideas, improving our knowledge of Islám, committing our resources of time, money and expertise to the needs of others. Let’s network ourselves, send emails and develope a culture of teamwork. Let’s join weekly study groups to teach or be taught. Lets keep the spirit of Ramadhan alive throughout the year…”

Historical Perspectives on 11 September

Over the past two hundred years the Islamic world system has been overwhelmed by forces from the West, forces driven by capitalism, powered by Industrial Revolution and civilised, after a fashion, by the Enlightenment…

Judaism: An Alternative to Zionism

Our position is that of the Talmud and Midrash which explicitly prohibit premature attempts to end exile. Indeed, we are told that it is metaphysically impossible for there to be a real cessation of hostilities so long as the Jewish people are in violation of the terms of their exile…

Lessons From the Intifáda

In recent days there were protest marches everywhere led by young people who were fed up with Israeli arrogance and brutality. They are fed up with American injustice and bias.

The Lessons of Badr

Before the Divine Command to leave Mecca and emigrate to Al-Madinah was received by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, Muslims had endured many years of persecution on the hands of the mushriks of Quraish…