Mary Ali (part 1 of 2) Polygamy has been practiced by mankind for thousands of years. Many of the old Israelites had been polygamous, some had hundreds of women. King Solomon is said to have had seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines. His father David had ninety-nine and Jacob, from whom the tribes … Weiterlesen
Michael Young (part 1 of 2) The Foundations of Islamic Belief It is forgivable if someone assumes that every group with the word Islam in their title is Muslim. But if a group calls itself the „nation of Islam“, then you have to be really careful. To be a Muslim means to hold … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Obeying God’s Laws Islam is a holistic way of life that encompasses physical, spiritual and emotional well-being, each one but overlapping parts of the structure of a human being. God created us for the purpose of serving Him (Quran 51:56) but He did not deliver us to a world of … Weiterlesen
Misunderstandings about animal rights: cruelty to impure animals. Islam is a religion that is devoted to the concept of grace. Muslims are asked to be gracious to one another, to all people, to animals and even to the environment. God is Most Gracious and all grace comes from Him. When the Prophet Muhammad described the … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): Is Allah God? IslamReligion.com Yes, Allah is God. He is Allah, the One and Only. He is the same God who is worshiped in the Jewish and Christian faith and is recognizable as such. All over the world and throughout history, people of all faiths have turned to God or … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) introduction Most people in the West see polygamy as fundamentally bad and their practice as immoral. In contrast to being aware that each age and society has its own norms, they judge themselves only by the standard of their own society and time. For a Muslim, the standard of morality has … Weiterlesen
Islam creates many human rights for the individual. Here are some of the rights that Islam protects. The life and property of all citizens of an Islamic state are considered sacred, regardless of whether the person is a Muslim or not. Islam also protects honor. So Islam is not allowed to abuse anyone or make … Weiterlesen
What Does Islam Say About Terrorism? Islam, a religion of mercy, does not allow terrorism. In the Qur’an, God says: “God does not forbid you to be kind to those who have not fought you for faith and have not driven you out of your homes, and to treat them fairly; truly God loves the … Weiterlesen
It is a common misconception by some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of followers around the world if it had not been spread by force. The following points will make it clear that it was the inherent power of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam. Islam … Weiterlesen
Islam is criticized for allowing polygamy, which the popular culture of the West considers polygamy to be rather backward and poor. For many Christians, it is a license for confusion and feminists consider it a violation of women’s rights and humiliation. An essential point to understand is that for Muslims, the standard of morality is … Weiterlesen