“It isn’t atheism per se that the apostate Muslim is embracing,” writes sociologist Mirza Safwat. “It isn’t an intellectual matter but a civilizational one; it needs to be understood not philosophically but sociologically…”
Read More »When moments like the Hagia Sophia come
When world news overflows with negativity around Islam and Muslims, it is even more important to pause and embrace the moments of celebration.
Read More »The REAL Christmas Story: How a Prophet was turned into a god
Muslims typically argue on the basis that the date of December 25th, and symbolic practices such as adorning trees with gold and silver, have direct parallels with paganism, and therefore such celebrations should be avoided.
Read More »“Did you convert just to please the in-laws?”
There is a question Muslim reverts are always asked that make our toes curl...
Read More »Jerusalem – the Eternal & Undivided Capital
Babylonians, ancient Greeks, ancient Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Zionists... History bears testimony to the fact that hostile occupying forces have come and gone in Jerusalem, but never lasted.
Read More »The ‘Temple Mount’ Deceit
Powerful and sustained propaganda has replaced ‘al-Haram al-Sharif’ or ‘al-Aqsa’ in public discourse with the phrase ‘Temple Mount’. But what is it, and does it really exist?
Read More »St George: more like a “radical Islamist” than an English nationalist!
In a delightful irony, if he were alive today the far right groups in the UK venerating him as a saint would reject him, call him a foreigner, and tell him to go back to his own country...
Read More »Who are the Majoos?
In the run up to Christmas and the New Year, the Nativity was re-enacted by school children across the country. The entrance of the Magi is always one of the highlights. ‘For a moment, the sober Christian story seems to shimmer ...
Read More »Son of Mary – Servant of God
Justice for Jesus | Part III Click here for Part I | Click here for part II The custom of attributing children or partners to Allāh (God) is not new nor are most of the beliefs and claims of disbelievers. It ...
Read More »Explaining Isa (‘alayhi al-Salam)
Justice for Jesus | Part II Click here for Part I | Click here for Part III It is undisputed that Īsā (Jesus) has a very special status granted by Allāh (God). Not only is he a Prophet and Messenger but ...
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