Rabbi Nachum Shifren, in a dialogue at Speaker’s Corner in London on 24th October 2010, approves of capital punishments for homosexuality and apostasy in Judaism – while giving support for the EDL which opposes the very same punishments found in the Islamic Sharia Law!
Hadhifah related that the Messenger of God (pbuh) said, “Do not be people without minds of your own, saying that if others treat you well you will treat them well, and that if they do you wrong you will do them wrong. But rather accustom yourselves to reciprocate goodness and to avoid wronging those who do wrong to [...]
The phrase insha’Allah means “God willing” or “if God wills it” in Arabic. Muslims say “insha’Allah” whenever they make a statement about a plan to do something, in a way of requesting God to bless the activity. The phrase also acknowledges submission to God, with the speaker putting him or herself into God’s hands, and accepting the [...]
Alhamdulillah or (الحمد لله) is an Arabic phrase meaning “Praise to God”, similar to the Hebrew phrase Halelu Yah (Hallelujah). In everyday speech it simply means “Thank God!” It is used by Arabic-speakers of all religions, but more frequently by Muslims due to the centrality of this specific phrase within the texts of the Qur’an and the words of the prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace).
“I was raised a Christian and my strongest belief was expressed by a quote from the Bible, where Jesus (peace be upon him) said, “O God, not my will be done, but Your will be done.” So I was already a Muslim, but I didn’t know it.” Ibrahim Gamard, California-based sheikh of the Sufi Mevlevi [...]
Composer Aled Start believes that Muslims need their own artistic language which is convincing and serious; a language that takes both the religion and the culture, as well as the intellectual craft seriously. He also states that art can connect us to something bigger than ourselves, if used in the right context.
I would like to share with you some teaching about God’s mercy and forgiveness that is to be found in authentic Hadith. The way they speak of God may surprise you if you think that Muslims believe in a remote and distant deity. The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, Indeed, God is more happy with [...]
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