Slavery is illegal in all Muslim countries. The article
outlines the humane rules of Shariah for dealing with slaves when it
existed. References are made to the primary sources of Islam: the Quran and the
instructions of Prophet Muhammad. Also, some interesting historical
observations are made.
The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.
This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part
1: God is more than just The-Merciful and All-Powerful.
By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
Published on 22 Jul 2019
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The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.
This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.
Part 2: God has the picture; we just have a pixel.
By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
Published on 29 Jul 2019
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The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.
This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.
Part 3: Some lessons from the story of Moses and Khidr.
By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
Published on 05 Aug 2019
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The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.
This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part
4: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil.
By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
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The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.
This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part
5: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil—continued.
A look at the various principles of Islam which
show that Islam is truly a mercy to the world, and the indiscriminate violence
and terrorism is not condoned by the religion.
By islam-guide.com
Published on 08 Mar 2006
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Refutation of a common myth that states Islam was spread by the sword and that people were forced to become Muslims.
Kindness between spouses as a reflection of faith.
By Imam Mufti
Published on 16 Jan 2006
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The veil and its meaning in Islam and the
Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance
towards women. Part 1: The concept of veiling in Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam.
By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 23 Mar 2006
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The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women. Part 2: Women in relation to sex, education, and the original sin in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 23 Mar 2006
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The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women. Part 3: Status of women in some Muslim countries, why ‘free’ Western women are turning to Islam, and a brief look at some of the rights Islam granted to women.
By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 23 Mar 2006
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A glimpse of the concept of polygamy in Islam.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 25 Apr 2006
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Some of the reasons why polygamy has been allowed in
Islam, from population statistics to the physical nature of humans.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 25 Apr 2006
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An exposition on the hypocritical and ethnocentric Western attitude on polygamy.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 25 Apr 2006
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The history of polygamy and its legal status in the religions of Judaism and Christianity.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 25 Apr 2006
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Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society. Part 1: Polygamy in history and modern Western society.
By Mary Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 08 May 2006
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Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society. Part 2: Polygamy in Islam.
By Mary Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 08 May 2006
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The various civil, social, political and economic rights which have been given to women in Islam.
By Mary Ali and Anjum Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 22 May 2006
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The complimentary roles of husbands and wives in Islam.
By Mary Ali and Anjum Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 23 Oct 2006
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The evolution of western attitude towards women: Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian tradition.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 06 Nov 2006
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The various types of female genital cutting (FGC), its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 13 Nov 2006
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A discussion of the notion that female “sunnah” circumcision, or Type I FGC, has an Islamic basis.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 20 Nov 2006
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To be treated equally, or justice, does not always mean that each is the same. This article sheds some light on the differences between men and women found by modern science, and how these results reflect the way justice is met to each of the two sexes in various realms of modern day life.
By Ansar Al-Adl
Published on 18 Dec 2006
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Spiritual equality of men and women as mentioned in the Quran, and a glance at the differences between the genders in other aspects of life.
By Ansar Al-Adl
Published on 25 Dec 2006
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Islam gives members of other faiths the right to
practice their faiths. A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No
compulsion in religion.’ Part 2.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 15 Jan 2007
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A Muslim woman explains why she has chosen to wear the Hijab,
not out of repression, but liberation.
By Sultana Yusufali
Published on 05 Mar 2007
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Henry Makow, the inventor of the board game Scruples, and the author of A Long Way to go for a Date, gives his views on the Burka (Hijab) vs. the Bikini.
By Henry Makow, Ph.D. (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 19 Mar 2007
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An article published in The Times about the rise of Islam in the UK, and why most of those who convert are women.
By The Times
Published on 11 Jun 2007
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Taken from a lecture that was given at McGill University in Canada on how Islam elevated the status of women. Part One: An explanation of the fundamental difference in world views between the West and Islam in regards to women, and a glimpse of Greek and Early Christian views on women.
By Ali Al-Timimi
Published on 31 Dec 2007
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A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women. Part Two: The stance taken by the West today as reaction to previous view, and the Islamic world view concerning women.
By Ali Al-Timimi
Published on 07 Jan 2008
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A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women. Part Three: The difference between Islamic and Western World Views, and a glimpse of some of the rights granted to women 1400 years ago by Islam.
By Ali Al-Timimi
Published on 14 Jan 2008
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A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women. Part Four: Although, men and women, both in their humanity and spirituality, Islam teaches that they are different in their roles in life.
By Ali Al-Timimi
Published on 21 Jan 2008
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A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women. Part Four: How Islam saved the status of women.
By Ali Al-Timimi
Published on 28 Jan 2008
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An alternative look at becoming a Supermom.
By Aisha Stacey
Published on 19 May 2008
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How Islam truly liberates women.
By Aisha Stacey
Published on 19 May 2008
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The status of woman and gender equity in Islam.
By Mostafa Malaekah
Published on 19 Jan 2009
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The social, legal and political aspect of women in Islam.
By Mostafa Malaekah
Published on 19 Jan 2009
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Even in the face of adversity Muslim women choose to obey God.
The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, even
those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life. Part
2: More examples.
The tenets of the religion which ensure the general
rights of non-Muslims in Islam.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 03 Jul 2006
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The types of non-Muslim societies in an Islamic nation,
and an introduction to general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 03 Jul 2006
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The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human
dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 10 Jul 2006
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The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human
dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 10 Jul 2006
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Islam gives members of other faiths the right to
practice their faiths. A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No
compulsion in religion.’
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 17 Jul 2006
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Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths. A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’ Part 2.
By IslamReligion.com (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 17 Jul 2006
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The right of non-Muslims to follow their own laws and
are not under compulsion to follow Islamic Law.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 25 Jul 2006
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Examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims and
justice as a right.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 25 Jul 2006
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Further examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims
and justice as a right.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 31 Jul 2006
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Protection of life, property, and honor of non-Muslims under
Islamic Law.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 07 Aug 2006
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Receiving good treatment is the right of a non-Muslim
under Islam, not just a matter of courtesy.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 14 Aug 2006
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Poor and needy non-Muslims have the right to social
security under Islamic Law. Examples from history where non-Muslims were
provided from the public treasury.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 21 Aug 2006
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The right of non-Muslims to be protected against outside
aggression in return for paying jizya.
By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
Published on 09 Oct 2006
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In no way does Islam preach forced conversions, rather, this is something forbidden by clear texts.
By Sami al-Majid (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 03 Dec 2007
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An example of how a great leader dealt with those who showed him enmity.
By Abdul-Rahman A. al-Iyadah
Published on 24 Dec 2007
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Not all Muslims understand and follow their religion.
This two-part article series discusses the rights of
non-Muslims living in Islamic countries. Part 1 discusses the mercy Islam shows
to all creation and about the sanctity of non-Muslims’ lives and property.
By Sami al-Majid [edited by IslamReligion.com]
Published on 19 Jan 2015
Last modified on 20 Jan 2019
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This two-part article series discusses the rights of
non-Muslims living in Islamic countries. Part 2 defines who are the “people
under a covenant” and lists the rights of such non-Muslims.
By Sami al-Majid [edited by IslamReligion.com]
Published on 26 Jan 2015
Last modified on 17 May 2020
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How the changing face of the media has contributed to
the rise of Islamophobia.
Is Bahaism true Islam? Part 1: The Origin and History of the Bahai’s.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 10 Apr 2006
Last modified on 31 Jan 2024
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A brief look at the some of the beliefs of the Baha’i faith which contradict the basic Islamic beliefs, as well as some contradictions found in some of its essential teachings.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 30 Oct 2006
Last modified on 05 Nov 2006
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A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam,
with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed. Part One: Belief in God.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 29 Jan 2007
Last modified on 08 May 2014
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A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam,
with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed. Part Two: The Testimony
or Declaration of Faith, the previous Scriptures, the Quran, and the Prophets.
A religion based upon the succession of Imams.
By IslamReligion.com
Published on 05 Feb 2007
Last modified on 12 May 2014
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A court ruling overturning a fifteen year British ban on its leader, Louis Farrakhan, has propelled the so-called Nation of Islam into the headlines. Michael Young examines the Islamic credentials of these self-styled “Muslims”.
By Michael Young
Published on 19 Nov 2007
Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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Some statements of prominent people who left the Nation.
By Michael Young
Published on 26 Nov 2007
Last modified on 26 Nov 2007
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A brief look at how Sufism differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam. This first part defines Sufism, mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam in the concept of belief in God, belief in the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessing and mercy of God be upon him) and belief in Heaven and Hell.
Some principles of Sufism, the role of the “Sheikh”, The Covenant, “Dhikr” and Sufism’s stance on the interpretation of the Quran; all of which strongly contradict the teachings of Islam.
A brief look at how Ahmadiyyah differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam. This first part mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam and how it broke up into two groups.
Concluding part of the Ahmadiyyah article, includes a quick overview of the fallacies of Mirza Ghulam Ahmed, and the stance of mainstream Muslims towards Ahmadiyyah.
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