Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 3)
In this final of a three-part series, we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 4️⃣3️⃣ Many Muslims believe […]
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Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 2)
In this second of a three-part series, we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 2️⃣2️⃣Many Muslims like to […]
Common Misconceptions about Islam (part 1)
In this three-part series we examine the common misconceptions about Islam amongst non-Muslims and more importantly, Muslims themselves. 1️⃣ Many Muslims consider Muhammad to be […]
The Concept of Qurban as per Qur’an
We are fast approaching the time when millions of animals would be ritually slaughtered by Muslims. Is this sanctioned by the Quran?
Hajj: Is the Animal Sacrifice Necessary?
This religious rite stems from the erroneous belief that Abraham was commanded by God to sacrifice his son, but at the last moment God sent a sheep to be killed in his place. This, it is said, was only a test, and as a mark of remembrance of this event everyone should sacrifice a sheep at God’s altar in order to appease Him.
A Possible Origin of the Islamic Ritual Prayers?
The salat prayers is one of the distinct symbols of the Muslim world. Whenever any picture is shown of Muslims ‘worship’, we would probably see […]
The Unique Position of Quran in Islam (Introduction and Part 1)
Introduction The purpose of this work is to show what The Quran says about its sole position in the religion of Islam. An overwhelming majority […]
Quran’s Foundational Concepts: Ibaadah (Worship) Pt 2
‘Worship’ in English has a wide variety of connotations including servitude, devotion and attachment. I believe these meanings are contained in the Quranic concept rather than rituals.
The Islamic Ponzi Scheme
The Qur’an contains profound scripture and offers readers who seek spiritual guidance, even without committing to the religion of Islam, tremendous insights. However, believers who are fixated on Islamic traditions often end up enslaved by the Islamic Ponzi scheme.
Quran’s Foundational Concepts: ‘Ibaadah (Worship) Pt 1
About this Series This series is a study of concepts which feature prominently in The Quran. The words representing these concepts appear tens, if not […]