Category Archives: Islam and other religions

Do You Think Or Does The Media Think For You?

As our non-Muslim guests, you may want to gain a more basic understanding of the true essence of ISLAM both from a religious and political point of view. There may also be others who have shown interest in Islam and are looking for additional information or have a particular question. What we’d like to explain […]

Hijab wearing students barred from collecting award

Two of the four hijab wearing students from İhsan Sabancı Girls’ leave the school distraught  A top student at Adana Ihsan Sabancı Girls’ High School, Adana, Turkey, was banned from collecting her graduation award during a ceremony because she wears the hijab. Three other hijab wearing girls were also ordered by the head teacher to […]

God in Islam

Qur’an gives a definition of God in Chapter 112 Surah Ikhlaas: «”Say: He is Allah, The One and Only.  He begets not, nor is He begotten.  And there is none like unto Him.”» To Muslims, these verses are the touchstone of the study of God. The attributes of The Creator given in this chapter are […]

Azan in a Church

This calling of the Azan (call to prayer in Islam) in the Marble Collegiate Church located at 275, Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City, USA was made during a recent inter faith dialogue between Christians, Jews and Muslims living there.

Does Allah mean God?

American Muslim advocate, Yusuf Estes, brings insight to the much disussed topics of Islam in today’s world. This article about “moon-god of Islam” is a must read for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.Sheik Yusuf says – “Dr Morey’s Book “Moon God Called Allah” has been –EXPOSED!” Anyone who accuses Muslims of worshiping the moon (or anything in the creation) has not read the Quran, […]

Muslims Sue US Govt Over No-Fly List

PORTLAND (Oregon, USA), 23 Jumad Al-Thani/14 May (IINA)-Fifteen American Muslims, including four military veterans, are suing the federal government over being placed on a “no-fly” list for no apparent reason. “They have been deprived of their rights without redress,” Nusrat Choudhury, an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawyer, told the court, Reuters reported. Choudhury said […]

30 facts about Islam

1) “Islam” means “Peace through the submission to God”. 2) “Muslim” means “anyone or anything that submits itself to the will of God”. 3) Islam is not a cult. Its followers number over 1.5 billion worldwide. Along with Judaism and Christianity, it is considered to be one of the three Abrahamic traditions. 4) There are […]

The beauty of Islam – Non Muslim perspective

The Beauty of Islam by Vern Barnet Several readers asked why I called Islam “incredibly beautiful.” Based on decades of study, world travel and long friendships with Muslims, I answer with three hints. •Our indebtedness to Muslim culture is extraordinary. Try doing your finances using Roman instead of Arabic numerals, and you’ll get the idea. Have […]

Burn the holy book (Quran)?

They claim they want to burn Quran. Some Muslims are upset over the whole matter. In fact, some places the Muslms are so upset they have rioted in the streets. But what does Islam really say about people burning the Holy Quran?