Category Archives: MISCONCEPTIONS

The God Who Unites Us

In the following video, David Carroll discusses the “God Who Unites Us” as well as the commonalities between Islam and Christianity, at the ICNA – MAS 2012 convention.

Why a Scientist Believes in God

This article of Mr A. Cressy Morrison, former President of the New York Academy of Sciences, first appeared in the “Reader’s Digest” (January 1948); then on recommendation of Professor C. A. Coulson, F. R.S., Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, was republished in the “Reader’s Digest” November 1960 – It shows how science compels the scientists to […]

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 […]

Do You Believe That Evolution Is True?

Do You Believe That Evolution Is True? If so, then provide an answer to the following questions. “Evolution” in this context is the idea that natural, undirected processes are sufficient to account for the existence of all natural things. 1. Something from nothing?  Where did the energy for the “Big Bang” come from? And what […]

If God is loving, kind, and merciful, why would He punish anyone in Hell?

Due to a slight misunderstanding, many people see this as an unresolvable contradiction. This question has troubled them to the point of driving them away from religion altogether. The misunderstanding begins with the assumption that God loves everyone, even sinners. Then it becomes difficult to explain why God would punish sinners. Some people attempt to […]

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 […]

Healthy Eating: An Islamic Perspective

Why it’s essential for our physical and spiritual well-being To live in Islam is not merely preparing for the Hereafter, but also to live a complete way of life right here in this world. Hence, the question of healthy living, which has become a much-discussed issue nowadays, is not new to Muslims. From an Islamic […]

Why Is Islam Misunderstood

Top 10 misconceptions of Islam. Misconception #1: Muslims are violent, terrorists and/or extremists. This is the biggest misconception in Islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives Islam.  When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of Judaism, a Catholic IRA guerrilla sets off a bomb in an urban area, or Serbian Orthodox militiamen […]