At last! Could this be the beginning of some sort of level playing field? The injustice of the cartoon affair is that – like the US B52 bombers flattening mud houses and seeding the surrounding market places and fields with bomblets carrying the logo ‘peace and freedom’ – these I.T. mercenaries are installed in fortified […]
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Sixty years ago on this day, December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And while some suggest it was the first declaration of human rights announced in the world, some historical evidence suggests otherwise. If we travel back in time 1,376 years ago, […]
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Creating balance and harmony Most western countries focus on “rights” of citizens, but “rights are only one side of the equation – the other being “responsibility”. When leaders understand, believe and execute ethical policies that outline citizen responsibilities and rights, justice will follow – whether in relation to religious beliefs, racial matters, access to education, […]
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In a previous article, we clarified five of the top ten misconceptions about Islam related to various issues such as violence and intolerance. As promised this article will be dedicated to a discussion of another five misconceptions that are not less controversial in the world we live in today. These misconceptions may be attributed to […]
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This article and the next will be dedicated to a discussion of the top ten misconceptions about Islam, which are shared by many people around the world. These misconceptions may be attributed to a variety of causes, including inappropriate media hype, lack of reliable information sources, and lack of desire to pursue and understand the […]
In two previous articles we discussed how Islam is more than the acts of worship towards God, which Muslims undertake to profess their faith. Islam includes many fundamental values that help humans live a balanced and happy life, in harmony with the world around them. We discussed the Islamic values of honoring one’s parents, honoring […]
In the last article we discussed how Islam is more than the acts of worship towards God, which Muslims undertake to profess their faith. Islam includes many fundamental values that help humans live a balanced and happy life, in harmony with the world around them. We discussed the Islamic values of honoring one’s parents, honoring […]
Many people think Islam is merely about professing one’s faith in Allah and acknowledging Mohammed as his prophet (Shahada), praying five times daily (Salah), being charitable (Zakat),fasting during Ramadan (Sawm) and participating in Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). While these are the five pillars upon which Islam is founded, there is much more to the religion. […]
One of the most valued attributes of Islam is its ability to stimulate thought and unleash potential. It enables individuals to develop a broad understanding of the world that encompasses cognitive, emotional, religious, social and humane aspects. When Islam arrived in Persia in the mid 600s, it prevented Persia’s decline and motivated great scholars, such […]
A few weeks ago, a European friend asked me to counsel her best friend who was experiencing severe psychological stress and was suicidal. When I met with the young lady, I learned she was of Moroccan descent although born, raised and educated in Europe. She had few recollections of Morocco and considered herself Dutch. The […]