The Nation of Islam: Addressing Racial Inequity with Unique Beliefs The beliefs and tenets of the ‘Nation of Islam’ are contrary to some of the fundamental tenets of Islam. In is therefore incorrect to consider the Nation of Islam a Muslim organization. The Nation of Islam was formed to [...]
Quranic Verses: Read and Listen Here
Embracing New Perspectives: A Writer's Journey for Change After twenty-five years as a writer in America, I wanted something to soften my cynicism. I was searching for new terms by which to see. The way one is raised establishes certain needs in this department. From a pluralist background, I naturally [...]
Dispelling Misconceptions: Asim Khan Welcomes Curiosity about Islam Like many Muslims, Asim Khan is tired of the prejudice against his religion. The president of the Islamic Circle of North America New Jersey chapter welcomes curiosity. But he wishes those with questions about Islam would ask him or other Muslims before [...]
Quran 30:60 - Persevere with Faith in Allah's True Promise "So patiently persevere: for verily the promise of Allah is true: nor let those shake thy firmness, who have (themselves) no certainty of faith." Quran 30:60
Allah's Abundant Rewards: Quran 24:38 "That Allah may reward them according to the best of their deeds, and add even more for them out of His Grace: for Allah doth provide for those whom He will, without measure." Quran 24:38
The Power of Listening to the Qur'an: Receiving Mercy "When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy." Quran 7:204
Allah: The Majestic Creator of Heaven and Earth - Quran 42:11-12 “(Allah is) the Creator of the heavens and the earth: He has made for you pairs from among yourselves and pairs among cattle: by this means does He multiply you: there is nothing whatever like unto Him and He [...]
Mongols Attack Baghdad By the thirteenth century, the caliphate had weakened due to internal rivalries and a decadent lifestyle. In the wake of such fragmentation, the Mongols attacked in 1258 and devastated the city and its inhabitants. The civilized people of Baghdad were horrified at the savage ways of the [...]
Islam: More Than Just a Religion Islam was the major catalyst which enabled Baghdad to reach its glorified stature. In addition to encouraging the gathering of knowledge and the use of reasoning, Islam was more than just a religion. Being a “way of life”, it was not confined to the [...]
