877-Why-Islam presents Sh. Abdullah Hakim Quick, a renowned historian and scholar, who gives the history behind Christmas. Bio of Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick: Historian, Social Activist, and Religious Leader Impacting Global Communities Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick is [...]
By: Imam Shabir Ally Original Disciples Called Jesus "Servant of God," Not "Son of God" It will be quickly obvious that they often referred to him as a servant of God, but never Son of God. Peter, for example, said: “The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of [...]
By: Imam Shabir Ally The Quran on Jesus: A Man, Not a Son of God "O People of the Scripture! Do not exaggerate in your religion, and do not say anything concerning Allah except the truth. The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and His [...]
By: Yahiya Emerick The Islamic Perspective on Jesus 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful There are varied beliefs about Jesus among people of different faiths. Many believe he is God or the son of God. Some maintain that he was simply [...]
By: Sabeen Khan The Story of Mary, the Virgin in the Quran and Islam The Virgin Mary. Mary, the Pure. Mariam, upon whom be peace. This blessed woman’s life is evident through many stories and teachings. She has a prominent, significant, and revered role in the Quran and Islam. The [...]
Timbuktu: Fact or Fiction? Timbuktu has long captured popular imagination as a legendary city. The fact that it actually exists still surprises some people who have merely pictured it as a mysterious or mythical place. In reality, Timbuktu became renowned for its riches and scholarship after it was permanently [...]
By: Sean William White How the Medina Charter Promoted Peace and Pluralism The Medina Charter serves as an example of finding resolution in a dispute where peace and pluralism were achieved not through military successes or ulterior motives but rather through respect, acceptance, and denunciation of war —aspects that [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Shariah: The Holistic Approach to Muslim Life The newest buzzword these days is ‘Shariah.’ As several states scramble to pass legislation to outlaw Shariah, a hyped fear and persistent confusion surrounds this loaded term. Most people who speak passionately against Shariah do not, in reality, understand it [...]
By: Shabir Ally July 28, 2009 The Quandary of Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Contemporaries Imagine that someone at the office says that God speaks to him. At first we may think that he is not really serious. If he persists, we may wonder if he is truly sane. [...]
The Success Story of Muslim Communities in Australia The general picture of Muslims in Australia is of a predominantly urban, intricate mosaic of communities and relationships at various stages of development. … Overall, it is a success story, a remarkable achievement. In less than forty years, Muslim communities have [...]
