This charge continues to be leveled against the Muslim world. I would like to counter it by asking the following questions: Given the existing circumstances of 1,400 years ago, how would any one living in Makka or Madina go about exploiting his own clan and tribe? If the supposedly exploited lands and people were those … Continue reading Are Muslims Guilty of Imperialism? →

Jihad is an Arabic word meaning to strive, to make an effort, to face hardships of all kinds. After Islam, it came to mean striving in the way of God. The Qur’an almost equates jihad, an important Islamic duty, with Islam. The most distinguished servants of God, whether Prophets or saints, have attained their distinction … Continue reading What is Jihad? →

What does the Qur’an say about Jihad and how did the Prophet implement it? Q:In light of recent events, the media is constantly talking about jihad. However, sometimes they do not define this term. Can you please tell us what the Qur’an says about jihad, and how the Prophet and the Companions implemented it in … Continue reading What does the Qur’an say about Jihad? →

In classical Islamic terminology, pluralism means to perceive details in different ways while remaining true to the origin and truth, to understand God’s Will in matters related to us in a way that is worthy of Him, and to have different thoughts and ideas. There are many ways to God, for how one reaches Him … Continue reading Why are there differences in interpretation of Islam? →

A Muslim perspective on the ethical dimension of life in relation to its beginnings and end Introduction This article discusses certain topics relating to the sacred nature of life as viewed from a Muslim perspective. Among these, abortion and euthanasia, which have been made subjects of lively and intense debate by both religious and secular … Continue reading Ethical dimension of life →