Brother Inshaal looks at why we assume Muslim majority countries are Islamic, when if you look at the evidence you would be shocked to discover which countries, in the world, are actually most Islamic. Audio: Video: https://youtu.be/pC22GeW-vfk
Tag: islamic
Stop calling them Islamic
This is a terrorist group and not a state," Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told reporters last week, according to France 24. "I do not recommend using the term Islamic State because it blurs the lines between Islam, Muslims and Islamists. The Arabs call it ‘Daesh’ and I will be calling them the ‘Daesh cutthroats. That … Continue reading Stop calling them Islamic
The Halal meat fallacy
The whole point of halal meat not being stunned before it is slaughtered is that the animal is supposed to be healthy and well before it is killed. The point about slitting its throat with a sharp blade is that we take personal responsibility for what we are doing. I take it that the point … Continue reading The Halal meat fallacy
Evolution is not Islamic
http://youtu.be/KrcNL3dWfAo Chapter 2 verse 30 of The Holy Quran is used by Muslims to argue that the 'Theory of Evolution' is "un-Islamic". So in this video we look at two authentic commentaries of the Holy Quran on the verses related to creation to see what they say about creation. They refer to even older classical … Continue reading Evolution is not Islamic
Advanced economies ‘can learn from the Islamic system’
Funding agreements have to be backed by real assets in the form of property or profit flows. The esoteric financial instruments called “collateralised debt obligations” – the main cause of the 2008 global financial crisis – are not allowed in Islamic finance. This is another important principle in Islamic finance: the avoidance of excessive risk. … Continue reading Advanced economies ‘can learn from the Islamic system’
Islamic Jihad: Is Islam the first target?
Radical Islam, which today is growing in numbers all over the world, could ruin traditional Islam. The “Jihad for the purity of faith” proclaimed by the fanatics is trying to destroy not only the non-Muslim population of the planet, but even Muslims themselves. Radicalism has nothing in common with the Prophet Muhammad's religion and is … Continue reading Islamic Jihad: Is Islam the first target?
Islamic Law & Christian Persecution
The persecution of Christians is “the greatest story never told in the Western media” and “the vast majority of serious anti-Christian violence is carried out in the name of Islam,” according to Ed West in an article for The Spectator. Earlier this month, MPs raised concerns about the plight of Christians in the Middle East … Continue reading Islamic Law & Christian Persecution
European Leaders Feared Islam State
The West is always telling Muslims that they are too sensitive and prone to believing conspiracy theories. When Muslims said that the West did not want to help Bosnian Muslims because they didn't want a Muslim state in the heart of Europe, we were told not to be stupid. European leaders extolled that they are … Continue reading European Leaders Feared Islam State
Mujaddids and Armed Jihad – A Translation
Qutb-ud-Din ahmad ibn Abdul Rahim, better known as Shah Waliullah, was an Islamic scholar, reformer and founder of modern Islamic thought who attempted to reassess Islamic theology in the light of modern changes. He was the Mujaddid of the 12th Century AH. The most important of Shah Waliullah's works is 'Hujjat Allah al Baligha', in … Continue reading Mujaddids and Armed Jihad – A Translation
Top Islamic Diplomat visits Lahori Ahmadiyya Mosque
Ihsanoglu said, “We work within the legal framework of the countries concerned.” ”The OIC does not discriminate against women,” he added. “We have many programs to support woman." The OIC will also not interfere with the religious life of Muslims in Suriname, he told Ewout Lame of Dew Ware Tijd News. In the linked article … Continue reading Top Islamic Diplomat visits Lahori Ahmadiyya Mosque
What is Hell Part One
Is there a hell? This question was asked on the BBC show 'The Big Questions' on Sunday 24th Feb 2013. In this first part of two videos we will try and present the Islamic concept of hell to answer the question posed on the BBC show.