(Published on 25 Feb 2016) Dr Craig Considine asks: Is Prophet Muhammad worthy of admiration among Christians? I believe he is. His central concern was to lead mankind on the “right path.” By right path, I mean justice, mercy, compassion,… Read More ›
Islam
Earliest known medieval Muslim graves are discovered in France
Barely a hundred years after the death of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam), the Muslims set out to spread Islam in all areas of the world. In what seems like a miracle (and is believed to be one… Read More ›
Islam didn’t create ISIS but who did? Dr Jonathan Brown gives the answer
A breath of reality from a great Muslim scholar who will be in London next week. Published on 24 Feb 2016.
3 Reasons why Knowledge is better than Wealth
Knowledge is better than Wealth. Somehow we know this to be true. But what are the reasons knowledge is better? I liked this quote below because it explained something obvious, with reasons that were not so obvious. source
Just published: ‘A guide to Islam and its position towards Al-Qaeda & ISIS’
Some Muslims were distributing this new book free of charge this afternoon at Speakers Corner. It looks very good! This book has its own dedicated website
UK Pastor: Islam Closer to Christ than Christianity
LONDON – A Christian pastor has confirmed that Islamic teachings are closer to the Christ than many churches in the west, following a comparative study into both faiths. “I know some emphases in Islamic teaching come closer to the teaching… Read More ›
How religious are so-called ‘Islamic terrorists’?
Mehdi Hasan challenges the common view that ISIL or al-Qaeda attackers are devout Muslims. “Islam has a problem”, that’s the often repeated phrase following attacks carried out by those who claim to be doing so in the name of religion…. Read More ›
Building Bridges
Originally posted on Calling Christians:
Quite an interesting comment was posted on the article regarding Sam and Jonathan’s crass behaviour. It seems as if some good came out of rebuking them for their actions: and God knows best.
Missionary Mishap: Jonathan McLatchie & Sam Shamoun Target Dr. Shabir Ally
Originally posted on Calling Christians:
I write this with extreme disappointment and sadness. A few months ago, Jonathan broke unto the Muslim-Christian interfaith debate scene. In his debate with Dr. Shabir he was respectful and it looked as if Christian apologetics…
Dr. Jonathan AC Brown – “Cartoons and Lampoons: Defining the Boundaries of Political Satire and Prophetic Respect”
Published by Center for Global Islamic Studies at the University of Florida. The talk titled “Cartoons and Lampoons: Defining the Boundaries of Political Satire and Prophetic Respect” was given on January 14th, 2016 at UF.
Issues Atheists Are Unable to Answer – Hamza Yusuf
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf says in this short clip not to take anything the atheists say seriously.
A new Jonathan Brown video
Jonathan A.C. Brown (born 1977) is an American scholar of Islamic studies. Since 2012, he has been associate professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. In 2014, he was appointed Chair of Islamic Civilization. He is… Read More ›
Europe: Yesterday and Today
Apologies for the imagery. Final pic is of a current magazine cover in Poland, which reads “Islamic rape of Europe”. Source
What do Muslims share with Jesus? We all pray to the One true God
John 20:17: Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God… Read More ›
Idris Tawfiq – In Loving Memory
Idris Tawfiq was a teacher and friend to many around the world. A former Catholic priest who became Muslim, he touched hearts of thousands of all faiths. https://www.facebook.com/IdrisTawfiqLovingMemory/?__mref=message_bubble
The truth about Muslims and sex slavery – according to the Quran, rather than Isis or Islamophobes
‘There are references to sex slavery in the Quran – but when you read them in context, the meaning is very different to what right-wing fundamentalists – and Islamists – would have you believe.’ Todays Independent newspaper has a very… Read More ›
Evangelical use of Prof. Larry Hurtado to prove Jesus is God backfires badly
Asad posted a comment on my Concluding Comments from Bart Ehrman and Michael Bird post. It is so insightful and significant I thought it worthwhile to make a separate post of it here. Asad wrote: Notice what Hurtado said: “The historical Jesus… Read More ›
A simple, yet powerful word
Kindness – such a simple, yet powerful word. The Prophet Muhammad taught people to be kind to all of God’s creations, including their parents, relatives, neighbours, animals and the environment. source
Cologne sex assaults: Muslim rape myths fit a neo-Nazi agenda
Independent newspaper today Dark myths about sexual assaults in Cologne came into sharp focus last week when a female television journalist was attacked live on air. Esmeralda Labye, a reporter from Belgium, was covering the German city’s annual carnival when… Read More ›
From Facebook to God’s Book
by Maryam Amirebrahimi, February 20, 2013, 11 min read Many of us have an addictive relationship with Facebook. We check our accounts compulsively, multiple times a day. It is sometimes the last thing many of us do before we sleep… Read More ›
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