Is Islam a peace-loving religion, or does it tend towards violence? Both! Islam has a whole spectrum of positions. Some Muslims are liberally-minded … [Read more...]
About Islam and The Prophet Muhammad
The word 'Islam' simply means submission to god, and a Muslim is one who follows the laws of Islam. The revelation of Islam was given to Muhammad, who … [Read more...]
The Beginning of Islam
Q: WHEN DID IT ALL START?A: With the Hijra or Hegire - the migration of the Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Medina in 622.This date marks the … [Read more...]
The Hajj Pilgrimage – Journey of a Lifetime
The Hajj and Eid al-AdhaOne fifth of humankind shares a single aspiration to complete, at least once, the spiritual journey called the Hajj. In … [Read more...]
Muhammad’s Successors – The Four Caliphs
| AFTER MUHAMMAD :: The era of the four Medina-based Caliphs or "Rightly Guided Caliphs". Three of the four were assassinated. The first Caliph, Abu … [Read more...]
Dynasties and Empires of the Muslim World
The next fourteen hundred years (see previous article) are a remarkable story of dynasties and empires struggling for power across the globe. We begin … [Read more...]
Sufism now and then
(Written from an Indian perspective.)Initiated Into SufismAnwar was filled with excitement, anticipation, and a bit of fear. After completing … [Read more...]
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