Author Archives: Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Jihad an-nafs, the Spiritual Struggle

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy. “Those believers who stay at home, apart from those with an incapacity, are not equal to those who commit themselves and their possessions to striving in God’s … Continue reading

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From the Depths of Darkness into Light

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy “This is a Scripture which We have sent down to you [Prophet] so that, with their Lord’s permission, you may bring people from the depths of darkness … Continue reading

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Dualism, Dualism, Dualism!

By Jake Murray “Let’s take a look at this phenomenon for a moment, shall we? Dualism. Or more specifically, Dualism Dualism Dualism. In the debate between Believers and Dawkinsians (not all Atheists are Dawkinsians, remember!), a key element is the … Continue reading

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Science vs Religion or Science & Religion

By Jake Murray “In the end, we could get rid of every religion in the world and we would still find reasons to hurt, kill, be intolerant and oppress one another. Get rid of religion and people would reorganise along … Continue reading

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Hamas and Israel

Salaam, Shalom, Peace! My sympathies are with ordinary Palestinians and Israelis who are caught up in the present mess. In the past I have disagreed with many actions taken by the Israeli government regarding the Palestinian people. However, I have … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Happy Hanukkah

We wish all our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith a happy and blessed Hanukkah! As you light the blessed Menorah, in prayer reverence and meditation, we contemplate the Light we share…

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Sami Yusuf – Meditation – Salavat

Assalatu wa as-salamu ‘alayk ‘alayka ya Rasul Allah, Assalatu wa as-salamu ‘alayk ‘alayka ya Habib Allah; Assalatu wa as-salamu ‘alayk, ‘Alayka ya sayyidi, (3) ‘Alayka ya sayyidal awwalina wal akhirin. Peace and salutations upon you O Messenger of Allah, Peace … Continue reading

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Islamic Meditation

Wisdom of an imam in pictures and sound, by Errol Pawiroredjo

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Rumi

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