Category Archives: history

Imam Ibn Taymiyyah al-Qadiriyyah as-Sufi?

Posted on 13. July, 2011 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong ‎“Thus the meaning of sufi alludes to the meaning of siddiq or one who has reached complete Truthfulness, because the best of human beings after prophets are the siddiqin…” – Ibn Taymiyya, At-Tawassuf, Majmu’a Fatawa Ibn … Continue reading →

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Look What Muslims Did

Posted on 7. February, 2011 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

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Salahuddin’s Speech

Posted on 14. November, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

“The stronger one is the one who can absorb the violence and anger from the other and change it to love and understanding. It is not easy; it is a lot of work. But this is the real jihad.” – … Continue reading →

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Imam Ali’s Famous Epistle To Malik Ashtar, Governor of Egypt

Posted on 3. November, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Edited by Paul S Armstrong Imam Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam and the first Imam of the Ahlul Bayt, is well known for his abiding contribution to spiritual thought. In the Arabic world he’s just as famous for being … Continue reading →

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Up To Four? And Independent Modern Women

Posted on 9. October, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

By Paul S Armstrong “If ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two, or three, or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to … Continue reading →

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Misunderstood spirituality

Posted on 15. July, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Islam is greatly misunderstood, even by so many who claim to practice it. In this way, how is Islam any different from so many other religions? Judaism is greatly misunderstood by at least some Jews and … Continue reading →

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The Sparrow in the Hall

Posted on 24. June, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

“When we compare the present life of man on earth to that time of which we have no knowledge, it seems to me like the swift flight of a single sparrow through the banqueting hall where you are sitting at … Continue reading →

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Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day

Posted on 23. June, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Armed Forces Day is Saturday 26 June 2010. The day is an annual opportunity for the nation to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and … Continue reading →

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The Youth

Posted on 1. April, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

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Prophet Muhammad’s Promise To Christians

Posted on 2. January, 2010 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

By Muqtedar Khan, January 1, 2010 There exists in the Sinai a document written by the Prophet of Islam that clearly lays out the responsibility Muslims have to protect the Christians that live in their midst. It is a potent … Continue reading →