Category Archives: Islam

Zakir Naik, challenged by 16 year old’s question!

By Paul S Armstrong Even a 16 year old student has more sense and knowledge of Islam than “Dr” (Mullah) Naik! I really don’t see his appeal… “You asked the question is Christmas wrong? 100% wrong according to me!” – … Continue reading

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Caliph Ali’s letter to Malik Ashtar (HD)

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BBC Panorama – British Schools, Islamic Rules: AOBM’s response

BBC Panorama programme, screened on the night of 22nd of November uncovered “disturbing evidence that some Muslim children are being exposed to extremist preachers and fundamentalist Islamic groups.” In addition it documented “part-time schools where hate is on the curriculum.” … Continue reading

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Eid Al Adha 1431 (2010)

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Salahuddin’s Speech

“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

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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Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Shaykh Ali Gomaa, ISNA 2010

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Up To Four? And Independent Modern Women

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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Images in Islam

By Paul S Armstrong The ban on images is not a universal one and views on this vary a great deal due to context and interpretation. Islam shuns idolatry of any kind whether external or even more importantly, internal (e.g. pride, … Continue reading

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‘Id Al-Fitr 2010 – Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury

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