Category Archives: Muslim

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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Jihad: Divine Paradox

A missive from the Verandah Vanguard in support of the Redo Pakistan and Other Asias project, wherein the Matronita Minor (as channelled by Sally Deen) presents a Tailorite understanding of jihad. Other Asias: http://otherasias.webnode.com The Tailor: http://thegoodgarment.wordpress.com

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The Mystic’s War Against Terror

By Naila Amat-un-Nur I am delighted to be here this evening, to share with you all some moments of insight and reflection that would hopefully bring us a little closer to the beating of the One, Universal Heart of Love, … Continue reading

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Does Islam permit the beating of Women?

“Men are the support of women as God gives some more means than others, and because they spend of their wealth (to provide for them). So women who are virtuous are obedient to God* and guard the hidden as God … Continue reading

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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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Happy Eid!

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Arab Catholic Priest Writes To “Burn-a-Koran Day” Pastor

Original Arabic message. http://www.thenewalphabet.com/details5692.html Translated from Arabic by Hussam Ayloush A message from Father Elias Zahlawi (a Syrian Catholic priest) to Pastor Terry Jones (who is calling for the burning of the Quran). Respected Pastor Terry Jones, I have read your … Continue reading

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Vatican Wishes Muslims a Blessed Eid!

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