Category Archives: peace

BBC NEWS: Can Sufi Islam counter the Taleban?

Posted on 6. March, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Some believe that Pakistan’s mystic, non-violent Islam can be used as a defence against extremism (Photos: Kamil Dayan Khan) By Barbara Plett BBC News, Lahore It’s one o’clock in the morning and the night is pounding with hypnotic rhythms, the … Continue reading →

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Purify Your Hearts!

Posted on 24. February, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

There are better ways of doing things, Than dividing up according to kin. Though boasting emirates and stans, Dire and empty are their plans! Chasing ephemeral in lieu of ethereal, Reaping the bounties of their hands. Present conditions of previous … Continue reading →

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For a child has been born to us…

Posted on 18. February, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

“For a child has been born to us, A son has been given us. And authority has settled upon his shoulders. He has been named ‘The Mighty God is planning grace; The Eternal Father, a peaceable ruler’ – In token … Continue reading →

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But They Perceive Not…

Posted on 12. February, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

“And of mankind are some who say: We believe in Allah and the Last Day, when they believe not. They think to beguile Allah and those who believe, and they beguile none save themselves; but they perceive not. In their … Continue reading →

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Bad Principles Always Produce Bad Acts

Posted on 7. February, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Fools laud and magnify the mosque, While they strive to oppress holy men of heart. But the former is mere form, the latter spirit and truth. The only true mosque is that in the hearts of saints. The mosque that … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2009

Posted on 27. January, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

“To The Onlookers” by William Hayen When our backs are turned, when someone stares at us, we feel them. You who watched the killing, and did nothing, still feel the eyes of those dead on your bodies. How many see … Continue reading →

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WIFC Prayers for Peace 2009

Posted on 26. January, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

WOLVERHAMPTON INTER FAITH COUNCIL PRAYERS FOR PEACE 2009 St Peters Collegiate Church, 25.01.2009 MUSLIM PRAYER: Read by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Prophet’s Prayer For The Envious People O Thou that givest aliment and power and stability, Set free the people from … Continue reading →

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The Flowers of Unity: One God, One Love.

Posted on 24. January, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani | Sunday, Mar 18, 2007 | Los Angeles, CA US We as communities and people who love peace must always come to such meetings in order to find ourselves because when you share with each other … Continue reading →

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Israel or Palestine?

Posted on 16. January, 2009 by Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

I was just asked by a friend to vote on on a CNN pole, whether I supported Israel or Palestine. I didn’t vote, because I support neither side in this ridiculous, ongoing inhumane conflict that has caused so many people … Continue reading →