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Imam Ibn Taymiyyah al-Qadiriyyah as-Sufi?

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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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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Misunderstood spirituality

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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Young People’s PVE – Discussion, Debate, Q & A

 TAKE PART HAVE YOUR SAY AT THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM (PVE) DISCUSSION, DEBATE, QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION To be held on 10th March 2010, from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Dunstall Community Centre, Dunstall Avenue, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, … Continue reading

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Niqab?

By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong I’m not much in favour of telling people what to wear and what not to, which is in effect what a ban would do… However, isn’t that the whole issue surrounding niqab? Muslim women have been … Continue reading

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The Swastika and the Crescent

In the wake of Sept. 11, new light is thrown on the international ties increasingly linking Muslim and neo-Nazi extremists By Martin A. Lee (Spring 2002) As Germany’s defeat loomed during the final months of World War II, Adolf Hitler … Continue reading

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Attacks On Aqeeda of Ahle-Sunnah

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Tackling Extremism – Doha Debates

The issue of how to combat extremism and improve relations between the West and Muslim world was the topic of the second Doha Debates Special on February 28th, 2006. The event was part of the Doha meeting of the United … Continue reading

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In memory of Ms Benazir Bhutto

We are very sad, and sorry to learn of the tragic murder of Ms Benazir Bhutto. This cold blooded act is a tragedy not only for Pakistan, but for all humanity. Those who resort to this type of atrocity are … Continue reading

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