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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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Purify Your Hearts!

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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