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Deferred Dreams, Self-Destruction, and Suicide Bombings

By Shaykh Hamza Yusuf There was a story in the New York Times a few days ago about how the “revolution” in Tunisia was sparked in December by the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old, befuddled roadside green grocer. Like … Continue reading

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4thought.tv : Can Jews and Muslims ever find peace?

Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Co-Director of the Association of British Muslims, speaking about Judaism and Islam on Channel 4‘s 4thought.tv on Jan 2. 2011

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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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TV Interview with a Taliban Suicide Bomber

Clearly, completely brainwashed… If only they’d been taught the Islam of the Holy Qur’an, even just the meaning of the Holy Qur’an in their own language, we wouldn’t be in the horrible mess we’re in today… There is no justification … Continue reading

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UN Human Rights Council Regarding Israel

Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Watching recent events, in light of history, has been key to me taking the stance I now have regarding Israel. Before embracing Islam ten years ago, I neither understood the situation in Israel, nor was particularly interested. … Continue reading

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Geert Wilders Arrival In The UK

Paul Salahuddin Armstrong I’m glad to see Mr Wilders has been allowed into the country. British culture is based on certain principles, including liberty and freedom of expression. However, inciting hatred is not a constructive course of action, whoever is … Continue reading

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Dualism, Dualism, Dualism!

By Jake Murray “Let’s take a look at this phenomenon for a moment, shall we? Dualism. Or more specifically, Dualism Dualism Dualism. In the debate between Believers and Dawkinsians (not all Atheists are Dawkinsians, remember!), a key element is the … Continue reading

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Science vs Religion or Science & Religion

By Jake Murray “In the end, we could get rid of every religion in the world and we would still find reasons to hurt, kill, be intolerant and oppress one another. Get rid of religion and people would reorganise along … 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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