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Since 2001-10-01
Michael H. Hart's Testimony
"My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels." "Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-30
Alphonse de LaMartaine's Testimony
" Never has a man undertaken a work so far beyond human power with so feeble means, for he (Muhammad) had in the conception as well as in the execution of such a great design, no other instrument than himself and no other aid except a handful of men living in a corner of the desert. ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-30
How did Jesus' people know him?
If the followers of Jesus (peace be upon him) considered God to be their "Father,"
Then how did they regard Jesus?
To answer this let us read together:
- "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet" [Matthew 14:5 (compare with ...
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Since 2001-09-29
The Meaning of Ramadan
Fasting during Ramadan, the Muslims holy month, was ordained during
the second year of Hijrah. Why not earlier? In Makkah the economic
conditions of the Muslims were bad. They were being persecuted.
Often days would go by before they had anything to eat. It is easy
to skip meals if you don't ...
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Since 2001-09-29
Bertrand Russel's Testimony
"Our use of phrase 'The Dark ages' to cover the period from 699 to 1,000 marks our undue concentration on Western Europe..." "From India to Spain, the brilliant civilization of Islam flourished. What was lost to christendom at this time was not lost to civilization, but quite the contrary..."
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Since 2001-09-29
How many 'Sons' does God have?
Many people tell us "but the Bible clearly says that Jesus is the Son of God. How can you say that Jesus is not God's only begotten son when Jesus says it so clearly in black and white in the Bible?" Well, first of all, as seen in the previous section, we first need to know the ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-28
George Bernard Shaw's Testimony
"I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-28
Sarojinidevi Naidu's Testimony
"Sense of justice is one of the most wonderful ideals of Islam, because as I read in the Qur'an I find those dynamic principles of life, not mystic but practical ethics for the daily conduct of life suited to the whole world." Refrence : Lectures on "The Ideals of Islam see ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-28
Geology & The Origin of the Earth
Professor Alfred Kroner, who is one of the world's most famous geologists. He is a Professor of Geology and the Chairman of the Department of Geology at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenburg University, Mainz, Germany studied and commented on several Qur'aanic verses and ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-27
History of Islam in Tanzania
The earliest concrete evidence of Muslim presence in East Africa is the foundation of a mosque in Shanga on Pate Island where gold, silver and copper coins dated AD 830 were found during an excavation in the 1980's. The oldest intact building in East Africa is a functioning mosque at Kizimkazi ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-27
Cat Stevens : How I came to Islam
All I have to say is all what you know already, to confirm what you already know, the message of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) as given by God - the Religion of Truth. As human beings we are given a consciousness and a duty that has placed us at the top of creation. Man ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-09-27
Bite your tongue
Everything we say and do in life has consequences. Just like throwing a stone into a pond, sends ripples across the water affecting all around it. We are free to say and do as we choose but the consequences of our words and actions are our responsibility.
How many times have ... Continue Reading