Current Issues 92 Articles

Human Rights 14 Articles

• Human Rights and Justice in Islam
  Editor’s Pick

  Description:

  A glimpse at the foundations of human rights laidby Islam.

  • By islam-guide.com
  • Published on 08 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 16 Nov 2021
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  • Rating: 3.6 out of 5
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• The United Colors of Islam (part 1 of 3)
  Editor’s Pick

  Description:

  The racial equality espoused by Islam and practical examples from history.  Part 1: Racism in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 16 Nov 2024
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  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
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• The United Colors of Islam (part 2 of 3)

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  The racial equality espoused by Islam and practicalexamples from history.  Part 2: Examples from the era of the Prophet.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 06 May 2014
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• The United Colors of Islam (part 3 of 3)

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  The racial equality espoused by Islam and practicalexamples from history.  Part 3: The Hajj and the diversity found amongst the Muslimsof today.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 25 Apr 2020
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• Human Rights in Islam (part 1 of 3): Rights for all of Humankind

  Description:

  Power and politics in human rights.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2009 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 29 Jun 2009
  • Last modified on 24 Mar 2019
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• Human Rights in Islam (part 2 of 3): Articles 1, 2 & 3

  Description:

  Only God grants true human rights.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2009 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 06 Jul 2009
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Human Rights in Islam (part 3 of 3): Slavery and Torture

  Description:

  How Islam deals with issues still unmanageable in contemporary society.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2009 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 13 Jul 2009
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Slavery (part 1 of 2): A Review

  Description:

  The article discussed three issues: (a) slavery inJudeo-Christian tradition (b) pre Civil War slavery in the US (c) modernslavery.

  • By Imam Mufti (© 2013 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 13 May 2013
  • Last modified on 25 Jun 2019
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• Slavery (part 2 of 2): Slavery in Islamic Law with Some Historical Observations

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  Slavery is illegal in all Muslim countries.  The articleoutlines the humane rules of Shariah for dealing with slaves when itexisted.  References are made to the primary sources of Islam: the Quran and theinstructions of Prophet Muhammad.  Also, some interesting historicalobservations are made.

  • By Imam Mufti (© 2013 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 20 May 2013
  • Last modified on 25 Jun 2019
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• Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 1 of 5)

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  The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part1: God is more than just The-Merciful and All-Powerful.

  • By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
  • Published on 22 Jul 2019
  • Last modified on 27 Oct 2025
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• Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 2 of 5)

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  The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.Part 2: God has the picture; we just have a pixel.

  • By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
  • Published on 29 Jul 2019
  • Last modified on 18 Aug 2019
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• Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 3 of 5)

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  The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.Part 3: Some lessons from the story of Moses and Khidr.

  • By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
  • Published on 05 Aug 2019
  • Last modified on 12 Aug 2019
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• Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 4 of 5)

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  The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part4: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil. 

  • By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
  • Published on 14 Aug 2019
  • Last modified on 18 Aug 2019
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• Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 5 of 5)

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  The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part5: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil—continued.

  • By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (hamzatzortzis.com)
  • Published on 19 Aug 2019
  • Last modified on 19 Aug 2019
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Jihad and Terrorism 2 Articles

• What Does Islam Say about Terrorism?
  Editor’s Pick

  Description:

  A look at the various principles of Islam whichshow that Islam is truly a mercy to the world, and the indiscriminate violenceand terrorism is not condoned by the religion.

  • By islam-guide.com
  • Published on 08 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 14 Oct 2021
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  • Rating: 3.8 out of 5
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• Was Islam Spread by the Sword?

  Description:

  Refutation of a common myth that states Islam was spread by the sword and that people were forced to become Muslims.

  • By AlJumuah Magazine
  • Published on 31 Dec 2007
  • Last modified on 16 Oct 2011
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Women 39 Articles

• Kind Treatment of Wives

  Description:

  Kindness between spouses as a reflection of faith.

  • By Imam Mufti
  • Published on 16 Jan 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Veil Unveiled: The True Status of Women in Islam (part 1 of 3)

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  The veil and its meaning in Islam and theJudeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stancetowards women.  Part 1: The concept of veiling in Judaism, Christianity, andIslam.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 23 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 12 Nov 2013
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  • Rating: 3.6 out of 5
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• The Veil Unveiled: The True Status of Women in Islam (part 2 of 3)

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  The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women.  Part 2: Women in relation to sex, education, and the original sin in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 23 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 22 Jun 2010
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• The Veil Unveiled: The True Status of Women in Islam (part 3 of 3)

  Description:

  The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women.  Part 3: Status of women in some Muslim countries, why ‘free’ Western women are turning to Islam, and a brief look at some of the rights Islam granted to women.

  • By AbdurRahman Mahdi, www.Quran.nu, (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 23 Mar 2006
  • Last modified on 22 Jun 2010
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  • Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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• An Introduction to Polygamy in Islam

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  A glimpse of the concept of polygamy in Islam.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 25 Apr 2006
  • Last modified on 21 May 2006
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• Reasons Why Islam Permits Polygamy

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  Some of the reasons why polygamy has been allowed inIslam, from population statistics to the physical nature of humans.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 25 Apr 2006
  • Last modified on 01 May 2014
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• Polygamy in the World and the West

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  An exposition on the hypocritical and ethnocentric Western attitude on polygamy.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 25 Apr 2006
  • Last modified on 13 Jun 2007
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• Polygamy in Judaism and Christianity

  Description:

  The history of polygamy and its legal status in the religions of Judaism and Christianity.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 25 Apr 2006
  • Last modified on 21 May 2006
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• Who Practices Polygamy? (part 1 of 2)

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  Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society.  Part 1: Polygamy in history and modern Western society.

  • By Mary Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 08 May 2006
  • Last modified on 21 May 2006
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• Who Practices Polygamy? (part 2 of 2)

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  Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society.  Part 2: Polygamy in Islam.

  • By Mary Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 08 May 2006
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Women’s Liberation through Islam (part 1 of 2): The Various Rights Islam Gives to Women

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  The various civil, social, political and economic rights which have been given to women in Islam.

  • By Mary Ali and Anjum Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 22 May 2006
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Women’s Liberation through Islam (part 2 of 2): Married Life

  Description:

  The complimentary roles of husbands and wives in Islam.

  • By Mary Ali and Anjum Ali (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 23 Oct 2006
  • Last modified on 02 Dec 2007
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• Equality of Women in Western Tradition (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  The evolution of western attitude towards women: Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian tradition.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 06 Nov 2006
  • Last modified on 25 Aug 2008
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• Female Circumcision in Islam (part 1 of 2): The History of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) and its Types

  Description:

  The various types of female genital cutting (FGC), its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 13 Nov 2006
  • Last modified on 19 Nov 2006
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• Female Circumcision in Islam (part 2 of 2): Circumcision amongst Muslims

  Description:

  A discussion of the notion that female “sunnah” circumcision, or Type I FGC, has an Islamic basis.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 20 Nov 2006
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Concept of Gender Equality in Islam (part 1 of 2): Physiology

  Description:

  To be treated equally, or justice, does not always mean that each is the same.  This article sheds some light on the differences between men and women found by modern science, and how these results reflect the way justice is met to each of the two sexes in various realms of modern day life.

  • By Ansar Al-Adl
  • Published on 18 Dec 2006
  • Last modified on 10 Feb 2008
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• Concept of Gender Equality in Islam (part 2 of 2): Substantive Equality of Men and Women

  Description:

  Spiritual equality of men and women as mentioned in the Quran, and a glance at the differences between the genders in other aspects of life.

  • By Ansar Al-Adl
  • Published on 25 Dec 2006
  • Last modified on 25 May 2007
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 6 of 13): The Right to Freedom of Belief II

  Description:

  Islam gives members of other faiths the right topractice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘Nocompulsion in religion.’  Part 2.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 15 Jan 2007
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• Why Do I Wear Hijab?

  Description:

  A Muslim woman explains why she has chosen to wear the Hijab,not out of repression, but liberation.

  • By Sultana Yusufali
  • Published on 05 Mar 2007
  • Last modified on 12 Nov 2013
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• The Debauchery of American Womanhood

  Description:

  Henry Makow, the inventor of the board game Scruples, and the author of A Long Way to go for a Date, gives his views on the Burka (Hijab) vs. the Bikini.

  • By Henry Makow, Ph.D. (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 19 Mar 2007
  • Last modified on 26 Mar 2007
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• Why British Women are Turning to Islam

  Description:

  An article published in The Times about the rise of Islam in the UK, and why most of those who convert are women.

  • By The Times
  • Published on 11 Jun 2007
  • Last modified on 07 Oct 2012
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• Elevation of Women’s Status (part 1 of 5): World Views

  Description:

  Taken from a lecture that was given at McGill University in Canada on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part One: An explanation of the fundamental difference in world views between the West and Islam in regards to women, and a glimpse of Greek and Early Christian views on women.

  • By Ali Al-Timimi
  • Published on 31 Dec 2007
  • Last modified on 03 Jul 2011
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• Elevation of Women’s Status (part 2 of 5): Between Two Extremes

  Description:

  A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Two: The stance taken by the West today as reaction to previous view, and the Islamic world view concerning women.

  • By Ali Al-Timimi
  • Published on 07 Jan 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Elevation of Women’s Status (part 3 of 5): A Core Difference

  Description:

  A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Three: The difference between Islamic and Western World Views, and a glimpse of some of the rights granted to women 1400 years ago by Islam.

  • By Ali Al-Timimi
  • Published on 14 Jan 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Elevation of Women’s Status (part 4 of 5): Equal yet Different

  Description:

  A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Four: Although, men and women, both in their humanity and spirituality, Islam teaches that they are different in their roles in life.

  • By Ali Al-Timimi
  • Published on 21 Jan 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Elevation of Women’s Status (part 5 of 5): Conclusion

  Description:

  A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Four: How Islam saved the status of women.

  • By Ali Al-Timimi
  • Published on 28 Jan 2008
  • Last modified on 19 Feb 2008
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• Supermoms

  Description:

  An alternative look at becoming a Supermom.

  • By Aisha Stacey
  • Published on 19 May 2008
  • Last modified on 22 Jan 2012
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• Women in Islam: Oppression or Liberation?

  Description:

  How Islam truly liberates women.

  • By Aisha Stacey
  • Published on 19 May 2008
  • Last modified on 10 Dec 2008
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• Women in Islam (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  The status of woman and gender equity in Islam.

  • By Mostafa Malaekah
  • Published on 19 Jan 2009
  • Last modified on 18 Oct 2009
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• Women in Islam (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  The social, legal and political aspect of women in Islam.

  • By Mostafa Malaekah
  • Published on 19 Jan 2009
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Why Muslim Women Wear the Veil
  

  Description:

  Even in the face of adversity Muslim women choose to obey God.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2009 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 28 Sep 2009
  • Last modified on 15 Nov 2009
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• Does Islam Oppress Women?

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  The real status of women in Islam.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 18 Jan 2010
  • Last modified on 10 Nov 2013
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• Polygamy – An alternative way of life

  Description:

  A marriage option with a long and valid history.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 16 Aug 2010
  • Last modified on 02 Sep 2010
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• The Great Women behind Great Men (part 1 of 4): The Mother

  Description:

  Mary (Mariam) the daughter of Imran and the mother ofJesus.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2012 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 13 Feb 2012
  • Last modified on 06 Nov 2016
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• The Great Women behind Great Men (part 2 of 4): The Foster Mother

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  Assiya, the foster mother of Moses and the wife of Pharaoh.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2012 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 13 Feb 2012
  • Last modified on 18 Mar 2012
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• The Great Women behind Great Men (part 3 of 4): The Wife

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  Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammed, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2012 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 20 Feb 2012
  • Last modified on 11 Sep 2012
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• The Great Women behind Great Men (part 4 of 4): The Daughter

  Description:

  Fatimah, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad. 

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2012 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Feb 2012
  • Last modified on 11 Sep 2012
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• Women Scholars in Islam (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  A brief reminder of the place of women in Islam followedby several short biographies of women scholars.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2018 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 30 Jul 2018
  • Last modified on 06 Oct 2018
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• Women Scholars in Islam (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  More short biographies of women scholars in Islam.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2018 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 06 Aug 2018
  • Last modified on 26 Aug 2018
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Islam and Non-Muslims 23 Articles

• The Forgiveness of Muhammad Shown to Non-Muslims (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, eventhose who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life.  Part1.

  • By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Feb 2006
  • Last modified on 27 Sep 2025
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• The Forgiveness of Muhammad Shown to Non-Muslims (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, eventhose who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life.  Part2: More examples.

  • By M. Abdulsalam (© 2006 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 27 Feb 2006
  • Last modified on 06 May 2014
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 1 of 13): An Islamic Basis

  Description:

  The tenets of the religion which ensure the generalrights of non-Muslims in Islam.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 03 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 21 Aug 2022
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 2 of 13): Non-Muslim Residents

  Description:

  The types of non-Muslim societies in an Islamic nation,and an introduction to general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 03 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 3 of 13): Right to Preservation of Dignity as Human Beings I

  Description:

  The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their humandignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 10 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 4 of 13): Right to Preservation of Dignity as Human Beings II

  Description:

  The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their humandignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 10 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 5 of 13): The Right to Freedom of Belief I

  Description:

  Islam gives members of other faiths the right topractice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘Nocompulsion in religion.’

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 17 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 6 of 13): The Right to Freedom of Belief II

  Description:

  Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’  Part 2.

  • By IslamReligion.com (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 17 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 10 Feb 2007
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 7 of 13): The Right to Follow Their Religious Laws

  Description:

  The right of non-Muslims to follow their own laws andare not under compulsion to follow Islamic Law.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 25 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 8 of 13): The Right to Justice I

  Description:

  Examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims andjustice as a right.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Dr. Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 25 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 9 of 13): The Right to Justice II

  Description:

  Further examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslimsand justice as a right.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 31 Jul 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 10 of 13): Security of Life, Property, and Honor

  Description:

  Protection of life, property, and honor of non-Muslims underIslamic Law.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 07 Aug 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 11 of 13): Good Treatment

  Description:

  Receiving good treatment is the right of a non-Muslimunder Islam, not just a matter of courtesy.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 14 Aug 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 12 of 13): Social Security

  Description:

  Poor and needy non-Muslims have the right to socialsecurity under Islamic Law.  Examples from history where non-Muslims wereprovided from the public treasury.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 21 Aug 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• The Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam (part 13 of 13): Protection from Foreign Aggression

  Description:

  The right of non-Muslims to be protected against outsideaggression in return for paying jizya.

  • By Imam Mufti (Originally by Saleh al-Aayed)
  • Published on 09 Oct 2006
  • Last modified on 24 Jun 2019
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• Let There Be No Compulsion in Religion

  Description:

  In no way does Islam preach forced conversions, rather, this is something forbidden by clear texts.

  • By Sami al-Majid (edited by IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 03 Dec 2007
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
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• Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (part 1 of 3): An Introduction

  Description:

  Not all Muslims understand and follow their religion.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 28 Jun 2010
  • Last modified on 09 Apr 2018
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• Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (part 2 of 3): Islam demands justice, even under duress

  Description:

  What does Islam say about violence and war?

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 05 Jul 2010
  • Last modified on 10 Nov 2013
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• Do all Muslims Represent Islam? (part 3 of 3): Strange superstitions are not part of Islam

  Description:

  Sometimes the foundation of Islam is blurred byignorance.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 12 Jul 2010
  • Last modified on 10 Nov 2013
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• Rights of Foreign Nationals in Islamic Countries (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  This two-part article series discusses the rights ofnon-Muslims living in Islamic countries. Part 1 discusses the mercy Islam showsto all creation and about the sanctity of non-Muslims’ lives and property.

  • By Sami al-Majid [edited by IslamReligion.com]
  • Published on 19 Jan 2015
  • Last modified on 01 Jun 2025
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• Rights of Foreign Nationals in Islamic Countries (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  This two-part article series discusses the rights ofnon-Muslims living in Islamic countries.  Part 2 defines who are the “peopleunder a covenant” and lists the rights of such non-Muslims.

  • By Sami al-Majid [edited by IslamReligion.com]
  • Published on 26 Jan 2015
  • Last modified on 17 May 2020
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• Islamophobia and the Media

  Description:

  How the changing face of the media has contributed tothe rise of Islamophobia.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2019 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 13 May 2019
  • Last modified on 14 Jun 2021
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Sects Attributed to Islam 14 Articles

• Baha’ism (part 1 of 2): Origin and History

  Description:

  Is Bahaism true Islam?  Part 1: The Origin and History of the Bahai’s.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 10 Apr 2006
  • Last modified on 31 Jan 2024
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• Baha’ism (part 2 of 2): Its Doctrine

  Description:

  A brief look at the some of the beliefs of the Baha’i faith which contradict the basic Islamic beliefs, as well as some contradictions found in some of its essential teachings.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 30 Oct 2006
  • Last modified on 05 Nov 2006
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  • Rated by: 160
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• Shiites, Shiism, and Islam (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam,with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed.  Part One: Belief in God.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 29 Jan 2007
  • Last modified on 08 May 2014
  • Viewed: 99,067 (daily average: 14)
  • Rating: 3.2 out of 5
  • Rated by: 214
  • Emailed: 33
  • Commented on: 5
• Shiites, Shiism, and Islam (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam,with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed.  Part Two: The Testimonyor Declaration of Faith, the previous Scriptures, the Quran, and the Prophets. A religion based upon the succession of Imams.

  • By IslamReligion.com
  • Published on 05 Feb 2007
  • Last modified on 12 May 2014
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  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 213
  • Emailed: 34
  • Commented on: 3
• Sufism (part 1 of 2)

  Description:

  A brief look at how Sufism differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam.  This first part defines Sufism, mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam in the concept of belief in God, belief in the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessing and mercy of God be upon him) and belief in Heaven and Hell.

  • By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 20 Apr 2008
  • Last modified on 01 Jan 2020
  • Viewed: 119,917 (daily average: 19)
  • Rating: 3.2 out of 5
  • Rated by: 186
  • Emailed: 6
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• Sufism (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  Some principles of Sufism, the role of the “Sheikh”, The Covenant, “Dhikr” and Sufism’s stance on the interpretation of the Quran; all of which strongly contradict the teachings of Islam.

  • By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 20 Apr 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
  • Viewed: 78,560 (daily average: 12)
  • Rating: 3.2 out of 5
  • Rated by: 190
  • Emailed: 20
  • Commented on: 2
• Ahmadiyyah (part 1 of 3): Origin and History

  Description:

  A brief look at how Ahmadiyyah differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam. This first part mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam and how it broke up into two groups.

  • By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 01 Sep 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
  • Viewed: 49,627 (daily average: 8)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 159
  • Emailed: 5
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• Ahmadiyyah (part 2 of 3): Blasphemous Qadiyani Beliefs

  Description:

  Some principles of Ahmadiyyah, their view on the finality of the Message of God, the Quran, Prophet Muhammad and Jihad.

  • By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 01 Sep 2008
  • Last modified on 04 Oct 2009
  • Viewed: 42,255 (daily average: 7)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 151
  • Emailed: 7
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• Ahmadiyyah (part 3 of 3): In the Scale

  Description:

  Concluding part of the Ahmadiyyah article, includes a quick overview of the fallacies of Mirza Ghulam Ahmed, and the stance of mainstream Muslims towards Ahmadiyyah.

  • By Abdurrahman Murad (© 2008 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 01 Sep 2008
  • Last modified on 10 Sep 2008
  • Viewed: 36,392 (daily average: 6)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 154
  • Emailed: 10
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• Nation of Islam (part 1 of 2): When is a Muslim not a Muslim?

  Description:

  The rise and history of a religionincorrectly associated with Islam.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2011 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 22 Aug 2011
  • Last modified on 12 Nov 2013
  • Viewed: 44,124 (daily average: 8)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 148
  • Emailed: 4
  • Commented on: 0
• Nation of Islam (part 2 of 2)

  Description:

  There is no god but God and science fiction stories makestrange bedfellows.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2011 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 05 Sep 2011
  • Last modified on 10 Nov 2013
  • Viewed: 34,318 (daily average: 7)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 146
  • Emailed: 3
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• The Quranists (Quranism)

  Description:

  A brief description of the misguided people knowncollectively as Quranists and some points regarding the second source ofIslamic law, the Sunnah.

  • By Aisha Stacey (© 2017 IslamReligion.com)
  • Published on 06 Nov 2017
  • Last modified on 17 Nov 2017
  • Viewed: 44,809 (daily average: 15)
  • Rating: 3.4 out of 5
  • Rated by: 147
  • Emailed: 0
  • Commented on: 2

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