Tolerance in Islam The dealings of the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, with other religions can best be described in the verse of the Quran: “To you be your religion, to me be mine.” [Al Qur'an 109:6] The Arabian Peninsula during the time of...
What is extremism? What is the meaning of ‘going to extremes’ in Islam? Is it considered extremism if a woman covers her face or a man lets his beard grow? Is it extremism to adhere to the prophet’s way and refuse every innovated matter in Islam? What is the...
What is Shirk? Shirk is of two types, major shirk which puts a person beyond the pale of Islaam, and lesser shirk. The first type, major shirk, is, every type of shirk which the Lawgiver described as such and which puts a person beyond the pale of his religion – such...
What is Tawheed? Source: Invitation to Islaam Newsletter [islaam.ca] Published: 1st May 1997 An explanation of Tawheed (the oneness of Allaah). The difference between Islaam (Submission to the creator of everything that exists) and all other religions which...
What is The Purpose of...
Why? Today, in this materialistic capitalistic world we live in, we are far too busy with the worldly matters and do not seriously think and reflect on the purpose of our existence. We believe any religion is here to restrict peoples lives and freedom. Yet, the very...
