Category: Opinion
Does the Qur’an Deny the Truth of Other Religions?
The acceptance of Islam must be an act of free will. Conversion by any kind of coercion was universally condemned by Islamic scholars.
By Kabir Helmi [...]
Breaking Barriers
Spiritual Music as a Means of Promoting Interfaith Harmony
Spiritual music may be underrepresented in modern society, but its importance and potentia [...]
Voices Against Terrorism
Shocked by the heinous attack in Paris by radical extremists, leaders and organizations from across the world send their messages of condolences and c [...]
Not Educated In Islam
Shocking, Senseless and Cowardly Paris Attacks
By Shawki Allam
Grand Mufti of Egypt
I was as shocked as any sensible human being would have been w [...]
What Can We Learn From Pope Francis as Muslims?
Pope Francis, in recent times, has gained the admiration, love and respect of people of all faiths, including Muslims. In many ways, Pope Francis embo [...]
Moderate Islam Has a Voice If You Listen
In Houston, the Gulen Movement is one of two or three active players in bringing people together from different faith traditions and providing opportu [...]
What are the Mystics for in Time of Terror?
Contrary to common perceptions, mystics like Rumi did not abandon the external, the real and the tangible world for the internal, the spiritual, the [...]
Scientists and Thinkers are God’s Blessed People
The Quran also says on a number of occasions that man should use his intellect and ponder over the universe and on nature.
By Aftab Ahmad
"I do not [...]
Majority of Britons see Muslims as a Threat
A majority of Britons regard Muslims as a threat to the UK and over a third of the total population believes that multiculturalism makes the country w [...]
Restraining Extremists Protects Islam
When Western governments expel extremist preachers, shut down suspicious institutions or pursue religious groups, they are protecting Muslims from ext [...]