Each person is born in a circumstance which is not of his own choosing. The religion of his family or the ideology of the state is thrust upon him from
Islam and Unitarians, By Bilal Cleland
Islam is a corrective to, not an aberration from, Christianity. ”Unitarians and Muslims both believe that the New Testament is an uncertain guide to the actual events of this early period.
The big questions: part I – in the beginning, By Lawrence Brown
At some point in our lives, everybody asks the big questions: “Who made us”, and “Why are we here?” So who did make us? Most of us have been brought
Why did God create man? By Dr. Bilal Philips
From the perspective of humankind, the question “Why did God create man?” implies “For what purpose was man created?” In the final revelation (the Quran), this question is answered without
A brief introduction to Islam
The word ‘Islam’ is an Arabic word which means ‘submission to the will of God’. This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word ‘salam’, which means ‘peace’.
Who was Prophet Muhammad?
The last and final prophet whom God sent to humanity was the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. At the age of forty, he
The message of false religions, By Dr. Bilal Philips
There are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies, and movements in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or the only true path of God How
Did Islam spread by the sword? By Ahmad Deedat
The greatest crime, the greatest “sin” of Muhammad in the eyes of the Christian West is that he did not allow himself to be slaughtered, to be “crucified” by his
Why do priests convert to Islam? By Yusuf Estes
Many people ask me how a preacher or priest in Christianity can ever go to Islam, especially considering all the negative things that we hear about Islam and Muslims everyday.
Women in Islam vs women in Christianity
Islam Is Not Alone In Patriarchal Doctrines Five years ago, I read in the Toronto Star issue of July 3, 1990 an article titled “Islam is not alone in patriarchal
what are the reasons for all the misinformation about Islam?
What do you think are the reasons for all the propaganda and misinformation currently being perpetuated about Islam. If Islam was just another false religion that made no sense, would
Human Beings Are Created From Dust And It Also Mentions That They Are Created From Sperm. Isn’t This Contradictory?
“We made from water every living thing.” (Quran 21:30) And He said “O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust,
Islam Was Spread By The Sword!
It is another common misconception among some non-Muslims that Islam would not have the millions of adherents it has all over the world, had it not been spread by the
The origin of the New Testament, By Jerald Dirks
There is a prevalent myth among both Christians and Muslims that the early Christian church was monolithic. This myth is far from the historical truth. In fact, each church, e.g.,
Bruce Peterson, Ex Christian, UK
I would like to take the opportunity to share with you my journey to Islam and I feel that by sharing this experience with you I can help you on
The Sunnah of Muhammad
The Sunnah is everything that has been related from the Messenger of his statements, actions, tacit approvals, personality, physical description, or biography. It does not matter whether the information being
Afrah Alshaibani, Ex Christian, Canada
May 2, 1996. Ever since I can remember, my family attended a non-denominational conservative Christian church (Church of Christ). I grew up in the church, taught bible school and sang
"The lies (Western slander) which well-meaning zeal has heaped round this man (Muhammad) are disgraceful to ourselves only." "A silent great soul, one of that who cannot but be earnest. He was to kindle the world, the world’s Maker had ordered so."
Thomas Carlyle ('Heroes and Hero Worship and The Heroic in History', 1840)
Cecilla Cannoly Ex Christian, Austrian
Why did I become a Muslim? Let me tell you sincerely that I became a Muslim without even noticing it myself. For, at a very young age I had already