Every religion has its characteristic, and the characteristic of Islam is modesty.’ This statement made some 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad is just as relevant today as it was then. The Prophet lived in turbulent times, when slavery, debauchery, drunkenness and sexual abuse was rife; when poor women could be maltreated without redress […]
A brief message to non-muslims
The purpose of this article is to invite you to think of and contemplate about the real purpose of your life on this earth and where you will end up in the Hereafter. Will you end up in Paradise or in Hell-Fire? Please, take note, that when you have read this message, you are considered […]
Who practices polygamy?
Polygamy has been practiced by mankind for thousands of years. Many of the ancient Israelites were polygamous, some having hundreds of wives. King Solomon is said to have had seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines. David had ninety-nine and Jacob had four. Advice given by some Jewish wise men state that no man should […]
Women in Islam vs Women in Christianity
Islam is not alone in patriarchal doctrines Eve’s fault! Eve’s legacy Shameful daughters! Unclean impure woman! Bearing witness Adultery Vows Wife’s property Divorce Mothers Female inheretance Plight of widows Polygamy The veil – hijab Epilogue Islam Is Not Alone In Patriarchal Doctrines Five years ago, I read in the Toronto Star issue of July […]