Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognize (this revelation) as they recognize their sons. But lo! a party of them knowingly conceal the truth. al-Qur'an 2:146
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Struggle over Iran Netanyahu's exaggeration of the supposed 'existential danger' posed by Iran's nuclear program is clearly political - ultimately aimed at weakening another regional foe and appeasing his hard-line coalition. More
Ibn Battuta's Journey to Mecca and 1001 Inventions Ibn Battuta made the journey in 1325 CE and the audience in the IMAX theatre in Los Angeles in 2011 also went on a journey and found that it was an awesome journey that touched their body, heart and soul. More
Same-sex marriages Muslims owe it to ourselves and our future generation an education that promotes the value system that we deem right for ourselves and others. We must speak out on this important issue to let the people know about what we stand for. More
The Moral Arc of The Universe The city of Chicago and the federal government will be putting on a $55 million security extravaganza to protect NATO delegates, representing the most powerful military force on the planet, from nonviolent protesters who want to see an end to war. More
Mother's Day Proclamation And We have enjoined on humankind (to be good) to their parents: in travail upon travail did his mother bear him, and in years twain was his weaning .. Quran 31:14More
Losing Jerusalem Visiting Jerusalem is up for debate now, and it's good that it is being taken up and understood now. The question is not whether to visit Jerusalem or not, rather it is visiting it under Israeli's occupation. More
The Prophet of the Little Ones Too The Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wa sallam, left us with one great lesson: That spiritual, moral training cannot be done without a close bond of affection between parent and child, or student and teacher. More
Becoming One of Allah's Special People We all seek for our hearts to be in a state of contentment, tranquility and ease. The best form of remembrance is that of the Qur'an. Will you allow your heart to find rest through it? More
The Power of Expressing Gratitude It is not the negative events in ones life that usually makes one unhappy, it is rather the negative reaction to these events that makes one unhappy. The state of being unhappy is created by ourselves. More
Comment of the Week I have been searching for the right path. Islam speaks to my heart. I have studied many other faiths, but none ring true. Islam does. [Maria from Florida]