Politics & News

What if the Uighurs were Christian Rather than Muslim? by Glenn Greenwald (published on www.Salon.com) on July 6, 2009 Glenn Greenwald was previously a constitutional law and civil rights litigator in New York. He is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book “How Would a Patriot Act?,” a …

Source : http://whyislam.wordpress.com/ Written by : Yvonne Ridley Tuesday, 31 October 2006   POLITICIANS AND JOURNALISTS just love to write about the oppression of women in Islam… without even talking to the females beneath the veil. They simply have no idea how Muslim women are protected and respected within the …

In stark contrast to Obama’s call for respecting the Muslim women’s right to observe hijab, as well as the lack of any official effort in the United States to prevent a Muslim woman from chosing to wear whatever she wishes to, Sarkozy has launched a frontal attack on the Burka (the hot-button …

As-salaam Wa-alaikum! “When the Quran is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy.” (Al-Quran, Surah Al A’raf 7:204) The Quran was revealed in the Arabic language, and any translation, at best, is an interpretation of the meaning,  intended only as a tool …

President Barack Obama’s Speech to the Muslim World in Cairo Regardless of our differences in politics, regardless of our belief in Obama’s sincerity, one cannot but admit that this was a brilliant speech. There is no doubt that Obama’s background empowers him and enlightens him to the spirit of diversity. …

It is one thing to dislike someone if they hurt you, but it is quite another to be racist or a supporter of racists. It is ironic that when a Muslim scholar makes a small mistake, it is blown out of proportion, without regard to context, while if the same …

Breathing, eating, walking, etc, are very natural human functions. But most people do not think how these basic actions take place. For example, when you eat a fruit, you do not think how it will be made useful to your body. The only thing on your mind is eating a …

In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger (SAW). As Islam stands against waging war, especially against the innocents, it never overlooks the possibility that mankind may resort to war against each other. …

History does present a few examples when, in the days of peace, a powerful nation treated its weak neighbors in a graceful manner. The real test of character for such a nation, however, lies in its attitude towards a vanquished nation. Islam has left indelible imprints of its magnanimity both …

Iraq, An American Killing Field As of today, more than 50,000 children are killed and the numbers are growing as you read this articles today. And by sanctions of US, more babies are born deformed. “A new study has generated heavy news coverage with its finding that over 650,000 Iraqis …