Islam Beliefs

The Five Pillars of Islam
The five pillars are the foundation of the Islamic culture upon which the whole Islam religion has been developed.

The Places In Between
In January 2002 Rory Stewart walked across Afghanistan-surviving by his wits, his knowledge of Persian dialects and Muslim customs, and the kindness of strangers. By day he passed through mountains covered in nine feet of snow, hamlets burned and emptied by the Taliban, and communities thriving amid the remains of medieval civilizations. By night he slept on villagers' floors...

No god But God
Reza Aslan has studied religions at Santa Clara University, Harvard University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds an MFA in fiction from the Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa, where he was also visiting assistant professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. In the arid, desolate basin of Mecca, surrounded on all sides by the bare mountains of the Arabian desert, stands a small, nondescript sanctuary that...

Al-Kindi
Al-Kindi defined Philosophy as 'the establishment of what is true and right' and believed that the pursuit of philosophy was compatible with orthodox Islam.

The Islamic Perspective on Jails and Prisons
There is a fundamental rule in Islamic jurisprudence that states that the default status of everything is permissible. This means that the very question of asking whether something is permitted in Islam is not a very accurate question. The question should be whether something is prohibited (haram ) in Islam or not, rather than whether it is permitted.

Is the Arabic Translation for God Truly "Alah"?
"Allah" is how one says "God" in Arabic, or is it? Such a belief is common, but so very inaccurate. Calling God by His name is important. Learn why.

The Changing Face of Jihad
The fundamentalists’ interpretation of jihad has led many non-Muslims to believe that Islam is a religion whose principle tenets involve revenge and retribution. This is far from the truth, however. The Koran sets clear boundaries on the use of violence.

Islamic Barbary: is it Irreversible?
As the West did not meet a successful exit in the Identity quest, and an imaginative ‘Classical’ world with all its – unreal – values, concepts and elements has been created in the process, it is time to examine the current situation within Dar al Islam, the supposed representative of the ‘East’ – the fallaciously fabricated bogus-adversary, and equally unreal ‘Other’.

Clash Between Islam and West is Political, Poll Finds
Fears of an inevitable 'clash of civilisations' between the west and Islam may be exaggerated, according to a global survey that shows a majority of people see positive links between cultures and believe that politics, rather than religion, is the primary cause of international disputes.

West and Islam Not at Odds, Most Believe
Fears of a 'clash of civilisations' between the west and Islam may be exaggerated, according to a global survey that shows a majority of people see positive links between cultures and believe that politics rather than religion is the primary cause of international disputes.

Islam, Violence and History
The use of force and the official endorsement of it have been a constant throughout the history of Islam.

Muslims and Violence
The Koran differentiates significantly from other religious texts for it is the only holy book that advocates violence

Plead for a Debate within Islam
If a real, free, and honest debate does not take place within Islam (I mean Muslims, so this involves the US, Europe, Australia, almost the entire world), very few chances are there for the world to avoid a major and fatal confrontation.

Freedoms in the Balance
The west and orthodox Islam must step back from absolutist beliefs to be able to live together. By James Buchan

Islam in the United States - Book Review
There is no question that the vast majority of Muslims are peaceful and kind and that their religion, Islam, is beautiful (I have grown up with Muslims as had my father, so I happen to know it first hand).

Islam 'does Not Mean Killing', Says Cleric
A leading Saudi cleric issued a plea today for Muslims not to heed calls to wage terror attacks in the name of Islam.

Islam and us
Well, happy new year. Happy Islamic new year, that is - for yesterday was the first day of 1424. This is according to the Islamic calendar that operates in lunar years dating back to the prophet's move from Mecca to Medina in 622, Christian time. As a new year's gift, the west offers another crusade.