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  • Monogamy and polygyny

    The question remains why a male-dominated society should be so opposed to polygyny when such a large number of its married members practice a form of it by engaging in illicit or casual relationships. Some males self-righteously assert that monogamy is maintained to protect the rights of women. But, since when has the western male been concerned about.. More

  • Are Muslim women oppressed?

    Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights -- or rather, the perceived lack of them – seems to be foremost. The media’s portrayal of Muslim women, usually outlining their “oppression and mystery” seems to contribute to this negative perception. The main reason for.. More

  • Islam and Polygamy -II

    Polygamy, in the sense of having more than one wife at the same time, has been one of the chief issues due to which severe criticism has been directed against Islam. Non-Muslims decry Islam for permitting polygamy and allowing a man to have up to four wives at the same time, thus debasing women and slighting their status in society. It should be.. More

  • Was Prophet Muhammad influenced by Jews or Christians? -II

    The tradition that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, (may Allah exalt his mention), heard Qayss bin Saa`idah preach at the `Ukaath fair isforged and discarded, as one of its narrators, Muhammad bin Hallaaj Al-Laakhmi, is a confirmed liar. The suggestion that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, learnt from Zayd bin Haarithah,.. More

  • Was Prophet Muhammad influenced by Jews or Christians? - I

    Allegations The Orientalists allege that Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, (may Allah exalt his mention) was subject to the Judeo-Christian influence of his time and that the Quran reflects this influence. It was suggested that Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, had faced two big problems if he were to embrace.. More

  • Response to Pope Benedict XVI -I

    On Sept 12, 2006, Pope Benedict XIV, delivered a lecture at the University of Regensburg. The lecture was in German but was later translated into English by the Vatican under the title, The Three Stages in the Program of Dehellenization. My reply is based on that translation. The main theme of the Papal speech was the relationship between faith.. More

  • Response to Pope Benedict XVI -II

    The Quranic arguments against God being a father are based on this essential attribute of Him. These arguments can be paraphrased as follows: 1. Firstly, if God is the creator of every thing He must be the creator of the person called His son. A father does not however, create his child, he begets it. One cannot be a father of someone whom He.. More