History of Major Religions in Under 3 Minutes

I came across a video, posted by Business Insider, that shows how religions spread around the world. This video, primarily an interactive map, shows the growth of major religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and of course, Islam. The video, in itself, has some minor flaws, such as the fact that Hinduism is shown to…

There Are No Atheists On A Sinking Ship

“There are no atheists on a sinking ship” — this is an old and well-known saying. It is natural for a troubled human being to call out to Allah, and even the strongest of atheists turn to Allah when they are faced with adversity. As Allah says in The Quran 31:32, And when waves come…

Stoning is Not an Islamic Punishment

Not too long ago, The New York Times reported that a group of Muslims in Afghanistan had stoned to death a woman accused of adultery. On what legal basis did this group of Muslims base its judgment in committing this gruesome act of stoning? They could not have based it on the Quran, because the Quran…

Why is Polygamy Allowed in Islam?

One of the most frequently asked questions about Islam is — why does Islam allow polygamy? I recently read about an American singer who decided after reverting to Islam to have multiple wives. He kept doing everything that is forbidden in Islam, and he used Islam as an excuse for his polygamous lifestyle. Question is, why…

Islam Gave Me Answers I Always Wanted

I’ll start by saying that I am the epitome of an all-American girl. I was raised within a Christian family and it’s Christianity I was taught. I can clearly remember my years growing up wishing I wasn’t forced to go to church. I would attempt to purposely lose my Sunday shoes just hoping to be…

Why Did Emmanuel Adebayor Choose Islam?

Recently, famous footballer Emmanuel Adebayor reverted to Islam. The reactions to this were mixed — some were shocked, others upset, and still others happy that Adebayor did the right thing. That said, why exactly did Emmanuel Adebayor turn towards Islam? Well, the talented striker himself has provided us with the answers, and The Herald recently published a thirteen-point…

Tracing The Origins of Islamophobia

Of late, Islamophobia has emerged as a term that we get to hear everyday. It is used to define prejudice against, hatred towards, or irrational fear of, the religion of Islam and Muslims. Although the term “Islamophobia” is fairly recent, prejudice and hatred towards Islam is nothing new. After all, was it not Islamophobia that…