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    Did the Muslim Arabs commit wrong-doing in Sudan?

    Salam Alaikum, As I watch the following video, I can't help but wonder why these Christians are harboring such ill feelings towards the Muslim Arabs. I don't know all the history and I'm hoping that someone would enlighten me on this. I do realize there was a war but don't know much...
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    A look at the King James Version in all its iterations

    A look at the King James Version in all its iterations Published Thu, Nov 25, 2010 02:00 AM Modified Thu, Nov 25, 2010 06:38 AM BY JOHN MURAWSKI - Staff Writer It is the most oft-cited and revered English-language Bible, yet few of its admirers can claim to have read this...
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    Question for Dr. Bart Ehrman

    I guess I'm posting this here hoping that Dr. Bart Ehrman (to whom I hold high respect) would stumble upon it and perhaps answer it. The following quotes are from the interview between Terry Gross on Fresh Air of NPR and Dr. Ehrman as they discuss his book God's Problem. Somewhere mid point in...
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    Women don't touch/read torah in Jewish traditions?

    Just read the following: "Because women don't touch or read the Torah in the most traditional Orthodox Jewish settings, they also are forbidden from touching or reading the Torah at the Western Wall." I find this very strange. I wonder if shyhijabi can shed some light on this tradition!!! Am...
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    Light houses are more helpful than churches

    "I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life I have absenteed myself from Christian assemblies. Light houses are more helpful than Churches." Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
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    You need to buy this book if you live among Christians

    The lies about Muhammad: An answer to the book "the truth about Muhammad" Moustafa Zayed (Author) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1453618155 .
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    Myriam Francois-Cerrah

    :salam2: Myriam Francois-Cerrah -- Very impressive revert sister from UK.. Nice watch. Do we misunderstand Islam part 1 Do we misunderstand Islam part 2 Do we misunderstand Islam part 3 .
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    Is Michael Sells Muslim?

    Salam Alaikum Is he Muslim?? http://divinity.uchicago.edu/faculty/sells.shtml .
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    Holy Man lives without food/water for 70 years?

    :salam2: What do you guys have to say about this: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591747,00.html?test=latestnews ...
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    Why is Martin Luther King more celebrated than Malcolm X ?

    :salam2: I wonder if a knowledgeable person can answer my curiosity on this topic. It has been becoming more apparent to me that people in the US (including African Americans and Africans) place far more value on Martin Luther King than Malcolm X, and they celebrate his achievements even...
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    Newly Reverts - Do you pray in Arabic ?

    :salam2: So.. I need some help and info. I have a brother in our local masjid who just recently reverted al hamdu lil Lah.. He has asked me to meet with him tomorrow to teach him how to pray; which I'll be happily doing. My question is; what is the best way to proceed? He does not know a...
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    A Brief History of the Quranic Texts by Shabir Ally - Must See

    An incredible video .. Everyone should watch. Our Quran was revealed in 7 modes to our beloved prophet (pbu). Currently there are various different readings of the Quran that exist in the world; all sanctioned by Allah Almighty, and none impact the integrity of the Quran. We all should be...
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    Brother Frank_H_Smith needs to go on thedeenshow

    :salam2: Just popped in my mind as I read your posts. It would be awesome if Brother Eddie interviews you. Are you far from Chicago? .
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    Please tell me who sings this beautiful song

    :salam2: Also; if anyone knows where I can buy the entire album or download from the web, I would appreciate the info.. Thank you. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbOZcKhkfEA&feature=related .
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    Was Eve created from Adam's Rib really??

    :salam2: I don't recall any instance in the Quran that claims so. Has it been mentioned in the sunnah?? If not, what is the fact?? Thank you .
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    Update of popular 'NIV' Bible due in 2011

    The scholars and publishers behind the world's leading English language evangelical Bible announced Tuesday that they would publish a updated translation in 2011. "And we'll make sure we get it right this time," says Keith Danby, president and chief executive officer of Biblica, once known as...
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    Open House in Raleigh North Carolina USA on Saturday

    :salam2: We are holding an open house in our Mosque in Raleigh NC this Saturday July 25 from 2pm to 5pm insha Allah. Please attend if you can, and tell your friends and neighbors. The agenda is as follow: A tour of the Mosque Presentation on Islam Delicacies from the Muslim...
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    What is going on in Indonesia ??

    snippet from Al Jazeerah: "1999-2001: Bloody clashes between Muslims and Christians in eastern Indonesia kill 9,000 people and reportedly draw in al-Qaeda-linked fighters from the Middle East and Europe. Many Indonesian fighters go on to become members of JI. " I am trying to find out...
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    Did the American people hear about Israeli War Crimes in Gaza?

    :salam2: NOT... They have no clue. However, my good American friend who happened to be a free thinker and knowledge seeker has surprised me a few days ago. After reading on BBC about the latest Israeli soldiers breaking the silence about Gaza, he went searching for any American coverage to...
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    What is the deal between Uighur and Han Muslims?

    :salam2: I have been reading about the fighting for the past few weeks but I have yet to understand what the conflict is all about. Would someone please enlighten me with the details? It is very saddening to me to see two Muslim groups killing each other as apposed to uniting together...
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