An Islamic Perspective on Sexuality - In Islam, sexuality is considered part of our identity as human beings. In His creation of humankind, God distinguished us from other animals by giving us reason and will such that we can control behavior that, in other species, is governed solely by instinct. So, although sexual relations ultimately can result in the reproduction and survival of the human race, an instinctual concept, our capacity for self-control allows us to regulate this behavior. Also, the mere fact that human beings are the only creatures who engage in sexual relations once they are beyond the physical capacity for reproduction, sets us apart from all other species which engage in sex for the sole purpose of reproduction.
What does the Qur’an say about Jesus?
December 27, 2010 | Author:
What does the Qur’an say about Jesus? – In the Qur’an, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called ‘Isa in Arabic). The Qur’an recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God’s permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God. The Qur’an also repeatedly reminds that Jesus was a human prophet sent by God, not part of God Himself. Below are some direct quotations from the Qur’an regarding his life and teachings of Jesus.
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Do Muslims celebrate Halloween?
October 29, 2010 | Author:
Do Muslims celebrate Halloween? How is Halloween perceived in Islam? To make an informed decision, we need to understand the history and traditions of this festival.
Turning Sex Into Sadaqa ( an act of voluntary kindness pleasing to God )
October 19, 2010 | Author:
Turning Sex Into Sadaqa ( an act of voluntary kindness pleasing to God ) – “Women shall have rights similar to the rights upon them; according to what is equitable and just; and men have a degree of advantage over them.” (Quran, 2:216)
They do indeed! This passage of the Holy Quran was revealed in connection with the rights of women following a divorce, but it also has a general sense. One basic right of every person taking on a contract never to have sex other than with their own legitimate partner is that each spouse should therefore provide sexual fulfillment (imta’) to the other, as part of the bargain.
Men and Women Came From The Same Essence
October 8, 2010 | Author:
Men and Women Came From The Same Essence - Today people think that women are liberated in the West and that the women’s liberation movement began in the 20th century. Actually, the women’s liberation movement was not begun by women but was revealed by God to a man in the seventh century by the name of Muhammad (peace be uponhim), who is known as the last Prophet of Islam. The Qur’an and theTraditions of the Prophet (Hadith or Sunnah) are the sources from whichevery Muslim woman derives her rights and duties.
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The Realization of the Goal of Islam In Faithful and Observant Communal Life
September 30, 2010 | Author:
The Realization of the Goal of Islam In Faithful and Observant Communal Life – Muslims believe that they have been called by God to establish a righteous human political and social order on earth. The only way to live gratefully as God’s caliphs is to make full use of what he has bestowed on humankind. The fundamental Islamic doctrine of the divine unity requires a unified human religious community as well. Tawhid is the Islamic name for this unity. But it is not a matter of mere number, in the sense that one is different from two and three and so forth. Rather, tawhid means “unification”; it has verbal force. Muslims declare God to be One and reinforce, indeed embody that declaration with strenuous efforts at unity in their doctrinal, ritual-devotional, and communal lives, which are regulated by the Qur’an and Muhammad’s teaching and example as contained in his Sunna.
Better Muslim Than Gay
September 22, 2010 | Author:
Better Muslim Than Gay – Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about how much my people are under attack in America today. The thing is, though, as an American Muslim, I don’t really feel under attack. Annoyed? Sure. But attacked? No.
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A Model for Islam in America
September 20, 2010 | Author:
A Model for Islam in America – Last week, a Qur’an was burned in East Lansing, Michigan. What, you didn’t hear about it? The Muslims of that community did not take to the streets in violent protest? This story is not about what happened, but about how the community responded.
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This is a dark side of our humanity
September 11, 2010 | Author:
This is a dark side of our humanity – A pastor from a small non-denominational Church in Florida has received unprecedented world wide coverage for his plan to burn a few copies of the Quran.
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Islam the “Peaceful Religion”
September 8, 2010 | Author:
Islam the “Peaceful Religion” – And then there is the question of characterizing Islam as “peaceful” and doing so under duress. That is, when you are being pursued and hounded by people who brand you as totally irrational and uncontrollably violent.
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