A glimpse at the foundations of human rights laid by Islam.

The racial equality espoused by Islam and practical examples from history.  Part 1: Racism in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

The racial equality espoused by Islam and practical examples from history.  Part 2: Examples from the era of the Prophet.

The racial equality espoused by Islam and practical examples from history.  Part 3: The Hajj and the diversity found amongst the Muslims of today.

Power and politics in human rights.

Only God grants true human rights.

How Islam deals with issues still unmanageable in contemporary society.

The article discussed three issues: (a) slavery in Judeo-Christian tradition (b) pre Civil War slavery in the US (c) modern slavery.

Slavery is illegal in all Muslim countries.  The article outlines the humane rules of Shariah for dealing with slaves when it existed.  References are made to the primary sources of Islam: the Quran and the instructions of Prophet Muhammad.  Also, some interesting historical observations are made.

The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.  This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part 1: God is more than just The-Merciful and All-Powerful.

The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part 2: God has the picture; we just have a pixel.

The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part 3: Some lessons from the story of Moses and Khidr.

The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.  This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part 4: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil. 

The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial.  This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way.  Part 5: Some of the reasons God has given for the existence of evil—continued.

A look at the various principles of Islam which show that Islam is truly a mercy to the world, and the indiscriminate violence and terrorism is not condoned by the religion.

Refutation of a common myth that states Islam was spread by the sword and that people were forced to become Muslims.

Kindness between spouses as a reflection of faith.

The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women.  Part 1: The concept of veiling in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women.  Part 2: Women in relation to sex, education, and the original sin in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The veil and its meaning in Islam and the Judeo-Christian tradition, as well as a brief look at the Islamic stance towards women.  Part 3: Status of women in some Muslim countries, why ‘free’ Western women are turning to Islam, and a brief look at some of the rights Islam granted to women.

A glimpse of the concept of polygamy in Islam.

Some of the reasons why polygamy has been allowed in Islam, from population statistics to the physical nature of humans.

An exposition on the hypocritical and ethnocentric Western attitude on polygamy.

The history of polygamy and its legal status in the religions of Judaism and Christianity.

Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society.  Part 1: Polygamy in history and modern Western society.

Polygamy in Islam in comparison with other religions and modern society.  Part 2: Polygamy in Islam.

The various civil, social, political and economic rights which have been given to women in Islam.

The complimentary roles of husbands and wives in Islam.

The evolution of western attitude towards women: Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian tradition.

The various types of female genital cutting (FGC), its geography, and the different reasons it was performed in various societies.

A discussion of the notion that female “sunnah” circumcision, or Type I FGC, has an Islamic basis.

To be treated equally, or justice, does not always mean that each is the same.  This article sheds some light on the differences between men and women found by modern science, and how these results reflect the way justice is met to each of the two sexes in various realms of modern day life.

Spiritual equality of men and women as mentioned in the Quran, and a glance at the differences between the genders in other aspects of life.

Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’  Part 2.

A Muslim woman explains why she has chosen to wear the Hijab, not out of repression, but liberation.

Henry Makow, the inventor of the board game Scruples, and the author of A Long Way to go for a Date, gives his views on the Burka (Hijab) vs. the Bikini.

An article published in The Times about the rise of Islam in the UK, and why most of those who convert are women.

Taken from a lecture that was given at McGill University in Canada on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part One: An explanation of the fundamental difference in world views between the West and Islam in regards to women, and a glimpse of Greek and Early Christian views on women.

A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Two: The stance taken by the West today as reaction to previous view, and the Islamic world view concerning women.

A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Three: The difference between Islamic and Western World Views, and a glimpse of some of the rights granted to women 1400 years ago by Islam.

A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Four: Although, men and women, both in their humanity and spirituality, Islam teaches that they are different in their roles in life.

A university lecture on how Islam elevated the status of women.  Part Four: How Islam saved the status of women.

An alternative look at becoming a Supermom.

How Islam truly liberates women.

The status of woman and gender equity in Islam.

The social, legal and political aspect of women in Islam.

Even in the face of adversity Muslim women choose to obey God.

The real status of women in Islam.

A marriage option with a long and valid history.

Mary (Mariam) the daughter of Imran and the mother of Jesus.

Assiya, the foster mother of Moses and the wife of Pharaoh.

Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammed, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.

Fatimah, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad. 

A brief reminder of the place of women in Islam followed by several short biographies of women scholars.

More short biographies of women scholars in Islam.

The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, even those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life.  Part 1.

The forgiveness of the Prophet towards non-Muslims, even those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life.  Part 2: More examples.

The tenets of the religion which ensure the general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.

The types of non-Muslim societies in an Islamic nation, and an introduction to general rights of non-Muslims in Islam.

The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

The right of non-Muslims to preservation of their human dignity with discussion of historical precedents and textual evidence.

Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’

Islam gives members of other faiths the right to practice their faiths.  A historical analysis of Islamic principle of ‘No compulsion in religion.’  Part 2.

The right of non-Muslims to follow their own laws and are not under compulsion to follow Islamic Law.

Examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims and justice as a right.

Further examples of Islamic justice towards non-Muslims and justice as a right.

Protection of life, property, and honor of non-Muslims under Islamic Law.

Receiving good treatment is the right of a non-Muslim under Islam, not just a matter of courtesy.

Poor and needy non-Muslims have the right to social security under Islamic Law.  Examples from history where non-Muslims were provided from the public treasury.

The right of non-Muslims to be protected against outside aggression in return for paying jizya.

In no way does Islam preach forced conversions, rather, this is something forbidden by clear texts.

An example of how a great leader dealt with those who showed him enmity.

Not all Muslims understand and follow their religion.

What does Islam say about violence and war?

Sometimes the foundation of Islam is blurred by ignorance.

This two-part article series discusses the rights of non-Muslims living in Islamic countries. Part 1 discusses the mercy Islam shows to all creation and about the sanctity of non-Muslims’ lives and property.

This two-part article series discusses the rights of non-Muslims living in Islamic countries.  Part 2 defines who are the “people under a covenant” and lists the rights of such non-Muslims.

How the changing face of the media has contributed to the rise of Islamophobia.

Is Bahaism true Islam?  Part 1: The Origin and History of the Bahai’s.

A brief look at the some of the beliefs of the Baha’i faith which contradict the basic Islamic beliefs, as well as some contradictions found in some of its essential teachings.

A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam, with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed.  Part One: Belief in God.

A glimpse of how Shiites and Shiism differ from Islam, with a few demonstrative examples in matters of creed.  Part Two: The Testimony or Declaration of Faith, the previous Scriptures, the Quran, and the Prophets.  A religion based upon the succession of Imams.

A court ruling overturning a fifteen year British ban on its leader, Louis Farrakhan, has propelled the so-called Nation of Islam into the headlines.  Michael Young examines the Islamic credentials of these self-styled “Muslims”.

Some statements of prominent people who left the Nation.

A brief look at how Sufism differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam.  This first part defines Sufism, mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam in the concept of belief in God, belief in the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessing and mercy of God be upon him) and belief in Heaven and Hell.

Some principles of Sufism, the role of the “Sheikh”, The Covenant, “Dhikr” and Sufism’s stance on the interpretation of the Quran; all of which strongly contradict the teachings of Islam.

A brief look at how Ahmadiyyah differs and contradicts the teachings of Islam.  This first part mentions its origins and how it differs from Islam and how it broke up into two groups.

Some principles of Ahmadiyyah, their view on the finality of the Message of God, the Quran, Prophet Muhammad and Jihad.

Concluding part of the Ahmadiyyah article, includes a quick overview of the fallacies of Mirza Ghulam Ahmed, and the stance of mainstream Muslims towards Ahmadiyyah.

The rise and history of a religion incorrectly associated with Islam.

There is no god but God and science fiction stories make strange bedfellows.

A brief description of the misguided people known collectively as Quranists and some points regarding the second source of Islamic law, the Sunnah.