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2017-07-19T16:32:36-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

What “Jihad” Actually Means in 21 Tweets

Last updated on: July 19, 2017 at 4:32 pm By Dilshad Ali

One of the most misunderstood, hotly debated and fear/anger-inducing words in our public vernacular is “jihad,” which means many different things to different people, not all of which are true. The word jihad has been commandeered by ISIS and other extremist groups, whipped into a frenzy by various elements in the media and paraded around by many different groups to represent the most fiery version of Muslims – those who “declare a holy war on the rest of the world.”... Read more

2017-06-02T10:05:46-05:00

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Manchester Attack and Biases

Last updated on: June 2, 2017 at 10:05 am By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Ijaz Ahmad Yesterday, I attended a seminar by Professor Mahzarin Banaji of Harvard University on the topic of unconscious bias. It was an incredibly mind-opening seminar that brought many biases I hold to the surface. But it also enabled me, in a way, to see the biases that other people hold, specifically towards the Muslim community. Last week, 22 people lost their lives to another senseless act of bloodshed in Manchester, UK. As Ahmadi Muslims, we extend our condolences... Read more

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2017-05-29T18:27:12-05:00

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Leadership and Islam

Last updated on: May 29, 2017 at 6:27 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Kwabena Osman There is no doubt that in every institution be it religious or secular, leadership plays a vital role in its progress. That is why every town, city or nation has to have people who lead. Even in the animal kingdom, there is a well observed role of leadership. When camels move in the desert, it is observed that a dominant male leads and the rest follow in whichever direction it goes. The leader of any organization plays... Read more

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2017-05-15T12:53:25-05:00

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The United States and Middle-Eastern Arms Trade — A Closer Look

Last updated on: May 15, 2017 at 12:53 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

One of the justifications that is often given for selling weapons to such nations is that it boosts the economy. While true, this is done with a great cost in human lives. Read more

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2017-05-05T16:54:28-05:00

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The Koran is a primer for peace

Last updated on: May 5, 2017 at 4:54 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

Originally Published in The Financial Times From Dr Sohail Husain, Pittsburgh, PA, US Sir, David J Critchley (Letters, March 31) suggests that the Koran is an inherently violent document. He takes exception to the reference from the Koran I had cited (Letters, March 28) that killing one innocent person is akin to killing all of humanity. He argues that a problematic caveat is that the Koran condones capital punishment under certain circumstances. I believe that such objections arise from simply... Read more

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2017-04-17T15:30:37-05:00

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Book Review: Paul and the Pharisee Conspiracy Against Jesus

Last updated on: April 17, 2017 at 3:30 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Labeeb Ahmad An Enlightening Explanation of Paul’s Deliberate Corruptions of Jesus’ Teachings & it’s Consequences for Humanity This book caught my eye because of the numerous unresolved questions I had regarding the roots of Christianity. Based on my religious studies, it always seemed that the majority of the gospel of Christ – the teachings spoken by Jesus and promulgated by the apostles he commissioned during his life – and Christianity’s most fundamental doctrines had a major conflict. When I... Read more

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2017-04-07T16:30:02-05:00

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A Muslim Imam’s Response to the London Attack

Last updated on: April 7, 2017 at 4:30 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Imam Azam Akram As a Muslim Imam (Religious Minister), I find myself in a bind each time an atrocious act against Humanity is committed. Whether it is an act of terror or an act of injustice. That is because my eight years of formal training in the Qur’an, Sunnah, Hadith, and authentic teachings of Islam have no basis for these atrocities. In an act of terrorism, an individual attacked Parliament killing 4 and injuring 40 others. I cannot but... Read more

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2017-04-04T14:35:32-05:00

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Ahmadi Muslims bring CT together for “True Islam Requires Patriotism” Symposium at New Haven City Hall

Last updated on: April 4, 2017 at 2:35 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

& Patriotism Tuesday, April 4th Keynote Session 6:00 – 7:30 PM at New Haven City Hall, Second Floor, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, 165 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510 Ahmadi Muslims bring CT together for “True Islam Requires Patriotism” Symposium at New Haven City Hall In the rude awakening of the Westminster attack, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT is bringing their nationwide True Islam educational campaign countering extremism to New Haven City Hall on Tuesday, April 4th. The dynamic... Read more

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2017-03-29T21:17:13-05:00

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Response to the London Attack

Last updated on: March 29, 2017 at 9:17 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Adil Khan I was in London four days before the attack in front of Parliament on the 22nd in which 3 people were killed and 40 others injured. I was visiting both for a medical school interview, and—more importantly for me—a personal meeting with my Beloved Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the Khalifa of Islam, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. He is a well-recognized champion of world peace, and is uncannily—given the timing of yesterday’s tragic event—scheduled to headline the Ahmadiyya... Read more

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2017-02-24T12:01:12-05:00

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Response to TheReligionOfPeace

Last updated on: February 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm By Muslims Writers Guild of America

by Imam Rizwan Khan Someone recently emailed asking if I could explain certain teachings of Islam. I googled what he wrote and found that he had entirely copy pasted his objections from the following website: http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/violence.aspx. Obviously basing your understanding of Islam on an anti-Islamic website is not an academically honest way to approach any subject, but he seemed confident that this was an accurate representation of what Islam teaches. Unfortunately his was not an isolated case. Most people who... Read more

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