Islam Blog

First church in Qatar since coming of Islam
Opponents of the church quote a tradition attributed to the Prophet Mohammed which reads: “There shall be no two religions in the Arabian peninsula.” Alluding to this Tradition, articles have appeared in the local press bearing titles such as “No cross shall be raised under the [...]

The truth behind Israel’s “generous” offer to the Palestinians

One indisputable fact that has accompanied the entire “peace process” is that Israel will simply not relinquish control voluntarily over the West Bank and East Jerusalem. It will not relinquish the core of its settlement system, or control of the West Bank aquifers, or sway over [...]

Taking the veil in Turkey
Secularists cannot simply impose a ban on head scarves just for the sake of secularism! That cannot be called a liberal approach because by banning head scarves, secularists can be trampling on the rights of women who consider it their religious right to wear the veil.
Definitely a step in the right [...]

Egypt agrees Abbas plan for Gaza border
Under the agreement, Malki said, Abbas’ presidential guard would provide security at the crossing. The presidential guard had been stationed there until June, when Hamas routed forces loyal to Abbas’ secular Fatah faction and seized control of the impoverished territory of 1.5 million people.
“Hamas will be told this is [...]