About Islam and The Prophet Muhammad
The word ‘Islam’ simply means submission to god, and a Muslim is one who follows the laws of Islam. The revelation of Islam was given to Muhammad, who is revered by Muslims as the greatest prophet....
View ArticleIslam in our World Today
| 20th and 21st Century Islam :: “Since 1945 the number of mosques in England grew from 1 to well over 1000. Over 300 of these mosques are in former churches.” The Oil Boom The second half of the...
View ArticleAbdullah and Amina
Mohammed’s parents Kaaba in Mecca Relatively little is known of the lives of Mohammed’s parents. The father of Mohammed, Abdullah, lived from AD 545-570. His full name was Abd Allah ibn Abd al...
View ArticleArabs in the Bible
God really loves Arabs Muslims are found in literally hundreds of different ethnic groups around the world. Possibly three quarters of the world’s Muslims are not from an Arabic background; however,...
View ArticleFatimah, Mohammed’s Daughter
Born in Mecca in AD 605, died in Medina in AD 632. Fatimah (Fatima) was the name of the favourite daughter of Mohammed. Her name means “she who weans.” She was considered one of four perfect women by...
View ArticleHow Islam Split – Ali, Hassan and Hussein
Mohammed’s cousin and adopted son Born in about AD 600 – died January AD 661 Ali was the cousin, adopted son and son-in-law of Mohammed. He married Mohammed’s daughter Fatimah in AD 624. His name means...
View ArticleKhadijah bint Khuwaylid
Considered by the prophet Mohammed to be one of four perfect women, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (daughter of Khuwaylid) was Mohammed’s first wife. Widely known to be a very virtuous woman, she earned the...
View ArticleThe Shi’a Expectation of the End Times
Shi’a (Shi’ite) Muslims are a minority within the Muslim community, making up about 10-15% of all Muslims worldwide. They separated themselves from the mainstream Muslim community soon after Mohammed’s...
View ArticleAisha – Mohammed’s Favorite Wife
Commonly referred to as Mohammed’s favourite wife, Aisha bint Abu Bakr (the daughter of Abu Bakr) was formally engaged to the Prophet at the age of six. The betrothal was initiated through Aisha’s...
View ArticleMohammed, Initial Revelations and Relationships
Mohammed is revered by all Muslims as the last and greatest prophet. In Islam, Mohammed is considered the “ideal man.” Mohammed is in no way considered divine, nor is he worshipped, but he is the model...
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