Islamic Thought Seminars: September – December 2014
We are pleased to announce that our new Islamic Thought Online Seminars will run weekly from September – December 2014. Why Is It Important For Me To Attend? Whether you’re talking to your neighbour,...
View ArticleDon’t Shoot the Messenger: Muhammad Misunderstood
Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Muhammad Misunderstood One of the most misquoted and misunderstood men in history, we explore Muhammad’s (upon whom be peace) life to present you his character and influence....
View ArticleThe Corruption of the Bible: Changing God’s Word
The Corruption of The Bible: Changing God’s Word Inter-faith discussions and debates between Muslims and Christians open a can of theological worms. The arguments usually involve discussing the...
View ArticleIs God Good? Islam’s Response to the Problem of Evil and Suffering
Is God God? Islam’s Response to the Problem of Evil and Suffering Some argue that if God exists, He must be evil. They assert that since He has allowed so much suffering and evil in the world, He...
View ArticleOnline Seminar: Does Islam Need Feminism?
Some say Islam needs feminism, others say Muslims need feminism. What do you say? Far too often Islam’s vision for womanhood is viewed through the narrow prism of one or two laws that the media or...
View ArticleA Universe from Nothing? The Qur’an’s Argument for God
When we reflect upon our own existence we will come to the realisation, that at some point in time, we began to exist. Since we were once non-existent and are now in existence, it follows that we must...
View ArticleKnow God, Know Good: God and Objective Morality
Is killing an innocent 5 year old objectively morally wrong? If so, and it is doubtful that anyone will deny this, then it necessitates God’s existence. Please note that one has to be careful here, no...
View ArticleNo God, No You: Consciousness and God’s Existence
To fully understand the brain and the mind, in other words ‘consciousness’, relying on false materialist assumptions will lead to absurdities. It also ignores that which requires explaining in the...
View ArticleThe Unseen Link: The Argument from Dependency
Everything we perceive is dependent on something else for its existence. Nothing that we can perceive can survive independent of other things, as there is nothing in our perception that is...
View ArticleDivine Eloquence: The Literary and Linguistic Miracle of the Qur’an
The Qur’an was revealed in Arabia to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the 7th century. This period was known as an era of literary and linguistic perfection. The 7th century Arabs were socialised into being a...
View ArticleJihad on Poverty: How Islamic Values Can Feed The World
8 million people die of starvation every year. The majority are children under the age of 5. That is the same as population of children in France, Germany, Greece and Italy. The poorest 40 percent of...
View ArticleIs Atheism Unnatural? God and Our Natural Disposition
Atheists argue that the theist carries the burden of proof to show reasons for God’s existence. However, is this true? Who holds the burden of proof for the belief that the world exists outside of our...
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