Why I dont convert to Islam Paid Members Public
The Quran itself gives me plenty of reasons Dear Muslim missionary and emailer, During Islamic holy days and months I get a slight increase in emails from you that go something like this: "Come on, brother. During this holy time or month when we are conscious of God, accept
Why I write hard-hitting articles on Islam Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson After reading or skimming my articles at this website, maybe a few readers wonder why I bother to write about this religion, especially in such a hard-hitting way. After all, 9/11 is so long ago. Here are five major reasons that explain my motives, for what
Jesus and Muhammad on wealth Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Both Jesus and Muhammad said that we should give to the poor (and so do most world religions). But beyond this basic generosity, they had very different attitudes and policies on money. In Islam, the Third of Five Pillars, the zakat or alms tax, commands Muslims to
The Ultimate Goal of Islam: World Domination Paid Members Public
The Ultimate Goal of Islam James M. Arlandson Islamic terrorism may eventually be defeated in its large manifestations, like the one we saw on 9/11, but built into earliest Islam is an ultimate goalwhat is it, according to the Quran, the Hadith (Muhammads words and deeds outside of the
A Brief Explanation of the Trinity Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson What is the doctrine of the Trinity all about, anyway? Why do Christians hold to it? Where does it come from? What does it teach? Why does not Islam teach it? This article addresses these questions and more. As for Islam, Muhammad promises a painful punishment (i.
Torture in the Quran and early Islam Paid Members Public
Where is Islamic justice and human rights? James M. Arlandson Three main (twisted) purposes of torture are to punish criminals, to extract information, and to exact revenge. But torture by its nature is excess multiplied by excess, so it is wrong and unjust by its nature. It is at least
Top ten reasons why sharia is bad for all societies -- Islam and human rights Paid Members Public
Top ten reasons why sharia (Islamic law) is bad for all societies Does Islam really practice human rights? James M. Arlandson Muslim missionaries who understand the Quran and the hadith believe that sharia (Islamic law) expresses the highest and best goals for all societies. It is the will of Allah.
Top ten reasons why Islam is not a religion of peace Paid Members Public
Top ten reasons why Islam is NOT the religion of peace Violence in Muhammad's life and the Quran James M. Arlandson Ever since 9/11, Muslim leaders who have access to the national media have told us that Islam is the religion of peace and that violence does