Tag Archives: Islam

Book Review: Misquoting Mohammad

Posted on December 29, 2015 by nathanalbright

Misquoting Mohammad: The Challenge And Choices Of Interpreting The Prophet’s Legacy, by Jonathan A.C. Brown In reading a book like this, which spends about 300 pages, including some very thoughtful and brief appendices, discussing the various matters of interpretation and … Continue reading →

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The Most Awkward Missionary Of All Time

Posted on December 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

My encounter with the most awkward missionary of all time began with a curious and inappropriate question: “Excuse me. Why do you hate Islam?” This message, which seemed to be assuming a lot of facts not in evidence, was followed … Continue reading →

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Arba’deen: The Politics Of Assembling Together

Posted on November 5, 2015 by nathanalbright

At present, the largest annual gathering together of people occurs in the city of Karbala, Iraq, for a festival known as Abra’een, which is a pilgrimage festival commemorating the death of Hussein in Ali after the battle of Karbala, after … Continue reading →

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You Want To Teach, But Not Be Taught

Posted on September 26, 2015 by nathanalbright

Earlier this week, there was a stampede during one of the stages of the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, where overcrowding and (apparently) the presence of a Saudi prince who quickly left the scene once the stampede began led … Continue reading →

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Today In History: On July 27, 1990, Jamaat Al-Musilmeen Attempted To Overthrow The Government Of Trinidad And Tobago

Posted on July 28, 2015 by nathanalbright

By mid-1990, the popularity of the reformist National Alliance for Reconstruction government had faded a little bit as perhaps unrealistic hopes for improvement were dashed by the reality of politics as usual in the small Caribbean island nation [1]. Two … Continue reading →

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Today In History: On July 16, 622, the Hijra Occurred, Starting The Islamic Calendar

Posted on July 17, 2015 by nathanalbright

Picture the scene. You are part of a group that has followed a charismatic, if somewhat authoritarian Arab in the city of Mecca, and you and your fellow believers are now faced with the bitterness of exile because of the … Continue reading →

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If I Forget You, O Jerusalem: A Critical Analysis Of The Observance Of International Qums Day

Posted on July 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today, the last Friday of Ramadan, many Muslims around the world keep a political holiday that is among the most disreputable and disgusting observances that can be found in our contemporary world. This festival is called International Qums Day, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Too Many To Jail

Posted on March 30, 2015 by nathanalbright

Too Many To Jail: The Story Of Iran’s Christians, by Mark Bradley [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.] As someone who has read books on the troubles of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Arab Spring, Christian Winter

Posted on March 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

Arab Spring, Christian Winter: Islam Unleashed On The Church And The World, by Ralph Stice [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Life Sentence Publishing/Aneko Press in exchange for an honest review. A copy of the book can … Continue reading →

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Allahu Akbar

Posted on January 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

Allahu akbar may be one of the most ironically well-known phrases from Arabic, largely because its use contradicts its meaning. The word, baldly translated, means “God is great.” Usually it is said by people who are engaged in behavior that … Continue reading →

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