In some parts of the Middle East and other areas of the Muslim world, a woman may be beaten severely by her husband or male relatives for something as ridiculous as not having dinner prepared on time.

“The first Sanctuary established for the people is the one in Bakk’a, blessed, and a guidance for the worlds. In it are clear signs: the situation of Abraham.

In many discussions I have witnessed regarding the subject of alcohol, the conclusion predominantly is that it has been `forbidden` or that it is `off-limits` regardless if the person debating is a follower of the Hadiths or is researching based o

- Ibrahim broke the Idols and then lied about it, how true is this concept?

- He placed the axe on the shoulder of the big idol to shift accountability, right?

The rapid collapse of the Taliban regime in 2001 and the advancement of the Northern Alliance was very much predicted by all military and strategic analysts. The constant US bombing pounded whatever military the Taliban had and the physiological warfare had most of their troops ready to defect the first chance they got.

While a 21st century army defeating the 19th (or 20th) century army may have been as ‘clear as day’ to many people, it came as an utter ‘shock’ to most religious Muslims who could not understand how the GOD that they believe and worship could abandon His people!

The Taliban were strict Sunni Muslims by the very definition of the word…they prayed the obligatory 5-times a day and prayed the additional ‘extra credit’ prayers as well…they grew their beards in emulation of the beloved prophet… they dressed in the traditional dress of the 6th century Arabs using turbans and long clothing…they forbade television and cinema which cause evil & vice…

"And kill them wherever you find them..." (Quran 2:191)

The first aya of Al-Fatiha firmly establishes that these two names refer to Allah, the Supreme Power, and to Him exclusively.

In today's version of Islam, we hear that the religion has been built upon 5-Pillars which, if upheld, grant the person a very high chance of his/her succeeding in this worldly life and entering paradise...

The 5-Pillars are described as follows:

1. Witnessing there is no god but GOD, and that Mohammed is His messenger;
2. The daily Prayer/Salat - 5-times per day;
3. The obligatory charity (zakat) amounting to 2.5% per annum;
4. Fasting the month of Ramadhan;
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once.

Why does man deny God's profound signs within himself and throughout creation? Why did early peoples deny the miracles God sent to them?