Anti-Islam villains of the pax
A controversial anti-Islam demonstration in Brussels has descended from tragedy to farce.
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Faith and punishment in Islam
In Islam, apostasy and faithlessness are sins, but they are not worldly crimes. Those who claim otherwise are making a mistake.
Read MoreTime for a different hymn sheet about Muslims and terrorism
I’m sick of hearing the same old tune about how Muslims are silent in their condemnation of terrorism. It’s high time for a different song.
Read MoreAre we in the throes of a Christian jihad?
Many in the west fear the threat posed by political Islam. But there is a more ominous menace closer to home: Christian fundamentalism.
Read MoreA history of violence by British ‘jihadis’
British-born ‘jihadis’ have been wreaking havoc at home and abroad for generations, lured by a heady mix of idealism, romance and rebellion.
Read MoreThe irreverent and the faithless of the Muslim world
Ridiculing and questioning Islam, Muhammad, the Quran and religion in general is an ancient tradition in Muslim countries.
Read MoreA war on erroneus myths about the West
It is time to dispel the myths that conservative Muslims often propagate about ‘the West’.
Read MoreA war on erroneous myths about Muslims
It is time to dispel the myths surrounding Muslims – namely, that we are all terrorist, anti-feminist teetotallers.
Read MoreRestoring faith in national unity
Egypt does not have a history of sectarian strife but pretending that all is rosy in communal relations could lead to the Balkanisation of Egyptian society. Restoring faith in national unity requires migrating religion to the private domain.
Read MoreMuhammad cartoons: Graven images and poor reflections
It is perplexing that a few crude cartoons of Muhammad can spark an international crisis overshadowing war, political oppression and economic and social injustice. It reflects poorly on Muslim intolerance, while unmasking the uglier face of western prejudice.
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