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Abdullah ibn Salam, Jewish Rabbi, Medina

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18June2012

Al-Husayn ibn Salam was a Jewish rabbi in Yathrib [Medina] who was widely respected and honored by the people of the city, even by those who were not Jewish.   He was known for his piety and goodness, his upright conduct, … Continue reading

Reverend David Benjamin Keldani, Catholic Priest, Iran

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18June2012

When asked how he came to Islam he wrote: “My conversion to Islam cannot be attributed to any cause other than the gracious direction of the Almighty Allah.  Without this Divine guidance all learning, search and other efforts to find … Continue reading

Moisha Krivitsky, Ex-Rabbi, Dagestan

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18June2012

The Rabbi of Makhachkala synagogue embraced Islam.  Every person has a different way of coming to the Truth.  For Moisha Krivitsky this way led through a faculty of law, a synagogue and a prison.  The lawyer-to-be becomes a Rabbi, then … Continue reading

Idris Tawfiq, Catholic Priest, UK

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18June2012

“Strongest among men in enmity to the Believers wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the Believers wilt thou find those who say “We are Christians”: because amongst these are men devoted to … Continue reading

The Family in Islam (part 3 of 3): Parenting

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18June2012

Parenting One of the reasons that the Islamic family works is because of its clearly defined structure, where each member of the household knows his or her role.  The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon … Continue reading

The Family in Islam (part 2 of 3): Marriage

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18June2012

Marriage “And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell with them in serenity and tranquility.  And He has put love and compassion between your hearts.  Truly in that are signs … Continue reading

The Family in Islam (part 1 of 3): The Appeal of Islamic Family Life

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18June2012

In Islam, considering the well-being of the “other” instead of just the “self” is a virtue so rooted in the religion that it is evident even to those outside it.  The British humanitarian and civil rights lawyer, Clive Stafford-Smith, a … Continue reading

What Drives People to Convert to Islam? (part 2 of 2)

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18June2012

The Quran challenges humanity at large to think, reflect and ponder over their affairs on numerous occasions.  This is some of what the Quran states: ·        Thus do We explain the verses (and their signification) in detail for the people who … Continue reading

What Drives People to Convert to Islam? (part 1 of 2)

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18June2012

The nature of religious faith is quite mysterious.  As part of their religious faiths, people believe in a variety of deities.  There are people who have religious faith in the unseen supreme inimitable power, and then there are others who … Continue reading

Asmaa’u Allah Al-Hosna

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18June2012

Asmaa’u Allah Al-Hosna أسماء الله الحسنى