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Outline of an Introductory Presentation on Islam
Outline of an Introductory Presentation on Islam for Use by CUI Trained Speakers The Spirit of Islam Prepared by Dr. M. Ali Chaudry Basic Beliefs Islam means submission to the Will of God; root word, Salam, means Peace. (Followers of Islam are called...
Does the Qur’an Teach Violence?
Does the Qur’an Teach Violence? By Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi ( pakistanlink.com/religion.html ) Q: Does Islam really teach peace? I am a Christian and I do not hate Muslims, but I read in the Qur’an verses like, “And slay them wherever...
A Cure For Terrorism
Written by Dr. Robert Dickson Crane Terrorism is a result of causes. Combating the results is only half the battle. We can now address causes without undue concern that the exercise will be construed to support Osama bin Laden. I. The Problem The biggest...
A Muslim Challenge & Muslim Response
Written By Dr. Robert Dickson Crane Extremists breed extremism. Extremism feeds on fear of destruction, and such fear after 9/11 became universal in the international hall of mirrors. Supporters of Osama bin Laden conjured up a lethal threat from...
ISLAM, TERRORISM, AND THE “SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE”
Collective Guilt in the Cause of Counter-Terrorism The influential founder and editor of the National Review, William F. Buckley, Jr., has used his podium to defend the most extremist of all the barrage of recent hate attacks on Islam, namely, the scurrilous...
SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL JIHAD
Written by Dr. Robert Dickson Crane The “grand strategy” of Islam has always been to address issues of conscience in both domestic and foreign policy by focusing on causes rather than merely on effects. It focuses on the inner rather than the...
Who Speaks for Islam?
John Esposito and Dalia Mogahed The politicization of scholars, experts and media commentators post 9/11 has created a minefield for policymakers and the general public. Many are caught between the contending positions of seemingly qualified experts as...
Exploiting the Muslim- Jewish divide
Another wedge issue Exploiting the Muslim- Jewish divide is the wrong way to win votes. By Salam Al-Marayati and Steven B. Jacobs , June 26, 2008 The Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2008 There’s a disturbing trend in this 2008 election....
The Spread of Islam
The Spread of Islam: A Divine Answer to Civilizational Collapse? by Dr. Robert D. Crane The spread of Islam originally was and may still be a divine answer to the worldwide collapse of civilization. To my knowledge, this thesis has not been addressed...