What is Jihad?

Islam supports peace based on justice. It permits the use of force as a last resort to defend human rights. Muslims are encouraged to stand against tyranny. The term “jihad” is used both by some Muslims and by most Orientalists and critics of Islam...

What is the status of women in Islam? What is their role in Muslim societies?

Women and men are equal in all human rights. Muslim societies are beginning to revive and practice this fundamental teaching of Islam The Qur’an affirms that there is no difference in the souls of men and women, and they are equal in the sight of God....

Is there a conflict between Islam and America? Does one have to choose between being an American and a Muslim?

Our country is America and our faith is Islam. Therefore, there is no need to choose between them. The reason for this is that the principles that governed and motivated the founders of America are identical with the principles developed by the classical...