Identifying Radicals, Reformers and Revivalists

Well, I hope you’re buckled in because we’re finishing this week off with two very exciting lessons!  Our excursion today will take us deeper into the world of Muslim activists, and tomorrow’s excursion...well, I’m holding on to that surprise!  But be prepared...it may very well challenge your thinking! It is likely no surprise to you …

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Islam: A Religion of Peace or Violence?

Welcome back friends!  Are you ready to launch into deeper water today?  Let’s go! Yesterday we took a brief look at the history and theology of Islam.  Today, let’s get back to this week’s big question: “Is Islam a religion of peace?” Where do you go when you want to learn the true meaning of …

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Examining the Truth about Islam

Is Islam a religion of peace?  Many say it is and many say it is not. Let’s begin today’s study with some direct quotes. “The defeatists should fear Allaah lest they distort this religion and cause it to become weak on the basis of the claim that it is a religion of peace. Yes, it …

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The Qur’an and Muslim Sects

Welcome back, friends!  Yesterday we launched week 7 of our study together by looking at the rise of Islam and its prophet Muhammad.  Today, we'll continue our study by taking a brief look at the Qur'an and Muslim sects. "Qur'an" (Koran) means "recitation," as according to Muslim tradition, Allah recited the Qur'an to the prophet …

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