My task here is twofold, first to show that European science was built on the Latin translations of the works of the great Muslim pioneers and secondly that the Muslim learning from 8th-12th centuries was heavily influenced by the teachings of the Holy Quran, the literal word of God, revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, may peace be on him.
Cave of Hira where the Prophet Muhammad had his first revelation!
The lead article by Zia H Shah MD
Muhammad: the Light for the Dark Ages of Europe!
Cave of Hira where the prophet had his first revelation! An honest study of the causes of the Dark Ages and European renaissance will lead to the inevitable conclusion that…
Alhambra in Granada Spain
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Benazir Bhutto’s children to take part in politics
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Pakistan’s State of Denial
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The Message: Mohammed: Messenger of God (A movie)
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Prayer’s Power To Improve Self-Control May Stem From Social Interaction, Scientists Say
Muslims offering Friday prayer outside the Dome of The Rock in Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. | By Piercarlo Valdesolo Our Source: The Huffington Post The religious find strength through God; this…
A small side-step into history: Spain’s Arabs outside of Spain: up to Switzerland
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Appeal for polygamy decriminalization still up in the air
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Lauren Booth: “A member of the Muslim Ummah, no longer a spectator from the outside”
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Remarriage of women with missing husbands
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eDigest: 122ND Qadian Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) Commences Today
Epigraph: And call to mind when We assigned to Abraham the site of the House and said, ‘Associate not anything with Me and keep My House clean for those who…
USA: Military sex assault reports jump by 50 percent
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Elements in judiciary, establishment conspired against PPP in May 11 poll: Bilawal
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Life of Ibn Arabi, Sufi and Savant
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