“Son of Who?” by Shaikh Yusuf Estes

Does the belief in Jesus, peace be upon him, as a ‘son of God’ really make sense? What exactly does ‘son of God’ mean? Can true salvation from God, be the punishment of someone else who is innocent from any of these crimes, to be punished as though he were guilty? Does God need someone … Read more

Bible A Closer Look by Shaikh Yusuf Estes

First of all, let me begin by saying that I am a former Christian, preacher, minister of music and organist for a long number of years in the Disciples of Christ Church, Baptist, Methodist churches and The Church of God. I totally and completely accepted the teachings and concepts of salvation within the Christian church … Read more

Answers to Non-Muslims by Dr. Zakir Naik

INTRODUCTION Da’wah is a duty Most Muslims know that Islam is a universal religion, meant for all mankind. Allah (swt) is the Lord of the entire Universe, and Muslims have been entrusted with the duty of conveying His message to all mankind. Alas, most Muslims today have become callous towards this duty! While accepting Islam … Read more

Concept of God in Major Religions by Dr. Zakir Naik

INTRODUCTION One of the distinguishing features of our civilisation is the presence of a large number of religions and ethical systems. Mankind has always sought to understand the reason for creation and his own place in the scheme of things. Arnold Toynbee studied the history of man through the ages and put his findings in … Read more

Focus On Islam by Dr. Zakir Naik

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. We begin with the permission of the President, the honorable, Mr. Justice Laxmanan seated to my left, I call upon this meeting to order. Mr. Justice Laxmanan, ladies, and gentleman, the purpose of this meeting, is to give all our Non-Muslims friends here, an opportunity to … Read more

Is the Quran God’s Word? – Part One – by Dr. Zakir Naik

(Dr. Mohammad) Bismillah Hirrehmaaan Nirraheem. We begin todays programme with the Qirat – The recitation of the Holy Qur’an by brother Ashraf Mohammedy. Brother Ashraf Mohammady: Assalaam wa alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatahu. …Arabic… The translation … Surah Sajadah, Chapter 32, Verses 1 to 3, I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the accursed. In … Read more

Women’s Rights in Islam – Modernising or Outdated – Part One – by Dr. Zakir Naik

(Dr. Mohammed) Assalaamu Alaikum… May peace be on you all. Honorable Justice Kazi, respected elders, distinguished guests, members of the press, friends, brothers and sisters. There are many social traumas, problems and conflicts… women in society face today, and we sincerely need to find viable holistic and humanistic solutions to them. In this context, the … Read more

Islam and Terrorism by Dr. Zakir Naik

MUSLIMS ARE FUNDAMENTALISTS AND TERRORISTS Question: Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists and terrorists? Answer: This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, … Read more

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