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Reverend John Smyth Hugh Piggot was the leader of the organization known as Agapemone. Initially, he claimed to be the second advent of the Messiah. However, in 1902 he announced to his congregation to stop searching for God in the heavens, as “he is present among you” referring to himself.[i] [...]

Apostasy in Islam is commonly defined as the conscious abandonment of Islam by a Muslim in word or through deed. The definition of apostasy from Islam, and whether and how it should be punished are matters of controversy – Islamic scholars differ in their opinions on these questions. In this [...]

Written by: Sagher Mahmood Bajwa (Missionary Canada)  The virgin birth of Jesus Christ (as) is a belief central to Christianity and supported by Islam. The  virgin birth of Jesus (as) is one of many miraculous occurrences found in the history of Prophets. Unfortunately, most religions have understood them as supernatural [...]

Depends on who you ask. Ahmadi Muslims around the world, unequivocally identify as Muslims. However, if you ask other Muslims you will find varying answers. Amongst their colorful responses, they will boldly say that Ahmadis are not Muslims or that they are imposters posing as Muslims. Similarly, the constitution of [...]

The concept of punishments in Islam is based solely on one fundamental purpose, reformation. Therefore, while the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet (sa) teach retribution and absolute justice, they also urge the act of forgiveness and mercy if it leads to reform. Hence, Allah states in the Holy Quran: [...]

بسم اللہ الرحمٰن الرحیم True Concept of Jihad Sagher Mahmood Bajwa The Arabic word Jihad is derived from the verb Jahada – meaning to strive or struggle. In Islamic terminology it means to make an effort, to endeavour and to strive for a noble cause. The word is generally used to describe any type of striving [...]

Omar Farooq Islam was founded upon principles of peace and harmony to establish love, affection and collective responsibility towards the spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing of all of society. ‘Islam’ a name given by God Almighty to this religion (Qur’an 5:4), is an Arabic word which literally means obedience and [...]

The term “Salvation” is usually associated with the Pauline Christian belief of being saved by Jesus Christ. Christ sacrificed himself on the cross as atonement for the sin of mankind originated by Adam & Eve. Salvation is forgiveness. Islam teaches that each person is responsible for their own deeds and [...]

By: Sagher Mahmood Bajwa If you’re someone who is interested in Islam, or simply wishes to learn what being a Muslim entails, then you’re in the right place. This article will first provide you with a brief introduction to the elementary teachings of Islam and then will walk through the [...]

By: Sagher Mahmood Bajwa By merely taking a small glance around us, or by simply turning on the News channel, we can all very quickly agree to conclude that the world is in turmoil. Today, more than ever before, we are in dire need of divine guidance. Christians turn to [...]

Review of Religions, 1908 The Muslim Sunrise, Summer 1991 The belief in the continuity of the existence of the human soul is a universal belief, and one so deeply rooted in the very nature of man that the most powerful forces of materialism have not yet affected it. Whether the [...]

Ahmadi Muslims (Ahmadis) regard His Holiness Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, India, to be a prophet of Allah. His Holiness is the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at (the Jama’at), which has now been in existence for over 130 years. During this time, it has seen, and continues to see, [...]

A religious crossroads of our time By Naeed ul Islam, 2020-07-02 The simple answer is, yes. Not only that but the belief in Jesus Christas (peace be upon him) is fundamental to the teachings of Islam and it’s founded on the very fact that our Creator, the true one God, [...]

The short answer is that Muslims believe in an after life where we experience a different reality from this life. The Qur’an and Hadith, which are the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, allude to the afterlife with metaphor that include imagery relating to reward and punishment. Understanding the complexity of [...]