- Category: ,PROPHET ﷺ
- Language: ENGLISH
- Format: PDF
Editorial Comment:
We would like to bid you a warm welcome to the second edition of Explore Islam, a new quarterly magazine which aims to cover a broad spectrum of contemporary issues as well as highlighting the life and true message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who is revered by Muslims as the final Messenger sent to mankind. It is strange that despite being voted the most influential person in history (The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History by Michael H. Hart), and with Islam being the fastest growing religion in the world, many misconceptions still continue to circulate about the Islamic faith and its most prestigious and most famous personality.
It is a little known fact that Islamic civilisation has played an integral role in the history of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Muslims have contributed significantly to the scientific and cultural development of humanity.From the architectural splendour of Al Hambra in Spain to the enchanting silk routes of Northern China, the world is beginning to appreciate the contribution that Muslim societies have made towards the current ‘modern’ era. With the advent of new communication and easy travel, many people are able to increasingly venture and interact with the Muslim world and enjoy the famed traditional Muslim hospitality.
Due to the increasing role of Muslim communities in mainstream Europe, coupled with the fact that we are living through an economic crisis that is placing families in greater insecurity, questions are being raised as to the viability of incorporating specific Islamic principles that can help to build stronger, more cohesive societies.
Explore Islam aims to provide an insight into various aspects of Islamic life and culture. In this second edition, we discuss some of the more topical issues that are being debated in Europe.
What does Islam say about human rights? Was Islam spread through the world by brute force? Does Islam endorse domestic violence.? Read on to find out more!
