Slavery is against Islam.The absurd idea that somehow slavery is not against Islam isn't as much a misconception amongst non-Muslims as it is amongst Muslims. Or more likely, it is a misconception amongst non-Muslims, but few want to make accusations when slavery is rampant in their own history. In my experience, both times a non-Muslim …
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So apparently, the Prophet chartered protection to Christians.
Quick, someone send this to al-Quaeda!Just kidding, terrorists wouldn't care that's why they're terrorists."This is a message from Muhammad ibn Abdullah, as a covenant to those who adopt Christianity, near and far, we are with them. Verily I, the servants, the helpers, and my followers defend them, because Christians are my citizens; and by Allah! …
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What is sex?
Here's where I feel like I'm 5.But seriously, what is it? Due to how this question arose, I am thinking about the Islamic definition of sex, but I want to hear from Muslims and non-Muslims alike.Someone once said that if you can get an STD from it, it's sex. So vaginal sex, anal sex, and …
Figments of Patriarchal Imagination: 72 Virgins
After I had finished laughing at the desperately fabricated concept of the 72 virgins and the bigoted men who illustriously invented the idea for their own sexual satisfactions, there was a feeling of sorrow and heartbreak for such a beautiful thing to be twisted and corrupted and made revoltingly obscene. And there is also rage--as …
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Islamic History and the Women You Never Hear About: Nusaybah bint Ka’ab
A warrior. And a teacher, and a mother. She had 2 sons from one marriage, both of whom were killed in battle, and a son and a daughter from a later marriage. She was also involved in the treaties of Aqabah, Al-Hudaybiyah, Khaybar, and Hunayn. The battles in which she fought included the battles of …
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Menstruation in Islam (Quick Clarification on Last Post)
So sometimes I forget that when I go on a reckless rant not everyone knows what I'm talking about. =P I've had a couple of questions from non-Muslims in regards to what this nailpolish thing is all about, and I suspect some were secretly wondering why I seemed to be on the verge of psychotic …
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You’re wrong: The Interpreting Islam Edition
(Fractions of this post were written in the comments section of Feministe, of AlmostClever, and probably other places.) This has been brewing for a while, but today I read a discussion that pushed it over the top. AlmostClever is so lovely and patient, and a much better person than I am for putting up with …
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the fatal feminist 