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Questions and Answers from Muslim women about the veil, headscarf and clothing they wear and why. In recent years the Hijab and other clothing has been the cause of great controversy. It is good to get an understanding of what all this means.

Muslims and the Spirit World

December 10, 2011

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Muslims not only believe in the existence of angels but also in Jinn (Djinn), who also populate this world. They have their own social organisation and activities, yet they can also change their appearance and become visible or invisible at will.

Conspiracy Theories in the Arab World

January 21, 2011

If one reads Middle Eastern newspapers, watches Arab television or simply talks with people fairly quickly one can hear things like: "September 11th was organized by the Americans and Israelis. The Arabs had nothing to do with it." The Syrian journalist, Hassan Hamada, has said that the January 2010 Haitian earthquake was obviously something which the Americans had brought about by their technology in order to take possession of that poor island nation.

Muslim Fatalism and its consequences

December 20, 2010

Spend even a short time around Muslims and you will become aware that they continually use the Arabic phrase "In sha Allah", which means "if God wills". While the Qur'an also lays great emphasis on the free choice and moral conduct of individuals and communities, popular Islamic thinking and practice are often very fatalistic.