http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Laura+Cosse Religion Laura Cosse Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209887&ca=Religion This short article is the first in a seven part series called Islam 101. As the name indicates, this series of articles is meant to, Insha Allah, give a brief, succinct overview of some of the basic beliefs of Islam. So what exactly is Islam? The name itself comes from the root word “salam” which me... Religion Laura Cosse Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209889&ca=Religion One of the greatest misunderstandings of Islam in the west today is the perception of whom or what is Allah. Many people think that Allah is the “Muslim God”, as if He were a separate entity from the “Christian God”. In fact, Allah is the standard word for God amongst all Arabic speakers; Muslims, C... Religion Laura Cosse Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209895&ca=Religion Islam is a misunderstood and often vilified religion here in the west. One of the most common ways of attacking the religion is by taking quotes from the Qur’an, the primary source of religious knowledge for Muslims, and trying to prove from a single verse that the entire religion is violent or hate... Religion Laura Cosse Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209898&ca=Religion Muhammad (PBUH) is, without a doubt, the most controversial figure in world history. No other personality throughout time has conjured up such overpowering emotion from the masses. On the Muslim side he is absolutely the most venerated and beloved man ever, a mercy sent to the entire world from God... Religion Laura Cosse Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209900&ca=Religion It was here, in Medina, that Islam began to truly flourish. It was here that the laws of Islam were first put into practice, allowing the city and religion to blossom. Muhammad (PBUH) successfully brought peace amongst the warring factions of Medina, and quite a few of them became Muslim in the proc...