Europe, and particularly its urban centers have been known to be focal points of economic, cultural, and social evolution. As Muslim populations in Europe have grown—partly due to migration from…
Is the Islamic God all-loving? This question has long inspired deep theological and philosophical discussions, especially when compared to the Christian understanding of divine love. Like in most other religions,…
Who was Tipu Sultan (1750-1799)? 1.He is also known as the “Tiger of Mysore” and was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. At age 15, he accompanied his father, Hyder…
Western Christians enslaved by the Muslims between 1500-1800 Between 1500-1800 at least one million and even 1.25 million were enslaved. That is the conclusion of Robert Davis. His scholarly book on the theme is “Christian Slaves, Muslim Masters:…
What was Kafiristan? 1.It is now called Nuristan or “Land of Light” and Kafiristan means “Land of the Unbelievers/Infidels”. The word “kafir” is Arabic and “stan” is Persian for “land, country”, so we have Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Rajastan…
In Hinduism there are 330 million gods but probably the most popular is Krishna.He has the following characteristics: 1.His skin is blue.Krishna in Sanskrit means “dark blue”. 2.Some say that Krishna wrote the Mahabharata, one of the sacred books of Hinduism. 3.Krishna…
What is Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions)/also called Dipavali? 1.It is popularly known as the “festival of lights,” and is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated…
Who was Oriana Fallaci (1929-2006)? She was an Italian journalist and author who was an atheist,she was also a feminist and a leftist who was against Islam. In her career she covered many wars and revolutions and was…
Who was Oriana Fallaci (1929-2006)? She was: 1.An Italian journalist and author who was an atheist. 2.In her career she covered many wars and revolutions and was an interviewer of many world leaders during the 1960s, 1970s and…
The Sanskrit word raj means king and the Persian word stan means garden, country, land. Rajasthan is the land of kings. It is a region of India where there are incredible fortresses and palaces. There is even a white…