When it comes to women’s rights in Islam, it is often said that Islam 1400 years ago gave women rights, that did not exist in other parts of the world. One of the most cited points is the right of women to be able to freely choose their spouse. In this article, guest author Q. Ahmad explores these rights as they exist in Islam generally, and in Ahmadiyyat, specifically.
On Purpose and Values after Religion and the Jama’at
This is a guest post from Q.Ahmad, a former Ahmadi Muslim. Here, he responds to a Reddit post penned by another former Ahmadi Muslim entitled, What are your values? The author suggests that one can initially feel lost thinking about the endless possibilities that have opened up to one’s self, after leaving religion. Subconsciously craving the authoritarian guardrails we grew up with and which gave us a feeling of supposed security.
Shirk and the Kaaba
Shirk is the greatest crime in Islam. It is an unforgivable, damnable offense. In Islam, those who commit shirk are destined to hellfire, forever. Unless of course, they repent before they die. In this article, guest author GotReason makes the case that the role of the Kaaba and the Black Stone lodged within, flirt dangerously close to shirk. Ironically, the biggest sin according to Islam itself.
Does “True Islam” Really Claim that there’s No Monopoly on Salvation?
The True Islam campaign (TIC) is a project by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in America. Their aim is to correct common misconceptions about Islam. They seek to educate the public—especially non-Muslims in America—about what Islam actually teaches. In this post, guest author QAhmad will examine “Truth 9” which claims that Islam espouses that no religion actually has a monopoly on salvation.