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A newsletter by Qasim Rashid that answers your questions on Islam, debunks disinformation, and builds interfaith bridges of understanding and dialogue.
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Chapter 9: How Do We Know What Is the “Right” Interpretation of Islam? (opens the original)
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A Note to New ReadersWelcome to “Islam Today,” a Substack series by human rights lawyer, author, and podcaster Qasim Rashid. This series offers a detailed, evidence-based, and accessible exploration of the life of Prophet Muhammad (sa) — who he was, what he taught, and why his life and legacy matter today. We’re tracing the full arc of prophetic history, from the very beginning of creation all the way to Muhammad (sa). If you’re joining us midway through, we invite you to start from Chapter 1 an
Can Christians Pray In a Mosque? (opens the original)
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A friend sent a video to me about a Christian pastor forbidding a Muslim from praying near his church. Another Christian made a video thanking the Pastor for banning the Muslim, arguing that Muslims would never let Christians pray in their mosques, so why should Christians allow Muslims to pray in their churches?Islam Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<form class="subscription-widge
Is Owning A Pig “Islamophobic?” (opens the original)
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A friend sent me a recent tirade by a person asking a strange question. Is it Islamophobic to buy a big…specifically to “piss off” my Muslim neighbors?I decided I’d respond to her in real time with a dash of humor, a pinch of satire, and a healthy dose of facts. Take a look at the short video response, and then let’s chat on the other side.Islam Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or p
Chapter 8: Aren’t Muslims Who Act Violent Just Following Islam? (opens the original)
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A Note to New ReadersWelcome to “Islam Today,” a Substack series by human rights lawyer, author, and podcaster Qasim Rashid. This series offers a detailed, evidence-based, and accessible exploration of the life of Prophet Muhammad (sa) — who he was, what he taught, and why his life and legacy matter today. We’re tracing the full arc of prophetic history, from the very beginning of creation all the way to Muhammad (sa). If you’re joining us midway through, we invite you to start from Chapter 1 an
Police Arrest Michigan Man Planning to Kill 4 American Muslims (opens the original)
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You’ve likely not seen it on national media, and you likely won’t. But this week Troy, Michigan police arrested 79 year old Peter Hamilton Northup in a Troy library parking lot after he threatened to kill four Americans who are Muslim. See my short video on the incident below, and my commentary afterwards.Islam Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<form class="subscription-
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