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Democracy and Islam #2

A Reflection on Democracy in Relation to Islam Part Two By. Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa In the first half of this article (See previous article), some verses were quoted from the Holy Quran which clearly defined not only the context of democracy in Islam, but also demonstrated that democratic values can even be adhered to […]

Democracy and Islam #1

A REFLECTION ON DEMOCRACY IN RELATION TO ISLAM Part One By. Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa Introduction: It is often asserted that Islamic countries lack democracy; the suggestion is made in such a way that it gives, (in a stereo-type format) the connotation that Islam is inherently incompatible with democracy. It is true that many Muslim […]

Giving more for Charity

NECESSITY OF GIVING MORE FOR CHARITY: A Relatively Ignored phenomenon by many Muslims By. Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa Introduction: Sadly many practicing Muslims have ignored giving enough in charity or for good causes. It is the purpose of this brief writing to remind them of their duties and setting up their priorities in a right […]

Infinite Mercy of God

By. Dr. Amir Parviz Parsa Introduction: It is the purpose of this brief article to show the Mercy of Allah (swt) from the Holy Quran and the Hadith. Every righteous believer already knows the magnificent Mercy of Allah (swt); yet, it is proper to once a while remind ourselves about this undeniable fact. Verse 12 […]