Muslim Reform Movement Organization
Revitalize Islam, Pursue Excellence
I was at a Muslim Conference several years ago where at dinner time a stand-up comedian was performing. During his act he made fun of a Muslim lady in the audience. She was an advocate for reform in Islam. His dig at her was “You don’t speak Arabic? And you want to reform Islam”. Almost … Read more
Following tradition, well to do Muslims celebrate Eid-al Adha by sacrificing a cow, sheep, goat, or camel. Most of the meat is eaten by people who are well-fed and want for little. As a result, Eid is now a celebration marked by excessive and unwarranted eating of meat. This is accompanied by displays of brutal … Read more
Sura 98 Ayas 4–5 And those to whom scripture was given did not become divided into sects until after evidence had come to them. But they were enjoined nothing more than to worship God, be sincere in religion and be regular in prayer and give charity, for this is the essence of religion. The Quran, … Read more
Sura 13 Aya 31 As for those who are in denial, disasters will not cease to afflict them because of what they do, or will land close to their homes, until God’s promise is fulfilled: verily, God never fails to fulfill His promise. Sura 13 Aya 40 Do they not see how We are reducing … Read more
“And who-other than those who have utterly lost their way-could ever abandon hope of his Lord’s grace” Quran (15:56) In life, we all face situations which are not what we want them to be. There are situations when you feel stuck. It seems that there is no way out; you have worked very hard and … Read more
“To every community We have appointed ways of worship which they observe. Hence, do not let them draw you into disputes on this matter, but invite people to your Lord, for you are on the right way”. Quran [22:67] The attitude of religious tolerance is described in this verse. It is in recognizing the authenticity … Read more