One would think that God’s final revelation to mankind, the Quran, would be a truly elevated and inspiring work. Instead, we find that it often lends itself to subjects that are quite base. There may have been a reason for this and, as with any historical topic, it helps to understand the context. To give…
I feel as though we’ve had this discussion before. Maybe because we have. The ugly reality of racial segregation was not so long ago–and yet it feels as though we have learned very little since then. When I imagine future generations reading about how we used to be afraid of genitals I realize that we…
Muhammad and Omar taking in the unparalleled beauty of nature. “He Who created the seven heavens one above another: No want of proportion wilt thou see in the Creation of (Allah) Most Gracious. So turn thy vision again: seest thou any flaw?” The Holy Quran
Decided to go with something a bit more light-hearted this week!
According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad’s first wife Khadijah was also the first to accept Islam. It is said that Muhammad used to go to a cave called Hira in Jabal al-Noor (the Mountain of Light) to meditate. On one such occasion, the angel Gabriel appeared to him to deliver God’s final religion: Islam. Terrified at…
Even the most religious person I know has had a few drinks on at least one occasion. People like the well-known Islamic fundamentalist Anjem Choudary was at one point a celebrated “bro” who was known to guzzle cheap beer with the rest of the rabble. Similarly, even Omar, the second caliph of Islam and close…
The current vicar of Christ on Earth, His Holiness the Pope, seems to have had a relatively comfortable relationship with secular-minded people. This is odd since previous popes had not been fortunate enough to enjoy such support from the left. (Mussolini’s pet pope Pious XI comes to mind.) Pope Francis’s calls against the excesses of…
Considering the exodus of young Black people (and millennials in general) from organized religion, the Holy See may want to consider sending one of its delegates to connect with the youth before it’s too late. (No, not in the way you’re thinking.) Unfortunately, the Vatican might not have much to coax the young people since…
It is said of camels that they are of fickle and haughty demeanor and that those who spend time with them develop those same traits as though through osmosis.
It has been awhile since I drew a cartoon featuring the prophet himself. This is because my attention has been mired in the current political landscape which is (to society’s great detriment) a too entertaining to not take advantage of as the moment seems to require. Now strap in as I bring you the latest…
