The World Blog by humble servant.

Following the Parents Blindly: A Common Tragedy [31:21] When they are told, “Follow these revelations of GOD,” they say, “No, we follow only what we found our parents doing.” What if the devil is leading them to the agony of Hell? [37:69-70] They found their parents astray. And they blindly followed in their footsteps. [43:22] The fact is: they said, “We found our parents carrying on certain practices, and we are following in their footsteps.” [43:23] Invariably, when we sent a warner to any community, the leaders of that community would say, “We found our parents following certain practices, and we will continue in their footsteps.” (also 5:104, 2:170, 7:70, 11:109, 14:10) Two stories: The Czar in Russia came upon a sentry standing at attention in a remote area of the palace garden. When he asked the sentry what he was guarding, the soldier did not know. The Czar summoned the Captain of the Guard and asked him. He replied that there was a standing order for a sentry in that spot, but ...

As salaam alaykum, My name is M. A. and I am an American and I was raised Muslim.  I was happy to find out about the teaching of the Quran only. I have been intensely interested in Islamic sects and movements.  I must admit that I often found it difficult to reconcile the Quran with what was being taught by Hadith and as Islamic theology.  I found it difficult to read and admire the Quran because it seemed so remote from what I had learned as "Islam."  I realize that I had it backwards.  I now realize that I must judge all things Islamic by the Quran alone and anything that contradicts it must be discarded. It seems so easy to understand now that of course, the words of Allah should take precedence, but we are indoctrinated by tradition and Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and Hadith.  Anyhow, I thank you for your commitment and I would love to talk with someone by phone to learn more. Sincerely, M. A.                ...

Where did the world get Christmas?...from the Bible, or paganism. Here are astonishing facts which may shock you. Test yourself. How much do you know of the origin of the Christmas tree - of "Santa Claus" - of the mistletoe - of the holly wreath - of the custom of exchanging gifts? When I was a little boy, I was taught to hang up my stockings on Christmas eve. When I awakened the next morning, they were filled with small toys and sacks or little boxes of candy and nuts. And beside the mantle, from which my stockings hung, a Christmas tree had suddenly appeared, decorated with shiny tinsel. And on it hung presents. Other presents for us children were piled on the floor underneath. I was told Santa Claus had come down the chimney during the night and left all these things. But did I question what my parents had told me? Of course not. I accepted it - took it all for granted. Didn't you? Stop and think a moment. Very few have ever reflected on WHY they believe what they do -...