In the study of comparative religion and history, few texts possess the imposing stature of the Quran. For the global Muslim community, it is the verbatim word of the Creator. However, for the skeptical Western reader, the agnostic academic, or the student of history, such a claim is not one to be accepted blindly. It…
When exploring Islam from the outside, the religion is often reduced by mainstream media to a set of rigid rules or mystical dogmas. However, for the skeptical Western reader, academic, or spiritual seeker, understanding Islam requires looking at its foundational framework. At the heart of this global religion are the Five Pillars of Islamic faith…