Final Resolution to KLM Complaint

The Caliph is pleased to say that the problems which arose over mistreatment on Dutch KLM airlines have been satisfactorily resolved. In a meeting with a regional manager high within the administration of KLM who traveled to Malaysia the Caliph accepts the sincerity of the KLM Company and management to ensure that those of all [...]

Omnipotence Paradox

Question:
Then consider this. If God is omnipotent, can He destroy Himself? If He can, that means He is not omnipotent as He can be destroyed. If He cannot, then His power is limited so He is not omnipotent.
Answer (by the Answer Man):
If you came up with this question on your own it is quite impressive. [...]

Violence Just Seems So Very Primitive

I have been very troubled, particularly during the past few years, that the use of violence is becoming so prevalent throughout the world. I had thought, (meaning hoped, expected, and prayed) that with the coming of the 21st century perhaps sanity would prevail and force and aggression would quickly disappear from all aspects of human [...]

How did human society come to be as it is?

There is so very much that takes place in the world that virtually everyone takes for granted is a reasonable way to live. Few ever consider virtually all that happens in the world developed through a long series of small steps from often unknown beginnings, frequently without plan or direction. We are left today with [...]

Martyrdom, not Suicide

by an anonymous writer
I think Muslims should quit using the term ‘suicide bomber’ because suicide is a major sin in Islam and the brave Muslim brothers and sisters who give up their lives in the struggle for Islam are not committing suicide, they are martyrs dying for the cause of Islam. Even if some of [...]

Our Solution To A Better Future

By Aiman age 10
Today, the world is facing a very big problem. People hurt each other for no reason. For example, a boy who was walking down the street got killed by a stranger. The boy did not do his killer any harm. All of this must be stopped. We cannot let it happen anymore. [...]

Allah Really Does Perform Miracles

In June of 2003 I was diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable form of lung cancer. It was found late as is often the case with lung cancer. It was found at stage four, by which time there is no effective treatment and no hope. By the time the cancer was detected it had already [...]

Response of KLM Airlines to Complaint of Mistreatment

The Caliph has received a response from the regional KLM airline management for his complaint over mistreatment that was detailed in the previous “Caliph Speaks”. The apology and concern by KLM management over the wrong actions by their staff seem quite sincere and appropriate in that there is to be further training of staff in [...]

Facing Nuclear War

Question:
If a Muslim country is threatened by a nuclear attack, what should be done as preparation for an imminent war? I understand that nuclear war is insane, but should we just let them wipe out all the Muslims on earth? I hope the Caliph or someone else can clarify this issue.
Answer (by Realistic Muslim):
I have [...]

Fusion of Modern and Traditional Knowledge

Question:
Certain groups of people these days overly emphasize the need for sound sources of revelation, especially the authenticity of hadiths, and make excessive claims of innovation upon people who don’t provide superflous references to the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Though I agree that information has to be accurate according to the Qur’an and Sunnah, this approach gives [...]