Why Islam?

“There are others, not many, they are rare, who themselves with their own eyes, see things as they are, see their significance, and look around them for solutions. They seek these solutions everywhere except where they are to be found, namely, in Islam...”

Women’s Rights

Islam elevated women's status in the 7th century, ending female infanticide and granting inheritance, property, education, and marriage consent rights long before other civilizations.

Did You Know?

The Quran granted women inheritance rights 1,300 years before most Western countries did.

Marriage & Age

In 7th-century Arabia, Islam set ethical limits for marriage requiring consent, physical and mental readiness, while other scriptures permitted much younger ages.

Did You Know?

The Talmud allows betrothal of girls as young as 3 years old, while Islam requires consent and maturity.

Slavery

Islam restricted sources of enslavement, commanded kind treatment, and made emancipation a major virtue, paving a gradual path to abolition.

Did You Know?

The Quran repeatedly urges freeing slaves as a mark of righteousness, while the Bible permits permanent ownership.

Violence & War

The Quran forbids aggression and sets strict ethics for defensive warfare, with explicit limits on combat and protection for civilians.

Did You Know?

Quran 5:32 states that killing one innocent person is like killing all mankind, while Biblical texts command total destruction of enemy towns.

Law & Justice

Islamic law demands justice with high evidentiary standards and equal accountability, even showing flexibility during hardship.

Did You Know?

Caliph Umar suspended hand-cutting during famine, showing Islamic law's contextual flexibility.

Human Rights & Tolerance

The Quran forbids compulsion in religion and historically, Islamic societies protected religious minorities and fostered coexistence.

Did You Know?

The Ottoman Empire sheltered Jews expelled from Spain in 1492, demonstrating Islamic tolerance in practice.