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Political Islam and its International Implications at The Institute for World Politics

This informative two-part lecture given at IWP by CSPII lecturers Maria Schwaz and Johann Turnau is a must-see! In the first part, Maria gives an excellent overview of the life of Mohammed as recounted in the Islamic texts, moves on to a brief overview of...

Why Is Our X Account Blocked in Germany?

How did truth-telling become conflated with spreading misinformation, conspiracies, and hatred? Why, in a society that claims to value freedom of speech, is any ideology given a protected status that shields it from critical analysis? Why is it acceptable...

Islamic Political Migration—A National Security Issue

Each year on June 20, World Refugee Day reminds us of the hardships endured by people who must leave their homes and seek protection in secure societies. To help refugees, we must make sure the process of accepting them is effective on two main levels;...

Do the Koran and Sunna of Mohammed Contain Hate Speech? And Should We Worry?

Is there any hate speech in the Koran and Sunna (comprised of the Sira, Mohammed's biography, and the Hadith, his traditions)? If so, could this hate speech possibly incite violence toward non-Muslims? Should we be worried about this? In order to...

5 Principles of Islamic Doctrine: Lecture

The Role of Torture and Dehumanization of Non-Believers in Islamic Doctrine

Today (June 26) is the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Since 2015, around 160,000 people have been killed in the name of Allah as per Mohammed's example. And yet, the barbaric murder of one man, Muath al-Kasasbeh, the...