Etymologically, the Arabic word Allah is the contraction of two Arabic words: al (the) and ilah (god). The word Allah (the god) has been in use among Arabic-speaking Jews, Christians, and even pagans from pre-Islamic times. Its general meaning is “supreme god,” but each group employed it as a part of their religious terminology by…
Read more
In 1900, the Muslim population stood at just 200 million, representing 12% of the global population. Driven by high birth rates in Muslim-majority countries, this percentage has risen over the past century, reaching approximately 25%—or 2 billion people—by 2025. According to Pew Research projections, this figure is expected to reach around 2.2 billion by 2030…
Read more
In Christian-Muslim relation quite a few misconceptions and misinformation abound on both sides. Here are some. (a) Of Christians about Muslims (b) Of Muslims about Christians