Key textual concepts upheld by the Taliban, and the like, are described as ‘their form’ of Islam, as if it is a new, or invented, set of beliefs. Ancient traditional beliefs are set aside to a bygone world, as if that which was written in the past, is no longer relevant for today. Except that which was written in the past, is currently having a very real and negative impact the world over; The Taliban, Al-shabab, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, ISIS and more, are constant reminders of the content of Islamic ‘holy writ’. The Moderate Muslim will need to reject much that ‘writ’ to make up a religion, which is deemed acceptable to Western eyes.

The Taliban’s sudden take-over of Afghanistan has shocked the Western world. Why? History tells us the same story repeatedly. Islam has often conquered brutally and quickly. Some may ask if the Taliban is Islamic - a quick overview of the Qur’an, Muhammad's life, Islam’s history and it’s laws give a clear answer to this question…