Some of my most treasured moments have been in the home of my Afghani friends. My American friend and I spent the best part of 5 years visiting them, almost every week. We were both single, and we had more time to give, plus the Lord had given us a deep love for Muslim people. Both of us disagree with the religion of Islam, but some of our best friends belong to the religion, and disagreeing with their beliefs has never come in the way of our friendships…

While Islam’s swift and rumoured brutal conquest through Afghanistan to Kabul, might have taken much of the world by surprise, a quick look at Islam’s past impact on the world, shows us that we are seeing history repeat itself. The West enabled a temporary peace through military power, but hearts and minds remained the same, and long-lasting freedom has become fleeting. The true solution was not given; Afghanistan and the West need that solution…

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…