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About Islam By Dan Wolf March 30, 2026

The First Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty

Eighth in a series This article reviews the Islamic caliphate’s early history, beginning with the first caliphs coming from Muhammad’s followers through the Umayyad dynasty.

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 27, 2026

Muhammad’s Life and Teachings, Part III

Seventh in a series This is the third and final article about Muhammad’s life and teachings. Afterward, we shift to history, and the applications and…

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 23, 2026

Muhammad’s Life and Teachings, Part I

Fifth in a series This article begins our look at Muhammad’s life and teachings. They won’t cover all of Islam’s tenets, but will focus on…

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 23, 2026

Muhammad’s Life and Teachings, Part II

Sixth in a series. This article begins where the last one left off, with the Muslim migration to Medina in 622. It focuses on changes…

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 16, 2026

Arab Ancestry and Language

Fourth in a series This article covers some material for understanding Islam in the areas of ancestry and language. Then closes with a few common…

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 12, 2026

Islamic Borrowings and the Arabic People

Article three in this series. The previous article outlined some religions influencing Islam. This article begins with some of the ideas Islam borrowed from them….

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 10, 2026

The World Before Muhammad

Article 2 in this series Before we can evaluate something, we have to first understand it. Much of what we read or see in the…

Iran Miscalculated — Featured image showing Iranian and Israeli flags with missiles launching, a U.S. soldier operating a missile defense system, and text displaying 100 Iranian Missiles Per Month versus 7 U.S. Interceptors Per Month. By Jeff Bayard, Content Manager, Virginia Christian Alliance.

About Islam By Jeff Bayard March 8, 2026

Iran Miscalculated — And Christians Need to Understand Why

When I first heard that the United States and Israel had launched military strikes against Iran, my reaction was hesitation. Christians should never rush to…

About Islam By Dan Wolf March 5, 2026