The Cambridge dictionary gives the following definitions:
“Man: an adult male human being.”
“Woman: an adult female human being.”
As to male and female, it gives the following definitions that apply also to non-humans.
“Male: belonging or relating to the sex that fertilizes eggs and does not produce babies or eggs itself.”
“Female: belonging or relating to the sex that can give birth to young or produce eggs.” Continue reading “What is a woman?” →

“In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

From Muhammad the servant of Allah and His Messenger to Heraclius, the great ruler of the Romans.

Peace be upon the one who follows Guidance.

I am calling you with the call of Islam.
Be a Muslim and you will be safe;
Be a Muslim and Allah will double your reward;
But if you turn away, you shall bear the sins of the Arisiyyin.
“O People of the Scriptures! Come to a word common to you and us that we worship none but Allah and that we associate nothing in worship with Him, and that none of us shall take others as Lords beside Allah. Then if they turn away, say: Bear witness that we are Muslims.”

Continue reading “A Prophet’s letter to a ruler” →