Craig Considine (@CraigCons) / X

Craig Considine

13.4K posts

Craig Considine

@CraigCons

Senior Lecturer. Author of 10 books, including When Marx Meets Islam (2026). Writing Fellow for Middle East Forum. Interfaith Diplomacy & Abrahamic Tradition.

Texas

drcraigconsidine.com

Born June 10

Joined February 2012

Pinned
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Feb 16, 2023
It was an honor to attend the inauguration of the historic Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. A mosque, church, & synagogue side-by-side, sharing the same space. It was an incredible environment filled w/ inspiring bridge builders & peacemakers. We are building a better world.
00:00
120K
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Mar 17, 2020
Prophet Muhammad advised quarantining to contain a deadly outbreak. He said: “If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it; if the plague breaks out in a place while you are in it, do not leave that place.” A timely hadith in light of COVID-19. Stay safe.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Jul 10, 2019
Prophet Muhammad’s “Rules of War”: 1. Don’t kill women/children/babies 2. Don’t cut down trees 3. Don’t destroy holy places 4. Don’t mutilate bodies 5. Don’t mistreat prisoners 6. Don’t force people to convert 7. Don’t spoil gardens, etc. Don’t tell me “Muhammad was barbaric.”
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Mar 21, 2020
Here is an *Islamic perspective* on coronavirus. Prophet Muhammad saw a man leave his camel w/ out tying it. He asked: “Why don’t you tie your camel?” The man said: “I trust God.” Muhammad replied: “Tie your camel, then trust in God.” So yes, pray, but also use COMMON SENSE.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Mar 18, 2020
Prophet Muhammad balanced faith w/ reason. He once saw a man leaving his camel w/ out tying it. He asked: “Why don’t you tie the camel?” The man answered, “I put my trust in God.” Muhammad replied: “Tie your camel first, then put your trust in God.”
Can Prayer Alone Stop a Pandemic? Even the Prophet Muhammad Wouldn't Agree
From newsweek.com
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Jul 17, 2019
A person asked Prophet Muhammad: “Who is most deserving of respect?” Muhammad said: “Your mother.” The person then asked: “Who next?” “Your mother,” Muhammad replied. Again, the person asked: “Who next?” Muhammad said: “Your mother.” Don’t tell me, “Islam oppresses women.”
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Feb 25, 2020
Hindu nationalist mobs are carrying out crimes against humanity on Muslims in India. Attacks on places of worship are pure evil. Killing is pure evil, too. The world would be shocked & dismayed at these events, but there is hardly any media coverage. The silence is deafening.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Nov 23, 2019
Khadija, the first Muslim & wife of Prophet Muhammad, is a remarkable person. She was a revered businesswoman in a male-dominated industry/society. She spent her wealth on inviting people to justice/peace. She even asked Muhammad to marry her. Her life is an inspiration to all.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Aug 15, 2019
I often hear my Muslim friends say, “I love Jesus,” but I never hear Christians say, “I love Muhammad.” Perhaps one day more Christians will be able to say the latter for the sake of humanity. I don’t think you need to “be Muslim” to love him. You just need to be a human being.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
May 28, 2020
Prophet Muhammaded actively defended Bilal, an Abyssinian, from racism. Muhammad described racists as people stuck in jahiliya (the state of ignorance). He even elevated Bilal to the high position of muezzin, the person who calls Muslims to pray. This is anti-racism in action.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Jun 9, 2020
I am not a Muslim myself, but I have to say that I am deeply inspired by the anti-racism of Prophet Muhammad, because he showed that a person is distinguished over another not by race or ethnicity, but, rather, by the quality of one’s character & conduct. aboutislam.net/reading-islam/…
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Mar 26, 2020
Prophet Muhammad said, “Even a smile is charity.” Smiling is a small act that can inspire people in a time of pandemic. Smiling is indeed a form of medicine that livens souls & enriches spirits. So if you are feeling helpless in light of the coronavirus, just smile. It helps.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Jul 16, 2019
Prophet Muhammad said: An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; a white has no superiority over a black, nor does a black have any superiority over a white, except by piety/good action. This is more important than ever.
Craig Considine
@CraigCons
Jan 8, 2020
Prophet Muhammad could’ve easily taken revenge on his enemies upon returning to Mecca in 629. But he didn’t. Instead, he offered them ☮️ & told them that God is forgiving & merciful. Muhammad also told them: “Go back to your homes for you are all free.” A lesson for our time.