How Islam Abolished Racial Discrimination
Before the Prophet Muhammad came with his message, prejudice was the law that the Arabs followed. There were a few wealthy Arab men that were the ruling superiors. Everyone else …
Quran Study the Significance of Surah Fatiha
WHAT IS SURAH FATIHA? It is the first chapter in Qur`an when you open the Holy Book. It is not the first set of verses that were revealed to the …
Spiritual and Physical Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan
Ramadan is a time for fasting. It is the 9th month of the Muslim year, and it was during that month that Muhammed received his revelation of the Qur’an. Fasting …
Islam the Art of Quranic Calligraphy
Quranic, or Islamic, calligraphy is a special form of artistic writing using the Arabic script. Calligraphy took on prominence in Islamic societies because pictures of people and animals can contravene …
Reflections my Hejab my Crown
Hijab: In Arabic, meaning barrier or partition In Islam, however, it has a broader meaning. It is the principle of modesty and includes behavior as well as dress for both …
Book Reviews Taking Back Islam by Michael Wolfe
If you are reading this essay, then I imagine that you are wondering if this book would be worth reading, and whether or not it belongs on your bookshelf. I …
Petitioning for Halal Foods
Getting Halal Foods in our Grocery Stores With the number of Muslims in the US growing by leaps and bounds over the past several years (a reported average of about …
Eid Prayers Mosque
Eid unity and moments of euphoria Since moving to the United States from Pakistan ten years ago, Eid to me seemed to be a day tinged with sadness. This was …
Reflections Memories of Ramadan in Palestine
Ramadan sparks memories of happy days in Palestine The holy month of Ramadan and its fasting are once again upon us. Muslims will fast from sun up ’til sundown, abstaining …
Murdered in the name of Islam Religious Conflict in Nigeria
The recent sickening and shocking murder of a female high school teacher in an all-female secondary school in Nigeria bears eloquent testimonies to the degenerated state of a religious Nigerian …
Conditions of the shahada
Many Muslims, both new Muslims and those who grew up with Islam, take the words in the shahada for granted or simply don’t take the time to truly grasp the …
Medieval Islamic Economics
Great minds and their works have been known to be lost to the mists of time, whether by intent or accident. Perhaps they were buried in a natural disaster, such …
An Islamic response to abortion
“And kill not your children for fear of poverty. We provide for them and for you. Surely, the killing of them is a great sin.” The Noble Qur’an Al-Israa 17:31 …
Beautiful and Inspirational Verses from the Quran
The Quran is the final message of Allah to mankind and comes with a complete code of life. There are more than 6000 verses in the Qur’an. Some give the …
Seeking Allahs help a Guide to Salat e Istikhara Dua Prayer Allah Istikhara Salat
Our religion Islam is simple and straight forward because it is a practical way of life and meant for the whole of mankind. Therefore its simplicity makes it applicable for …
Book Reviews the Atlas of Creation by Harun Yahya
A mysterious new book called The Atlas of Creation has been showing up in the mailboxes of prominent US academics and politicians in a well-coordinated mailing campaign. You might expect …
How do American Muslims feel about Chrismas
Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 25th December around the world. Take a look at the towns and cities that celebrate this holiday. All places Take Christmas Decorations Really Seriously! Children waiting in …
Prophet Muhammad the Ideal Role Model
Allah (god) says in the Koran: “Indeed in the messenger of Allah you have for you an excellent example” In the above verse, Allah tells us that he has sent …
I want to get a better Understanding of Islam what can you tell me
Standing as one of the most influential and fastest-growing belief systems of our time is the religion of Islam. Islam was birthed from the teachings and life of the Prophet …
The Emphasis on Education in Islam
Mohammad, in the Hadith, says that the ink of the scholar is more precious to God than the blood of the martyr. One of the religious scholars said that a …
Islamic Threat to the West
Is Islam a threat? The word propaganda comes to mind here… In the West, we generally associate propaganda with state-controlled media in the old Soviet Union or Red China. We …
Why does Islam Forbid Alcohol
There are several verses in the Qur’an that expressly decry the use of alcohol. In 4.43, the Qur’an forbids going to prayers while intoxicated. This is a general prohibition, referring …
Should Britain Ban the Burqa – Yes
When we visit other countries, we are expected to follow their rules as should be the case for people coming to Britain, especially if they plan on living here permanently. …
Defining your Relationship with Allah
“As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatul lahi wa barakatuh!” “A-uthu billahi minash shaytanir rajeem. Bismillahir rahmanir raheem. Al hamduillah lillahi nahmaduhu wanastagh-firuhu, wanatoobu ilayhi, wan’oothu. billaahi min shuroori an fusinaa, wamin sayyati …
Prophet Zakariya Story of Zakariya
Prophet Zakariya is a Prophet in the Qur’an who is also known as Zechariah from the Biblical Traditions. He hailed from the lineage of Prophet Suleiman (King Solomon) and was …
Why does Islam Forbid Magic and Sorcery
The first thing you must acknowledge is that Allah (swt) is in complete control of all things. He has no partner and we are not to associate anything with him. …
Laws of Islam concerning Women
As what kind of entity does Islam envisage Women? Does it consider her the equal of man in terms of dignity and the respect accorded to her, or is she …
Spiritual and Socioeconomic Benefits of Zakat
The Zakat is a yearly form of compulsory alms that relatively wealthy Muslims are obligated to give. Its importance can be seen in the fact that Muslim scholars consider it …
Muslim Cities Urumchi
Beauty of Urumchi Considering the great importance of history and tradition in Islam, it’s no surprise that inspecting the history and culture of its greatest cities awards a deep and …
Quran Study Chapter 105 Surah Al Fil the Elephant
Surah Al-Fil is the 105th Surah of the Holy Quran and was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) during his Makkan years. It consists of five verses which gives an account …
Why does Islam allow Polygamy
True religion is the one which is for all land and all the time, which doesn’t change or need changes with time. The true religion should keep in mind the …
Islamism is Terror and Death
The United States has a long history fighting the ‘ism.’ Nazism, Communism, Marxism, Fascism, Socialism, Racism, etc… Yet the most dangerous ‘ism’ of them all continues the silent war of …