Muslim Rituals Marking the Transition from Childhood to Adulthood
Unlike Judaism or Christianity, Islam does not have an important rite of passage such as a Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah or a baptism. However, in Islam, there may be a few …
Unlike Judaism or Christianity, Islam does not have an important rite of passage such as a Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah or a baptism. However, in Islam, there may be a few …
Cleanliness is an important part of daily life to a Muslim. In fact, it is a precondition to the fundamentals of worship. One must perform the ritual of wudu and/or …
Muslum Fatwas In Modern Times I have noted that most of the articles concerning the no vote treated the so-called fatwas of a few to represent most of the Earth’s …
If you are one of those fortunate people who feel the need to discover the truth of their existence and the real purpose of life, then you have come to …
Story of the Prophet Yaqui ( Jacob ) ” We gave him Ishaq and Yaqub. Each of them We made a Prophet. And We gave them Our mercy and assigned …
ISLAM IS THE TRUE RELIGION; THE RELIGION OF ALL PROPHETS AS PROVED BY THE CONTINUITY OF PRAYER TRADITIONS Islam, meaning “submission to the Will of God”, is a continuation of …
The Zina Ordinance is part of the Hadood Ordinance in Pakistan’s law. It was brought in by General Zia-ul-Haq, President of Pakistan in 1979. For the first time in Pakistan’s …
She Needs to be Saved She was pure, as pure as a virgin. She had poise, she had a unique stature. At her inception, she was blasphemous. She challenged the …
“And I (Allâh) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).” Al-Quran: 51:56 Rasulullah Hazrat Mohammad SAW is reported as saying that any dua which begins …
The Month of mercy, forgiveness, and blessings Once again, the blessed month of Ramadhan has passed. The month of mercy, forgiveness, and blessings has sped away from us. It seems …
Islam is the world’s second-largest religion. This means more than one out of every six people in the world is Muslim. One would wonder how religion spreads to such a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …