Verses of Quran on Jihad

Why Are There Verses in the Qur’an that Encourage Muslims to Kill Non-Believers Wherever they Find Them? The Importance of Context The word ‘context’ has two dictionary meanings: 1. The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its [...]

2023-07-20T20:31:07+00:00June 25th, 2010|FAQs, Jihad|

Why does Islam have the concept of jihad or holy war, which some use to justify violence and terrorism?

Islam and Peace Islam comes from the root word Salaam, which means peace. It also means submitting one's will to Allah (swt). The word Salaam is also an attribute of God. In this context, it means ‘The Giver of Peace’. Muslims greet each other with Assalaamu alaikum which translates [...]

2023-07-20T20:39:33+00:00June 25th, 2010|Jihad, Terrorism|

Heritage

United States of America - Home of over 6 Million Muslims. "If there is much misunderstanding in the West about the nature of Islam, there is also much ignorance about the debt our own culture and civilization owe to the Islamic world. It is a failure, which stems, I think, [...]

2023-06-30T16:17:16+00:00June 25th, 2010|Heritage, Muslim World|

What they say about Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

The Evidence for Muhammad's Prophethood: An Unbiased Look 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure During the centuries of the crusades, all sorts of slanders were invented against the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). However, with the birth of the modern age, marked with religious tolerance and freedom of thought, there has been [...]

2023-09-25T20:35:10+00:00June 25th, 2010|Brochures Online, Prophet Muhammad|

What is the Quran?

Miracle of Allah and Final Testament to Humankind "The Quran: literally, 'that which is often recited.' A web of rhythm and meaning, the words of which throb through Muslim worship and which, at every point in the believer's life , break surface, sanctifying existence with [...]

2023-06-16T23:27:09+00:00June 25th, 2010|The Holy Quran|

Why Muslims Fast

The Purpose of Fasting in Ramadan: Attaining Taqwa An excerpt from AbdulWahid Hamid's Islam The Natural Way Every year, for one complete lunar month-the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, adult Muslims are required to fast. From dawn to sunset in the month of Ramadan, they refrain from all food [...]

2023-06-26T19:12:35+00:00June 24th, 2010|Fasting, Ramadan|

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Hajj: The Sacred Journey to Mecca Hajj literally means, “to continuously strive to reach one’s goal.” The Hajj, or Pilgrimage to Mecca, is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those who have the physical and financial ability to undertake the journey. The Spiritual Significance The Hajj is essentially a re-enactment of [...]

2023-07-20T20:53:08+00:00June 24th, 2010|Hajj, Islamic Teachings, Pilgrimage|

Fasting

How to Fast in Ramadan and Connect with God Fasting is an act of deep personal worship to God in which Muslims seek to raise their level of God-consciousness. The act of fasting redirects the heart away from worldly activities and towards the remembrance of God. Ramadan is the ninth [...]

2023-06-26T18:22:54+00:00June 24th, 2010|Fasting, Ramadan|
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