By: Lamya Hamad How the Arab Spring Inspired a New Wave of Democracy in the Middle East The onset of 2011 witnessed an unexpected wave of protests that swept through the Middle East. Citizens struggled to topple authoritarian and tyrannical governments that had trampled on their rights for decades. The [...]
Saladin: Courageous and Brilliant Salahuddin Ayyubi, popularly known in the West as Saladin, was a courageous and brilliant Muslim leader during the 12th century. His firm foundation in the religion and its prime values, leading to his commitment to the Islamic cause, enabled him to accomplish great things. His Ayyubid [...]
By: Zaid Shakir The Hajj: A Journey of Faith, Devotion, and Service God mentions the origins of the pilgrimage, when He orders Abraham: “Proclaim the pilgrimage to humanity; they will respond, coming to the Sacred House on foot, riding every possible conveyance; coming from every distant path.” (Quran 22:27) It [...]
Gaining Knowledge, an Islamic Duty Islam encourages the gathering of knowledge and the use of reasoning. In the Qur’an, God repeatedly urges humans to use their intellect and thinking skills so that they may differentiate between truth and falsehood.[1] Furthermore, Islam is a universal religion – not for a few [...]
In a hurry? Check out the infographic. 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF Islam: A Comprehensive Way of Life for Peace and Purpose Islam completes the long chain of guidance from God to humanity. Meticulously preserved and thoroughly [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF Islam's View of Death: A Hopeful Perspective for the Hereafter In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Death is one of the few indisputable facts of life. Regardless of faith, race, [...]
By: Alex Kronemer and Michael Wolfe Prince Among Slaves: The Incredible Life Story Prince Among Slaves is a nationally broadcast documentary, which is now a part of a major humanities outreach project. The documentary is a production of Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) in association with Spark Media and Duke [...]
By: Amira Esseghir Importance of Self Improvement in Islam Islam is a way of life that teaches Muslims to focus on bettering themselves by following the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and the teachings of the final prophet, Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh). Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) once said, [...]
By: Azra Pervez Prophet Joseph: A story of betrayal, redemption, and success The story of Prophet Joseph, the son of Prophet Jacob, is given with great detail in the Quran in Chapter 12, aptly titled “Joseph.” It begins with a dream he relates to his father, “‘O my father! I [...]
By: Nouman Ali Khan Why is the Quran in Arabic? The Quran, which Muslims believe is God's final message to humanity, is conveyed in the language of Arabic. But if it's for all of mankind, why is it in Arabic? Orator Nouman Ali [...]
