By: Ni'mah Isma'il Nawwab The Hajj: A Spiritual Journey for Muslims from All Over the World The hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the Prophet Abraham, brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual [...]
By: Syed Abul Ala Maududi The Origin and Significance of Hajj Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, which Islam enjoins upon you. Like the prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, it mounds your life and prepares you so that you may live in surrender to [...]
Why Hajj is a Sacred Journey: Exploring the Pilgrimage in Islam | Watch Now! 877-Why-Islam presents a brief talk given by Mubinul Kathrada at an interfaith luncheon hosted by Zubaida Foundation. Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, [...]
By: Farah Onaid Empowering Women: Breaking the Chains of Patriarchy in Society and Islam Women and girls have been victims of ruthless power struggles for centuries in all societies and cultures around the world. This hegemony over women has been exercised in the form of Sati, Hitobashira, Karo-Kari and [...]
North America Has Been Home to Muslims for a Long Time Muslims first arrived in North America centuries before Columbus due to trading expeditions with Native Americans. After Columbus, the slave trade transported African Muslim slaves, who retained their spiritual practice and religious identity, to the Americas. Over [...]
The Founding of Baghdad Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur founded Baghdad on July 20, 762 C.E., intending it to serve as the capital of Islam and calling it “Madinat-us-Salaam,” or City of Peace. Baghdad was also known as the Round City because it was constructed in a circular shape, consisting of towering [...]
By: Abu Zayd Prophet Muhammad's Teachings on Charity: Even the Smallest Act Counts Muhammad, the final prophet of Islam, stated: “Every Muslim should give charity.” He was asked, “What if one cannot?” He replied, “Then he should go find work and help himself and others.” He was asked, “What if [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Islam Empowered Women With Progressive Rights Since the 7th Century Oppressed, inferior, and unequal – for many people, these are the first words that come to mind when thinking about women in Islam. These stereotypes confuse Islam with cultural practices and fail to recognize that Islam has [...]
By: Abdullah, WhyIslam Associate Muslim Scholars Condemn Terrorism, Call for Peace and Justice Prominent Muslim scholars, organizations and movements, representing the vast majority of Muslims worldwide, have repeatedly condemned terrorism, and have spoken out for peace and justice. Following is a very brief list of such open condemnation of terrorism, [...]
By: Amadou Shakur The Prophet Muhammad's Message of Unity: The History of Islam in Africa The Prophet Muhammad reminded the Muslim world, “We are a single community, distinct from others.” The distinction shapes the Muslim’s religious identity and underlines the nature of the Islamic ideal, whether the purity of the [...]
