Jesus' Disciples and Muhammad's Companions: A Comparison Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was sent to the Children of Israel and was in need of individuals to support him. Similarly, the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) were his helpers and disciples. The Qurʾān speaks highly [...]
By: Habeeba Husain The Remarkable Life of Umm Ayman She was one of the first people to accept Islam. She was the first person to hold the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessings and peace of God be upon him) in her hands. She was a Companion who remained by [...]
Unveiling the Hidden History Slavery is a well known part of American history, however, very little is ever mentioned about who these slaves were. It often surprises many that a significant number of slaves who were brought to the “New World” self-identified as Muslims. What is interesting is that [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Navigating Islamophobia In our current state of affairs in this country, outwardly practicing Islam can be a frightening endeavor for some. You never know if the person walking alongside you on the footpath or the driver in the car behind you is a person who reviles [...]
By: Habeeba Husain The Forgotten History of Muslims in the United States Lately, it feels as though the Western world paints Islam as this new phenomenon that came to the United States only recently. Immigrants from Muslim majority countries started showing their face on American soil in the last few [...]
Habeeba Husain Honoring Black Muslim History February marks Black History Month here in the United States, a time dedicated to honoring the African Americans who fought tirelessly for their dream of equality. To celebrate this month, we wanted to highlight Black Muslims who contributed greatly to the history of [...]
