Unmasking The Claims Some people argue that the Qur'ān was made up by Muhammad (peace be upon him). This article will provide several reasons why Muhammad (peace be upon him) is not the author of the Qur'ān. He Was Unlettered The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was unlettered, [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Hajj Reflections: A Journey of Anxiety, Excitement, and Sisterhood It has been one year since I departed on my journey to Hajj. I felt anxiety, fear, and self-doubt but also excitement, anticipation, and honor all at once. This trip was the most important one in [...]
Unraveling The Qur'an Two people reading the same text, or looking at the same object, can often come to different conclusions. Some of these differences are legitimate while others are not. After the Prophet’s death, Muslim scholars immediately recognized the need to establish rules for interpreting the Qur’ān [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Understanding Arabic Terms In Islam And Hajj: A Comprehensive Guide In day to day conversations, during lectures, and even in online posts, Muslims use many different terms from the Arabic language. These can be confusing for someone looking into Islam for the first time or [...]
Why Prayer is Important in Islam 1. Flexible Timing Muslims pray five times a day. The timings for the prayer are set to before sunrise, afternoon, late afternoon, sunset, and evening. When one hears this, they might get the impression that Muslims must stop everything they are doing at an [...]
By: Habeeba Husain 1. Hajj Is Mandatory For Every Sane, Adult Muslim At Least Once In Their Life The Quran states the obligation of Hajj, or the pilgrimage to Makkah: “And Hajj to the House (Kaba) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those [...]
Eid Al-Fitr And Eid Al-Adha Islam has two primary holidays, the first is called Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of the Feast). This holiday takes place at the end of the month of Ramadan. The second holiday is called Eid al-Adha (Holiday of Sacrifice) and is considered [...]
