Attending a funeral is a solemn occasion that often brings people from diverse backgrounds together to honor a life that has passed. If you are attending a Muslim funeral, you may be wondering what to expect, how to show respect, and what traditions you might encounter. This guide is [...]
Laura El Alam When people first embrace Islam, they are often filled with energy, optimism, and positivity. The joy of connecting with their Creator and discovering His plan for humanity makes them feel like they have a new lease on life. When they share their new mindset and [...]
Habeeba Husain Growing up in a nonreligious household, Stephanie never thought twice about Islam. She had no connection to it. If anything, she considered herself opposed to what she thought she knew of the religion. “If you grow up in an Agnostic, Atheist, or non-practicing background, sometimes the [...]
Do Muslims celebrate Christmas? Can they give and receive gifts? What if I am a convert and my family celebrates, can I join them? These are many questions that often come to mind when people think of Islam and Christmas. This FAQ aims to address some of the most [...]
Laura El Alam If you’ve ever walked into a public restroom and found a Muslim standing in front of the sink, balancing awkwardly on one foot while washing the other under the tap, you may have wondered what on earth they were doing. Why are they choosing to [...]
Islam holds Jesus (Isa in Arabic) and Mary (Maryam) in high regard, recognizing their spiritual significance while portraying their lives in a way that has many similarities with Christianity, but different ones as well. Both are celebrated for their piety, miraculous experiences, and dedication to God’s will, but the [...]
Laura El Alam Like so many converts, when I was a brand new Muslim, I was trusting and optimistic. Inspired by the beauty and perfection of Islam, I expected that all the “born Muslims” around me would be living upright, wholesome, pious lives. After all, they had been [...]
The concept of jihad is often misunderstood, with some conflating it to terrorism, others reducing it solely to military conflict while others downplay its martial aspects entirely. However, an objective and comprehensive look at the Quran shows that a more nuanced concept that encompasses both peaceful struggle and, when [...]
Jana Hussain There is a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessings and peace of God be upon him), “Verily, the parable of good and bad company is that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk will give you perfume. You will [...]
Laura El Alam There are many sad, true stories of converts’ families rejecting or denouncing them because of their choice to follow Islam. Oftentimes, family members who are deeply religious are the ones who struggle most with accepting their loved one’s conversion. That is not always the case, [...]
