Meena Malik Islam has a holistic definition of worship, including sacred rituals and also mundane everyday actions. Muslims are encouraged to seek the pleasure of Allah in all aspects of their lives. Believe it or not,Islam does not command Muslims to stay in the mosque all day reading the [...]
By Laura El Alam Sometimes people feel their hearts are drawn to Islam, but they hesitate to call themselves a Muslim. Perhaps they are afraid that they don’t know enough about the faith yet, or that they’re not the “right kind” of a person to fit the description. Maybe [...]
By Uzma Saeed As you browse through the internet and particularly social media, you may encounter discussions between men and women with differing views. Some women express concerns about how they are being treated by men. Others, based on these stories, hold the view that men can exhibit toxic [...]
By Laura El Alam “Marriage is half the deen (religion).” Muslims will often say this to emphasize the importance of finding a life partner. The actual hadith (saying of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him) is: “When a person marries he has fulfilled half of the [...]
Eid, which means "celebration" in Arabic, is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is a time of joy, feasting, and community gatherings. However, one aspect that may sometimes cause confusion among non-Muslims and Muslims [...]
By Laura El Alam For converts in the United States, one of the most challenging aspects of embracing Islam is that people sometimes accuse us of being “less American” when we adopt an Islamic lifestyle. Over the past 23 years since I converted, I have heard comments like, “You [...]
Uzma Saeed Yesterday, I tuned in to a podcast where the host and guest were accomplished young men. They seemed to have everything one could desire - mingling with influential people, indulging in their purchases, and traveling to various places. It made me wonder if their lives could get [...]
By Laura El Alam Ramadan is right around the corner. If you’re new to Islam, and this will be your first time observing the holy month, you might have some questions. Here is a Ramadan Cheat Sheet to get you started. Fasting basics. Able-bodied adult Muslims fast from dawn [...]
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is a pillar of Islam and a practice that has been observed by Muslims for over 1400 years. This act of worship involves abstaining from food, drink, and marital relations from dawn until sunset. Fasting is not only about food and drink, [...]
Islam is a religion that emphasizes the importance of remembrance of God in all aspects of life. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, used to say a prayer on almost every occasion such as eating, drinking, sleeping, traveling, and entering one’s home. This article will highlight the psychological and [...]
