Uzma Saeed At some point in life, every person reflects on their existence and ponders the purpose of life. Why? As human beings, we possess the ability to reason, which sets us apart from animals. When people begin to look within themselves and feel a strong desire to find [...]
Laura El Alam When I embraced Islam nearly 23 years ago, I remember making shahada by testifying that there is one God, and that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is His prophet. My heart and mind were at peace with this decision. Pressing my forehead to the [...]
When one reads about the sayings of a historical person, like Jesus or Muhammad, peace be upon them, how do we know they actually said it? For instance, the authors of the Bible are largely unknown. While some books of the Bible, such as the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, [...]
As the holiday season approaches, many schools have Christmas themed activities and celebrations. However, for Muslim students, this time of year can be challenging, as they may feel excluded from the festivities that dominate much of the social and cultural landscape. Creating a more inclusive environment during the holiday season [...]
By Melissa Barreto Recently, I was talking with a friend who was reflecting on her journey coming into Islam. She said, “...converts can make a lot of mistakes. People who are novices at anything make a lot of mistakes.” This simple admission resonated deeply within me and brought on a [...]
We, humans, love to complicate simple concepts and designs and turn them into something different. While this may be beneficial in many cases as it does lead to discoveries and innovation, as far as religion is concerned, it would be counterproductive. The basic need for a religion is to [...]
By Laura El Alam I’m considering becoming a Muslim, but I’m hesitant about wearing hijab. What should I do? For women in the West who decide to embrace Islam, wearing a headscarf (also called hijab or khimar) can be the most difficult step. There may be various reasons why [...]
Exploring the intersection between LGBTQ and the Islamic faith can be both delicate and polarizing. While Muslims often view sexuality from a moral standpoint, those within the LGBTQ movement view Islamic teachings on sexuality as backwards and in need of reform. They have asserted that any disagreement with LGBTQ lifestyle [...]
A question people often ask is whether Islam has a central authoritative figure, like a pope. Islam is a faith that does not have any institutional hierarchy that is similar to Catholicism. When the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was alive, he served as the ultimate religious authority. However, [...]
As followers of the Abrahamic faith, Muslims follow many of the same religious practices as Jews and Christians. Muslims believe in many of the same Prophets as Jews and Christians such as Abraham, Noah, David, Solomon, Moses, and Jesus, peace be upon them all. However, Muslims view all Prophets, [...]
