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¿Qué es el Islam?
Entendiendo el Islam Islam es el nombre de la religión que siguen los musulmanes. Las personas que practican el Islam se llaman musulmanes, al igual que los que practican el cristianismo se llaman cristianos. El significado literal y léxico de Islam significa sumisión. Islam proviene de la raíz [...]
What is Islam?
Understanding Islam Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians. The literal and lexical meaning of Islam means submission. Islam comes from the root Arabic letters s-l-m which are the [...]
Answers to Common Questions Hijabis Are Asked
By: Habeeba Husain Common Questions About the Hijab Answered: A Guide for the Curious I recently asked some friends and family who wear the hijab, or Islamic headscarf, what kind of questions people ask them regarding their veils. Many of the inquiries were common across the board. Below is a [...]
Salvation in Islam
Islam vs. Christianity: How Do They Differ on Original Sin and Salvation? There are many similarities between Islam and Christianity, but there are also some central differences. The notion of original sin and salvation are vastly different in terms of the nuances. In Islam, humans are born free of sin. [...]
Does Islam Allow Abortion?
What Does Islam Say About Abortion? Abortion is one of the hottest topics in modern American political discourse. Islam, like other religions, places a strong emphasis on the value of human life. However, Islam is a flexible religion that seeks to preserve life, but at times permits abortion. This [...]
Gender Roles in Islam: Equity or Equality?
By: Saima Mehboob What Islam Really Teaches About Gender Roles Growing up in a very conservative household where Eastern tradition was prevalent, I remember struggling with the notion that a good Muslim woman was one that was subservient to her husband, and put his comfort and needs before hers. I [...]
10 cosas que quizá no sepa sobre Jesús en el Islam
Jesús en el Islam: 10 cosas que te sorprenderá saber Mucha gente se sorprende al saber que los musulmanes creen en Jesús, la paz sea con él. Quien lea el Corán se dará cuenta rápidamente de que no sólo habla de quién era Jesús, sino que también enseña quién [...]