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 [...]
The Israeli occupation impacts all Palestinians - Muslim and Christian alike. By standing together in solidarity against discrimination, Palestinian Muslims and Christians provide a model for peaceful coexistence. Palestine is the birthplace of Jesus, peace be upon him. Outside of Christianity, Islam is the only faith that recognizes Jesus, [...]
By: Shaylene Haswarey My interest in comparing Mormonism and Islam started during my senior year of high school in 1998, but my journey learning about my Mormon roots started much earlier. Journal Entry, Saturday, July 16, 1994, age 13: I had one of the best days of my life [...]
By: Uzma Saeed What Happens to Generational Debt? Several years ago, one of my very close relatives died leaving behind a pile of debt. Needless to say, his children were devastated. Their pain was two-fold; losing their beloved father and the unpaid personal loans he [...]
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. [...]
The Belief in Jesus in Islam: A Prophet, Messenger, and the Messiah In Islam, Jesus is one of the greatest Prophets and Messengers of God along with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all. He delivered God’s message to the Children of Israel that they should [...]
By: Habeeba Husain A Muslim's Perspective On The Holiday Season As a Muslim born into a Muslim family, I have never celebrated Christmas. But I still very much enjoy the month of December. Despite the temperatures dropping to below freezing, I tend to get warm and fuzzy feelings inside—and [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Empowering Faith Organizations Through Organic Farming In an effort to highlight inspirational American Muslims, WhyIslam spoke with Hisham Moharram, a scientist turned activist entrepreneur. He began a community-owned, science-based, certified organic agribusiness called Good Tree Farm in New Egypt, N.J. The farm’s sister non-profit organization, [...]
Jesus' Disciples and Muhammad's Companions: A Comparison Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) was sent to the Children of Israel and was in need of individuals to support him. Similarly, the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) were his helpers and disciples. The Qurʾān speaks highly [...]
