By: Laura El Alam Why People Convert to Islam: 3 Converts Share Their Aha Moments People from all walks of life and all corners of the world find that their spiritual journey leads them to Islam. In many cases, becoming a Muslim had never crossed their mind, but they [...]
By: Hamza Dudgeon Converting to Islam: A Guide to Learning The Culture Converting to Islam is often not just a religious conversion, but also entails learning the culture(s) of your local Muslim community. Learning about a new religion and possibly new cultures can be daunting to the new convert. [...]
By: Meena Malik Tips on Finding the Qiblah and Setting Up Your Prayer Space Since Muslims are required to pray five times a day, and praying at home, work, school, or on-the-go is a necessary part of life for Muslims observing daily prayers. Having a dedicated prayer space at [...]
Ramadan Fasting for New Muslims: A Guide to the Basics Ramadan is an exciting time for new Muslims, but can also be a bit overwhelming. We are taught by the Quran that with hardship comes ease, and God ultimately rewards us for the difficulty we experience in acts of worship. [...]
By: Laura El Alam New to Ramadan? Here's How to Make the Most of the Holy Month Observing Ramadan for the first time can be a daunting experience for a new Muslim. People who have never fasted before often have valid questions. How will I be able to make it [...]
By: David Charbonier Former Christian Converts to Islam After 43 Years On September 4th, 2020, I adopted Islam as my way of life. Some people call me a convert because I was raised as a Christian and became Muslim after 43 years. Although I completed changed my life, [...]
By: Melissa Barreto This interview is Part 2 of Kai Wingo’s journey to Islam. She is an American Muslim with a Master’s degree in Education, a homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Read her story. What Happened After You Took Your Shahada? I took my shahada on a [...]
By: Melissa Barreto Kai Wingo, M.Ed., is a 37-year-old American-Muslim home educator, mother of 3, and owner of Split Moon Publications, a small business dedicated to creating Islamic products that help families bond and enjoy quality time together. This is Part 1 of her journey to Islam. Can [...]
By: Melissa Barreto New to Islam? Here's What to Know Before Visiting a Mosque Congratulations! You recently accepted Islam as your way of life and you’re excited to start attending the mosque, or masjid in Arabic (there’s no time like the present to start adding to your Muslim vocabulary bank). [...]
By: Laura El Alam How Muslims Can Celebrate Christmas Without Feeling Left Out Even though a well-known holiday song calls it “the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” Christmas time can be a quagmire for Muslims who live in the West, particularly those of us with children. Wherever we [...]
