Habeeba Husain One of the reasons Ramadan is so special for Muslims around the world is because it is the month in which God began to reveal the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessings and peace of God be upon him). God says in the Holy [...]
By Peter Mitchell Four years ago, I decided to become Muslim because I liked how Islam creates a direct connection between an individual and God. Before I converted, the religious community seemed too involved. I felt that in order to be accepted by God I needed to overtly [...]
Please tell us a little about yourself. With the name of Allah the generally Merciful and specifically Merciful. My name is Musa Franco. I have been Muslim since the age of 14. I became Muslim at a time when there were not many Latin American converts in my community. [...]
Habeeba Husain We are more than a week into the month of Ramadan, so it is quite likely you heard about it from your Muslim friends, coworkers, or social media personalities online and in person. People seem to fill pity toward Muslims when they are fasting from dawn [...]
Is being an American Muslim a big part of your identity? Yes, being an American Muslim is a big part of my identity. I am not just an American, I am also a Latina. My Latino heritage is also a big part of my identity. I was born in [...]
Is being an American Muslim a big part of your identity? Absolutely. I teach American history and I'm very open about being a Muslim. My students are usually quite perplexed that a white American can be a Muslim of strong faith. I answer a good amount of questions about [...]
Habeeba Husain The month of Ramadan is again upon the Muslim community all around the world by the grace of God. This month is a special time of the year Muslims look forward to, and there are many questions I think will naturally arise among those who do [...]
Quran – an intricate and beautiful book that is a light, a warning, a promise for Muslims. It was divinely revealed over fourteen hundred years ago. Ever since, the Quran remains a Muslim’s solace, hope, and guide. Quran, the holy book of Islam The Quran, the holy book of Islam, [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Since the beginning of human history, worship has played a central role in people’s lives. Devotion to a higher being continues to tie humanity together [...]
Hajj is a physical journey to the city of Mecca, but it is primarily for spiritual reasons. When one begins the journey to Mecca, they leave all worldly things behind them. As they get closer to Mecca they enter a state of ihrām. This consists of wearing only two [...]
