877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure By: Saulat Pervez The Many Faces of Muslim Families in America Mr. and Mrs. Siddiq migrated to the United States in the late 1980s from Pakistan. Sponsored by Mrs. Siddiq’s brother, they had a clear and simple goal: to avail better educational opportunities for their four children [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure By: Azra Awan Islam's Model of Human Rights: A Comprehensive and Progressive Vision We live in an age that is striking in its unprecedented technological sophistication. Unfortunately, the prejudices and inequities that have plagued the human race historically continue to exist, and are responsible for untold human [...]
By: Daliah Merzaban Praying The five Daily Prayers on Time Before I genuinely began to cultivate and nurture my relationship with God, I regarded the five daily prayers that Islam enjoins on believers as laborious. It seemed impractical to expect that I would be able to stop what I [...]
By: Azra Awan Eid-ul-Adha: A Celebration of Historical Significance and Spiritual Unity for Muslims Worldwide Muslims from all over the world anticipate the annual three-day celebration of a historical event that took place thousands of years ago during the time of Prophet Abraham [pbuh]1. This occasion, known as Eid-ul-Adha [...]
By: Faisal Kutty Embark on the Spiritual Journey: Discover the Significance of Hajj and the Pilgrimage to Mecca Millions of pilgrims from all over the world will be converging on Mecca in the coming days. They will retrace the footsteps of millions who have made [...]
By: Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq Embracing Islam: A Path of Complete Submission and Endless Rewards Islam teaches us to submit completely and whole-heartedly. "O you who believe! Enter into Islam completely, whole-heartedly..." (Quran 2:208) It also calls for a submission that is spontaneous and conscientious, without any hesitation or resistance [...]
By: Ni'mah Isma'il Nawwab The Hajj: A Spiritual Journey for Muslims from All Over the World The hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah, a central duty of Islam whose origins date back to the Prophet Abraham, brings together Muslims of all races and tongues for one of life's most moving spiritual [...]
By: Syed Abul Ala Maududi The Origin and Significance of Hajj Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, which Islam enjoins upon you. Like the prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, it mounds your life and prepares you so that you may live in surrender to [...]
Why Hajj is a Sacred Journey: Exploring the Pilgrimage in Islam | Watch Now! 877-Why-Islam presents a brief talk given by Mubinul Kathrada at an interfaith luncheon hosted by Zubaida Foundation. Hajj, or the Pilgrimage, is the last among those acts of Worship, [...]
By: Abu Zayd Prophet Muhammad's Teachings on Charity: Even the Smallest Act Counts Muhammad, the final prophet of Islam, stated: “Every Muslim should give charity.” He was asked, “What if one cannot?” He replied, “Then he should go find work and help himself and others.” He was asked, “What if [...]
