Habeeba Husain Contrary to popular belief, Islam’s teachings on gender roles allows for man and woman to complement one another beautifully. In today’s world, we often observe men and women pitted against one another. Anything you can do, I can do better! But according to Islam, there need [...]
Allahu Akbar. When you hear this phrase, what do you feel? You might have heard this phrase yelled by an angry, bearded baddie in movies. Or on the news by massive protesting crowds in the Middle East with fingers pointing up to the sky. The media has shown Muslims [...]
In Islam, the concept of martyrdom (shahada in Arabic) refers to the act of sacrificing one's life to testify and bear witness to one's faith and a noble cause. On a deeper spiritual level, it represents the ultimate demonstration of one's commitment and devotion to God and religious principles. [...]
By Uzma Saeed A few years ago, during my university studies, I encountered preachers from a different faith sharing their beliefs. One of them handed me a pamphlet with Quran translations and attempted to dissuade me from considering Islam as a religion. She used these translations to support her arguments. [...]
By: Justin Parrott (Abu Amina Elias) Debunking Misconceptions In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful Advocating violent conquest or terrorism is one of the most common accusations against Islam, but it is also deeply uninformed of Islamic teachings, history, and theology. Muslims can point to many, [...]
Understanding God's Love in Islam Often time there is a general misconception that the God of Islam is one of wrath and anger. There is a false image of God as being some Greek God of wrath seeking to hurt and harm those who disobey Him. This article will [...]
