Understanding Ramadan: Significance, Fasting, and Beliefs Q: What is Ramadan? A: Ramadan is the name of the ninth Islamic lunar month. It is the month God ordered the Muslims to fast since it was the month He revealed the Quran (the Muslims' holy scripture) to Muhammad (the final Prophet of [...]
The Islamic Way to Prevent The Spread of Disease With the rise of the coronavirus, many people are understandably concerned about protecting themselves. Diseases and viruses have always been part of human history. This article seeks to shed light on some of Islam’s teachings regarding [...]
By: Hesham Hassaballas What I'm Thankful For as an American Muslim Another year has passed, and another Feast of Thanksgiving has come upon us. As families across our great nation gather together, eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, gravy, and the like, it is a natural time for us [...]
The Oneness of God in Islam: What It Means and Why It's Important The most fundamental teaching of Islam is to believe in the Oneness of God, in the sense of His being the only Creator, Preserver, Nourisher, etc. But this belief is not enough. Many of the idolaters knew [...]
A Muslim Believes in the Following 6 Articles of Faith: 1. Oneness of God A Muslim believes in ONE GOD, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider. God has no father or mother, no son or daughter. None is equal to Him. He is God [...]
In a hurry? Check out the infographic. 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Exploring the All-Encompassing Concept of Worship in Islam Since the beginning of human history, worship [...]
The Shahada or Testimony of Faith The First Pillar of Islam The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in [...]
By: Dr. Sulayman Nyang How Islam Shaped the African-American Identity and Experience Much has been written on the impact of 9/11 on American Muslims. The experience of African-American Muslims in dealing with the anti-Muslim feeling that followed in the aftermath of the tragedy mirrors in most ways the experience of [...]
The Farewell Sermon: Muhammad's Last Words of Wisdom This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah Year 632 A.C (10 A.H.) in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat’ in Mecca After Praising and Thanking God (Allah) the Prophet (peace be upon him) Said: “O [...]
The Quran: The Unaltered Word of God The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of their lives. Its verses have remained intact since their original revelation by God in the 7th century. This brochure explains the divine origin of the [...]
