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 [...]
The One True God: The Foundation of Islam 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Monotheism, belief in one God, is the most important and foundational concept in Islam. Muslims believe in one God who created the universe and has power over everything within it. He is unique and exalted above everything He creates, [...]
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, [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Islam Empowered Women With Progressive Rights Since the 7th Century Oppressed, inferior, and unequal – for many people, these are the first words that come to mind when thinking about women in Islam. These stereotypes confuse Islam with cultural practices and fail to recognize that Islam has [...]
By: Tarek M. T. Ezzat Are Muslims Today Inspired by the Manners of Prophet Muhammad? In June 2010, Muslims in the UK produced an excellent series of short videos titled "Inspired by Muhammad" to improve public understanding of Islam and Muslims. This campaign gave an overview of many aspects of [...]
By: Saulat Pervez 9/11: How the World Changed Forever September 11, 2001, changed everything. We who had led carefree lives centering on our individual routines, blissfully uninformed about international events or the politics of far-flung places, were caught unawares. A stunned nation watched with horror, filled with hurt and [...]
By: Daliah Merzaban How I Uncovered My Faith in God When endeavouring to explain to someone how I uncovered my spirituality, I usually say it happened quite suddenly, in a moment of clarity. Throughout my childhood and young adult years, God remained in the background of my consciousness. I believed in [...]
