Was there a time where you faced a challenge that was completely out of your control? Was there a time you really wanted something but felt it was impossible to get? Although it is true that we will not always get exactly what we want, but the Qur'ān reminds [...]
Habeeba Husain The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Arabia at a time of intense tribalism and classism. Groups were very much divided and showed loyalty to their own clans and class, even if that meant overlooking great faults in their comrades. With the revelation [...]
Habeeba Husain A few years ago, I was very much into watching sports. Professional basketball was at the top of my list, and I had a couple of seasons of diligently watching football, soccer, and tennis under my belt as well. But over time, I simply lost interest—I [...]
The Qur'ān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him at a time when racism was rampant. The Arabs considered themselves to be superior to the non-Arabs. The wealthy considered themselves superior to the poor, and the masters considered themselves superior to their slaves. When one reads [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF One of the distinctive characteristics of the times we live in is the overwhelming presence of violence in our societies. Whether it is a bomb going off in a market place, or the hijacking of [...]
Islam has two primary holidays, the first is called Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of the Feast). This holiday takes place at the end of the month of Ramadan. The second holiday is called Eid al-Adha (Holiday of Sacrifice) and is considered the holier of the two holidays. Eid al-Adha takes [...]
Clothes of the Dwellers of Hell But those who disbelieved will have cut out for them garments of fire. Poured upon their heads will be scalding water. (Quran 22:19) And you will see the criminals that Day bound together in shackles, their garments of liquid pitch (melted copper) and [...]
This article will provide a detailed description of hell as found in the Qurʾān. A previous article provides a description of Paradise. Hell is a real place that is prepared for those who reject the truth after it became apparent to them and do evil deeds. Just like the [...]
Our human nature is one that acts based on pain and pleasure. Everything we do is either to avoid some kind of pain or attain a pleasure. Knowing this, God has encouraged humans to make the right decisions with the promise that we will be rewarded for them. Throughout [...]
Everlasting Nature of Paradise Even if one were to experience pure pleasure in this world, there is still the pain of separation from the things we love. We all fear death because it takes us away from the things we love, our family, wealth, homes, and comforts. So even [...]
