Absar Husain Kazmi Most non-Muslims may not be aware of the fact that Islam commands Muslims to contribute to society at large, regardless of whether it be a predominantly Muslim or non-Muslim society. Islam teaches its followers to work hand in hand with their fellow citizens in order [...]
Ever had a dream and wonder if it meant anything? What does Islam teach about dreams and their meanings? Scientists explain that every single person has a dream each night they sleep, although many do not remember them. The Islamic position on dreams often differs from the western attitudes [...]
In Islam, Jesus is one of the greatest Prophets and Messengers of God along with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all. He delivered God’s message to the Children of Israel that they should only worship one God, follow God’s law, and establish justice. The Quran [...]
Imam Mohamed Magid joined a team of high-ranking Muslim leaders from around the world to visit the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. Auschwitz consisted of over 40 concentration and extermination camps run by Nazi Germany during World War II and the Holocaust where more than a million [...]
Muslim Students attended the first Kentucky Muslim Day at the state’s Capital. As they were boarding their buses in Frankfort, Kentucky, a group of men equipped with megaphones and posters shouted hateful speech at the children. Ihsan Bagby, a local leader of the Muslim community spoke at the events [...]
Saadia Z. YunusLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist www.saadiazyunus.com As I sat across from my client as she was narrating to me the power a specific prayer had, I realized something profound: A closeness to God and feeling His presence in dark times can assist us in overcoming challenging situations. The [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF Did you know that most bullying takes place in a school setting? Approximately 50% of Muslims aged 11-18 reported being called mean names because of their religion.1 Additionally, in 25% of the cases involving Muslim [...]
Why do Muslims read the Quran in Arabic? Is the Quran translated into different languages? If so, what is the difference between the Arabic and the translated versions? The Quran is only in Arabic. This is not to say that it cannot be translated, but the translation is not [...]
Sunni and Shia Muslims share many aspects of Islamic teachings in common and also have their differences. This article serves as a brief overview of the similarities and differences between the two groups. Are most Muslims Sunni or Shia? Sunnis make up the larger population of Muslims. [...]
Madelina Nuñez Madelina Nuñez is a Ph.D. student in American Studies at Purdue University. She currently studies Latino, Muslim, and Latino Muslim communities through the lens of food and foodways. Nuñez holds an M.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago in [...]
