The Quran, the holy book of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in the 7th century, stands as a remarkable work that has convinced billions of its divine origin. At the heart of this sacred text lies the question of its authorship. Numerous scholars and [...]
Muslims claim that the Quran is a literary masterpiece of unparalleled eloquence and structural complexity. While the full depth of its linguistic miracles may not be easily accessible to non-Arabic speakers, the Quran's extraordinary literary miracle can be accessed by anyone, even when studied in translation. The Arabic language [...]
The Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam, contains infinitely profound wisdom, sometimes communicated through intricate symbols and metaphors that require deep reflection. One of the most celebrated symbols is the honeybee, an unlikely candidate that initially seems insignificant. Yet through profound verses dedicated to this tiny creature, the Quran [...]
The Qur'an: A Literary Masterpiece That Transcends Generations The Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece. Its profound impact on Arabic literature, its eloquence, and the timeless message it conveys have captivated both scholars and believers for centuries. The Qur'an's literary miracles extend beyond [...]
By: Nailah Dean Why Muslims Should Celebrate Black History Month: 3 Reasons There are some widely celebrated holidays in America that Muslims avoid due to their religious connotations, such as Christmas and Easter. Others, such as Thanksgiving or the fourth of July, are more cultural in nature, and thus, [...]
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 [...]
Unlocking Tranquility For Muslims, the Qurʾān has always been a means to help reduce stress and anxiety. The Qurʾān describes itself as a remedy for ailments that are in the heart. O mankind! There has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the [...]
CrossFit and Ramadan: Intensity in Limited Time Two years ago, I decided to join CrossFit. For those who are unfamiliar CrossFit is a high-intensity workout program that incorporates various sports and exercises. In my local CrossFit, our workouts tend to be either AMRAP’s or for time. An AMRAP stands [...]
How Fasting Teaches Self-Discipline in All With the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. This is a requirement for all Muslim adults who are physically able. Nevertheless, many excited children fast for part of the day. A few days ago, my eight-year-old daughter was practicing fasting. I [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Allah: The True Best Friend - Finding Solace and Support In one of my final weeks teaching at a local Sunday School, a previous student’s parent came into my classroom. She gave a gift and words of advice as my upcoming wedding was a few days [...]
