How Do We Know the Prophet Really Said It? How do we know that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, actually said the things Muslims claim he said? Do the words attributed to the Prophet, peace be upon him, belong to him or someone else? To answer these [...]
How to Prepare for the End: The Companion Umar's Advice The famous Companion of the Prophet, peace be upon him, named Umar once said: "Everyday it is said that so and so has died, and there must come a day when it will be said that Umar has died. Death [...]
By: Imam Shabir Ally Jesus in the Quran: Born of a Virgin, Healed the Blind and the Leper The Quran tells us a lot of wonderful things about Jesus. As a result, believers in the Quran love Jesus, honor him, and believe in him. In fact, no Muslim can be [...]
By: Saulat Pervez The Life and Legacy of Moses, a Prophet Revered by Islam and Judaism Among the prophets mutually revered by Islam and Judaism is the prominent figure of Moses or Musa, peace be upon him (pbuh). A descendant of Joseph, also known as Yusuf, (pbuh), Moses played a [...]
Islam: The Meaning of Submission and Peace The word Islam means voluntary “Submission” or “Surrender” to the Will of God. It derives from the root word “salam,” meaning peace. In the Quran, God defines that the only purpose for which He created mankind is to Worship Him. Islam recognizes [...]
By: Nageen Khan The Importance of Character in Islam An individual's character is one of the most important aspects of Islam. While acts of worship hold great significance, Islam is a way of life. Everything in a Muslim's life, including manners and personality, should be in line with Islam. Thus, [...]
The Most Beautiful Names of Allah: A Study of His Mercy and Compassion Allah has described Himself in the Quran through His Names and Attributes. Muslims believe that studying these Names and Attributes is one of the most effective ways of strengthening one’s relationship with God. Each Name and Attribute [...]
By: Lamya Hamad Shura: The Islamic Principle of Consultation Shura, or consultation, embraces every facet of life and is easily adaptable to a variety of different situations. In Islam, it is encouraged not only in the political realm but on a social scale as well, involving families and professional entities. [...]
Unraveling Misconceptions: Women's Rights in Shariah Explained by Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi Why are women denied education & driving under Shariah? Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, chairman of Fiqh (Islamic Law) Council of North America corrects misconceptions about Shariah
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, [...]
