Laura El Alam I remember the first time I ever went to a mosque as a new convert. In my carefully-chosen outfit of loose pants, a long-sleeved blouse, and headscarf, I was certain that I’d fit right in with the women around me. After all, I felt extremely [...]
Jana Hussain There is a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (may the blessings and peace of God be upon him), “Verily, the parable of good and bad company is that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk will give you perfume. You will [...]
By Dr Laurence Brown Why Islam is Often the Last Religion Non-Muslims Explore Let’s talk frankly. Almost never do non-Muslims study Islam until they have first exhausted the religions of their exposure. Only after they have grown dissatisfied with the religions familiar to them, meaning Judaism, Christianity and all [...]
By Laura El Alam For those of us who are converts to Islam, the death of a non-Muslim loved one can be a multi-layered trauma. We experience the typical grief of losing someone who is dear to us, but we also grapple with additional emotions, worries, and questions. In [...]
By: Laura El Alam Are You Feeling Drawn to Islam? Here's What You Need to Know Sometimes people feel their hearts are drawn to Islam, but they hesitate to call themselves a Muslim. Perhaps they are afraid that they don’t know enough about the faith yet, or that they’re [...]
By: Laura El Alam Ramadan Starter Guide Ramadan is right around the corner. If you’re new to Islam, and this will be your first time observing the holy month, you might have some questions. Here is a Ramadan Cheat Sheet to get you started. Fasting Basics Able-bodied adult Muslims [...]
By: Laura El Alam Guidance for New Muslim Converts New Muslims often have many questions about how to practice Islam properly. At the same time, they are often bombarded with unsolicited opinions, information, and advice. Whether it’s an unknown brother or sister in the mosque approaching them with a [...]
By: Laura El Alam Rethinking Labels in Islam People who embrace Islam are often called “converts,” and some members of the Muslim community insist that the correct label is “reverts.” Ustadh Wm. Halim Breinnis believes that both “convert” and “revert” are insufficient terms. In this interview, Usdadh Halim explains [...]
Miracle of Allah and Final Testament to Humankind "The Quran: literally, 'that which is often recited.' A web of rhythm and meaning, the words of which throb through Muslim worship and which, at every point in the believer's life , break surface, sanctifying existence with [...]
