Prophet Abraham & Prophet Lot
Throughout history, prophets have called on their tribes to believe in the One and Only God and to serve only Him. They relayed the Divine religion to humanity and demonstrated how to live the ideal life. Thus, these chosen servants of Allah represent… More »
Qur’an Reflections: Day 4 (Dhikr & Fikr)
These series by Imam Sohaib Saeed is short Qur`an-based reminders for every seeker of goodness this Ramadan. Learn more...
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Hajj: Why and How?
The sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah is approaching when the journey of a lifetime takes place. What do Muslims do in Hajj? What is Hajj meant to instill in them? How do we perform its rituals?
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Building up Goodness: Lessons from the Prophet
You can change your life and others’ as well. Learn how the Prophet built up a new Islamic society; ridding it from its Jahiliyyah ills and instilling lasting positive changes…
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How to Maintain Good Relations with People
How could we have successful and rich relationships with people around us? What could keep our contacts tied to us in good shape? What does Islam say about that?
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What Is Unique about Islamic Ethics?
Promoting and calling for the same universal human standard of morality, what is unique about Islam among other ethical systems? What does Islam particularly contribute to ethics?
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What Do Muslims Celebrate?
What holidays do Muslims celebrate and in what way? Do all widespread ‘Islamic’ celebrations have roots in Islam? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of what is Islamic and non-Islamic about celebrations in Islam…
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The Muslim Character: Cleanliness
Prophet Muhammad was the embodiment of cleanness and purity. Learn how our beloved Prophet was keen to stress the importance of cleanliness in Islam as brother AbdelRahman Murphy reflects on this hadith…
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Prophet Muhammad: The Emancipator of Women’s Rights
Because the Prophet’s intervention women were treated as equals, given rights. Learn how the Prophet’s significant contribution to women’s rights inspired Shaista Aziz, a writer and journalist,...
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Muslim and True Sense of Belonging
Should we, Muslims, feel a true sense of belonging to the Islamic Ummah, or to the country we live in? What is the meaning of loyalty and citizenship in Islam? What does give Muslims a true sense of belonging? How do we cultivate that sense?
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Islam…It’s My Decision to Find Peace
From Christianity to Islam is April’s ever-changing decision no matter how hard the reaction of her family and friends was. What did attract her to Islam and why did she embrace it?
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The Night Journey: Sometimes It Causes Me to Tremble
Spend some time reflecting on the Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension—Israa' and Mi`raj—which are remembered on 27 Rajab. Imagine yourself accompanying him on that miraculous journey.
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Former Taliban Captive, Yvonne Ridley, Converts to Islam
British-born, award-winning journalist Yvonne Ridley is well known in the Muslim world for her outspoken views and defence of Islam. She endeared herself to the Muslim community in Britain when she reverted to Islam 30 months after making international headlines when she was captured by the Taliban on an undercover assignment in Afghanistan. She was a senior reporter of the Sunday Express at the time, having spent nearly 10 years in Fleet Street working for several prestige titles including The Sunday Times, The Observer, Daily Mirror and Independent on Sunday. Watch this video to know how former Taliban captive, Yvonne Ridley, converted to Islam.
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New Muslim: I Never Had a Purpose in Life, Until Islam
To have a higher purpose, this is what Islam is. Before Islam I never felt what happiness truly is. Now, I could really feel the happiness of having such purpose, of being at peace with yourself and others, of being with God.
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