Hope, we can all understand, is a gift from God that keeps our faith strong and our life bearable despite hardships, setbacks, but what about fear? How are they linked together?

Hope, we can all understand, is a gift from God that keeps our faith strong and our life bearable despite hardships, setbacks, but what about fear? How are they linked together? More »

Linguistically, Sunnah means a way or method that can have two states, either good or bad. It is derived from the word

Linguistically, Sunnah means a way or method that can have two states, either good or bad. It is derived from the word "Sanan", which is Arabic for: a road or a path. Sunnah in this sense is mentioned in the hadith of the Messenger of Allah in which he said...

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If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.

If a certain hardship or test is meant to reflect Allah's wisdom and purpose, passing such a test is indicative of His mercy and compassion. Thus the Muslims could feel content, confident and free of worry about the past and the future.

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What are the particular values or traits of Islamic family life that so many are finding so appealing?

What are the particular values or traits of Islamic family life that so many are finding so appealing?

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Prophet Muhammad warned his Companions against harming or upsetting neighbors. In a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad that is as true today as it was 1400 years ago, the Prophet was asked about a certain woman who prayed and fasted more than was obligatory upon her, and gave generously in charity, but unfortunately, she did not refrain from speaking harshly to her neighbors...

Prophet Muhammad warned his Companions against harming or upsetting neighbors. In a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad that is as true today as it was 1400 years ago, the Prophet was asked about a certain woman who prayed and fasted more than was obligatory upon her, and gave generously in charity, but unfortunately, she did not refrain from speaking harshly to her neighbors...

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Why is it in Islam that a man can have four wives and a woman can only have one husband? Watch this episode of the Mailbag with Sheikh Yusuf Estes to know the answer.

Why is it in Islam that a man can have four wives and a woman can only have one husband? Watch this episode of the Mailbag with Sheikh Yusuf Estes to know the answer.

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How do you progress getting to know a sister and you are not sure you want to propose to her? What should I know about my future wife? What about hanging out? How do you reconcile beauty and deen (way of life)? Watch this Show to know more about marriage issues.

How do you progress getting to know a sister and you are not sure you want to propose to her? What should I know about my future wife? What about hanging out? How do you reconcile beauty and deen (way of life)? Watch this Show to know more about marriage issues.

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Are women degraded in Islam? Do women have rights in Islam? Do women have a right to participate in public life? Do women have a right to inherit? To know the answer to these questions, watch this Show of Inspired by Muhammad campaign in which Sultana Tafadar focuses on women's rights.

Are women degraded in Islam? Do women have rights in Islam? Do women have a right to participate in public life? Do women have a right to inherit? To know the answer to these questions, watch this Show of Inspired by Muhammad campaign in which Sultana Tafadar focuses on women's rights.

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Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family and friends. On what conditions can a Muslim join non-Muslims during holiday seasons?

Islam places great importance on kind treatment and social ties, not to mention one’s family and friends. On what conditions can a Muslim join non-Muslims during holiday seasons?

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