Women and Inheritance
Why under Islamic law does the male inherit twice as much as the female? Does this apply to all cases of inheritance? What is the wisdom behind such divisions? Could this be unjust and discriminatory?
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Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?
As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, and why? Does keeping it make me less Muslim? What’s the Islamic stand on that? Imam John (Yahya) Ederer tells his own story on this issue…
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Know Who‘re the Mothers in Islam
Only when we see what Islam says about mothers and what status they have, we can imagine what status women have in Islam, how we are commanded to treat them…
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Islam & Individual Responsibility
If I commit wrong, could you pay for my sins? If a group or political leader misleads their followers, who would bear the responsibility, to what extent?
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Mosques and Meeting the Needs of New Muslims
How could the mosque responsibly contribute to the socio-cultural and emotional needs of new Muslims? In Islam the mosque is much bigger than the building and rituals…
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Valentine’s Day: Roots & Islamic View
What is the history of Valentine's Day? Can Muslims celebrate it? Is there love in Islam? Click to know the answer to these questions.
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The Prophet’s Guidance for New Muslim Youth
The challenge is far from easy, but the change worth it. For a smoother transition in your life-changing journey, tread on the heels of the Prophet; stand up for the change…
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How the Prophet Cared for Converts
How did the prophet deal with converts and what would he have us do today? Learn from the perfect teacher of humankind…
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New Muslims Searching for Inner Peace (1)
Have become a Muslim? How do you see yourself? How do others see you? What do you expect of yourself? Learn here about what you need to see not in the mirror or in others’ eyes, rather on the inside.
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The Moral System of Islam
What morals does Islam call for and for what purpose? Are they something novel or mysterious from the well-known moral norms? By what standards are they sorted?
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