The Concept of Sin in Islam
How does Islam see sin and evil? On the Day of Judgment will we be held accountable for what our ancestors did? What is demanded from us as humans?
Read More »God: The All-Loving, the Merciful
How is God loving and merciful? What does divine love look like? How is it manifested in the creation and life of man? What does God take in return?
Read More »From a Christian to a Houston Imam: Yahya Graff
From a Christian to not just a Muslim, but also a prominent imam and teacher in Huston, Texas, Yahya John Graff’s journey to Islam is an extraordinary and moving one.
Read More »American New Muslims and the Challenges of Conversion
Choosing Islam as your way of life is no way easy or effortless. It is a journey of challenges and perseverance through which we reach our goals and face hardships. Read on how fellow new Muslims cope with the challenges they face..
Read More »The Moral System of Islam: Motives and Practices
Why do we willingly and voluntarily obey God, submit to His will? What does stimulate us to adhere to His teachings? What does Islamic moral system contribute to humanity? What does make us follow a certain course of action and not another?
Read More »Life’s True Joy and Major Assets
Between life’s countless pleasures and temptations and one’s commitment to their faith and God, what is true joy and how do we find it? How do we live a balanced life?
Read More »What Does Islam Teach about Justice?
What does the Qur’an say about justice, and how is it related to belief? How does a Muslim act in the face of oppression and discrimination?
Read More »Rights of Non-Muslims in Islam
What rights does Islam set for non-Muslims? Are they given any under Islam? How does Islam see and address people of other faiths?
Read More »Contentment: Belief & True Happiness
How much and how often do we keep our minds on money, position, worldly pleasures and satisfaction? Does and should that longing have an end? How? What does Islam say about that?
Read More »Shura: The Meaning of Democracy in Islam
Are democracy and democratic practices something known to Islam? Is it compatible with Islamic principles? What style of leadership does Islam encourage?
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