by | Mar 10, 2021 | Muslim Lifestyle, New Muslims
Women’s rights, responsibilities, and choices have been the subject of books, articles, essays, and lectures. Sadly however, convincing the world that Muslim women are not oppressed by Islam is a message that is just not getting through. Islam raised the level of... 
by | Mar 9, 2021 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims
The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. Selected Hadiths from Al-Bukhari First hadith: “Actions Are Judged by Intentions” Text: Narrated `Umar ibn Al-Khattab: “I heard... 
by | Mar 4, 2021 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims
By Abdul-Rahman Al Sheha After pronouncing the Shahadah, it is from the Sunnah that a person do the following things: It is recommended that one perform a complete bath (ghusl) with pure water a It is recommended that one perform a complete bath (ghusl). nd then... 
by | Mar 2, 2021 | FEATURED, New Muslims
First of all, the Qur’an gives us the main objective of our existence. When we talk about understanding the Qur’an, we talk about the Angels asking Allah in Surat Al-Baqarah: “Will You place upon it (the world) one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood…... 
by | Feb 24, 2021 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims
By: Sayyid Saabiq Wudu’ (ablution) has certain components which, if not fulfilled according to the correct Islamic procedures, make one’s ablution void. Washing the face involves “pouring”” or “running” water from the top of the forehead to the... 
by | Feb 21, 2021 | New Muslims, New Muslims' Experiences
By Amy Klooz It can be intimidating for a new Muslim to be told that the Qur’an has to be read in Arabic when he or she can’t make heads or tails of the Arabic script in the first place. So learning not just letters but pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary seems... 
by | Feb 2, 2021 | Acts of Worship, New Muslims
The imam stands beside the body facing the qiblah at Mecca with the followers behind him in lines. The prayer to God for the deceased Muslim is a common collective duty (Fard Kifayah). This means that some Muslims should offer this prayer, and when it is offered by... 
by | Feb 1, 2021 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims
Noah’s Prayer When what Allah willed had happened and the unbelievers were drowned, the rain stopped and the water sank away. Noah stayed with his people for nine hundred and fifty years, calling them to Allah, but his people would not believe. They would not... 
by | Jan 24, 2021 | ABC's of Islam, New Muslims
Introduction ‘What is the meaning and purpose of life?’ This is, perhaps, the most important question that has ever been asked. Throughout the ages, philosophers have considered it to be the most fundamental question. Scientists, historians, philosophers, writers,... 
by | Jan 19, 2021 | FEATURED, New Muslims
Prophet Muhammad came through with the message of Islam, and his target audience, so to speak, revolved around the youth of the time. By Maria Zain For new Muslims, it is vital to read up on how Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) kept the teenagers around him in... 