Conditions of the Shahadah

The Conditions of the Shahadah to Be Accepted by God

The Shahadah is the key to the gates of Paradise, but in order for it to work, be accepted by G ...

Declaration of Faith

The Declaration of Faith: Between Text and Meaning

Is it obligatory for a new Muslim to say their declaration of faith in Arabic? Is it a norm or ...

New Muslim Guide

New Muslim Guide

Have taken the courageous step of submitting to the will of God, you , through devotion to Him ...

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah (Tawheed)

Due to the concept of “La Ilaha Illa Allah” Allah brought the creation into being, and due to t ...

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How Should I Declare the Shahadah?

Where should I say the Shahadah? Being one’s own choice, why should it be in public? Is it just ...

Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam: Their Meaning and Priority

What are the Five Pillars of Islam and what is the origin of this expression? Which comes first ...

Tawheed: Its Meaning and Categories

Tawheed: Its Meaning and Categories

Tawheed is to single out Allah (Exalted be He) in what is distinct to Him and obligatory for Hi ...

Islam The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam: The Greatest Blessing Bestowed upon Mankind

Islam is the greatest blessing that Allah has bestowed upon mankind and the Qur’an is the great ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part Two)

As He is One in His Lordship without any partner, He is also One in His servitude. What does it ...

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah

What Does It Mean to Believe in Allah? (Part One)

Allah created all of mankind to have belief in Him (their Creator). What is the evidence to tha ...

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Calmness and Other Priceless Things: An American Student’s Journey to Islam

Why did this American student choose Islam? What were the mission ingredients in her life and w ...

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The Most Powerful Declaration Ever Devised

This Declaration of Faith captures the essence of what Islam is all about: peaceful surrender t ...

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Towards Becoming Muslim & Whole

It’s not such a bad idea giving yourself time and space to go back and look on your past self, ...

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A New Muslim and a True Change of Heart

Can just the uttering of verbal pledge transform one from kufr to iman, or guarantee a change o ...

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I Was Forced to Accept Islam, Be a Devout Muslim

Being a Muslim was really no choice at all she never considered herself to be seeking God, she ...

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8 Things You May Not Truly Understand about Converts

Just made the biggest decision of their lives, migrated to a new path of living; to a religion ...

What Muslim College Students Want Non-Muslims to Know

The Huffington Post asked Muslim college students about what they'd like non-Muslims to know ab ...

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The Prophet, New Muslims and Us

Needless to say, we all are Shahadah-event enthusiasts, but after their embracing Islam, how do ...

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What It’s Like To Be A Muslim College Student Today

Boston College Muslim students are talking about how they practice Islam on daily basis and the ...

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Being Muslim in America… Between Individuals & Institutions

How do Muslims and Islamic institutions contribute to the ethnic and cultural diversity in the ...