Qur'an identity

The Qur’an and Our True Identity as Muslims

What does it mean to be Muslim? Put differently, what does make one worthy of being Muslim? Wha ...

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The Muslim Prayer: Its Rules and Timing

How do we shorten the prayer? And when is it applicable? When should we make for the missed pra ...

The Prophet’s Life and Mission As the Qur’an Depicts Them

The Prophet’s Life and Mission As the Qur’an Depicts Them

The Qur’an depicts a clear picture of the Prophet’s message and mission, his place in Islam, an ...

Description of the Straight Path

Islam: Guidance to the Straight Path

Why do we plead to Allah to ‘guide us to the straight path’? What is unique about such a prayer ...

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 ...

The Supererogatory Prayers

The supererogatory prayers may be performed before and/ or after obligatory congregational pray ...

How to Be Patient?

Al-Sabr means to restrain oneself from neglecting Allah’s commands, indulging in prohibitions o ...

The Concept of Intercession in Islam- Part 1

This article discusses the matter of intercession in Islam, its requirements and how to underst ...

Ten Reasons to Be a Muslim

Here are ten out of many reasons that will help non-Muslims know about Islam's distinctive poin ...

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How to Convert to Islam and Become a Muslim

The word "Muslim" means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationali ...

How to Attain Peace of Mind

How to Attain Peace of Mind, Tranquility, and Contentment?

How can a Muslim achieve tranquility and peace in life, and where does true happiness lie? How ...

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The Meaning of Marriage in Islam

A commitment to one’s partner, to life itself, to society, and most importantly, to God. How ch ...

Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth

The Story of Hajj: Prophet Ibrahim & His Journey to Truth (Part 2)

No sooner had Ibrahim made the declaration that he would never worship the deities which his pe ...

What Are the Requirements of Sincere Repentance?

Tawbah is an Arabic word which means to return. In the technical usage, it means to return from ...

hadith authentic

Prophetic Traditions: Types & Authenticity

What is an authentic hadith? Is it a revelation from God? How do we determine its authenticity? ...

Yusha Evans: “My Attraction to Islam was the Quran”

Yusha Evans tells his inspiring story of conversion to Islam after a long journey of searching ...

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Why Do Muslim Women Cover Their Heads?

Islam’s code of modesty extends to all aspects of one’s life, including attire. b, the head-cov ...

muharram

Muharram and `Ashura’: History and Blessings

From the blessed months and occasions in Islam is the sacred month of Muharram which includes t ...

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The Hijrah: History and Living Lessons

Hijrah to Madinah, no doubt, kindled the light of hope in the hearts of the early Muslims who s ...

`Ashura'

`Ashura’: History and Significance

What do you know about `Ashura’ ? Why is fasting on that day of great merits in Islam? What di ...