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, ...

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 ...

Merits and virtues of Sha`ban

Merits and the Virtues of Sha`ban

Why did the Prophet put great emphasis on fasting during Sha`ban? What did the Prophet use to d ...

Sha`ban

Sha`ban: A Special Month with a Special Night

The month of Sha`ban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which has a special sig ...