Articles Comparative Religion

OUT OF EGYPT: THE STORY OF PASSOVER IN THE QURAN

Many Jews may be surprised to learn that Islam as preached by Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was the same religion preached by Abraham,…

Articles Comparative Religion

THE AUTHORITY OF THE TALMUD IN JUDAISM

There is a misconception about Judaism common among Christians and Muslims.  This is the misleading idea that Judaism is a ‘biblical religion’; that the Old Testament has in Judaism the…

Articles Comparative Religion

IS THE QURAN ANTI-SEMITIC?

THE SEMITES, A CHOSEN PEOPLE   There is a huge cry these days by certain groups claiming that the Quran is anti-Semitic, even leading to certain of its translations being…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

How to Understand Fate and Free Will in Islam

Knowing limits and balances and honoring them is key to following Islam. There are many demands in life that sometimes appear to be in conflict with each other. Nevertheless, one…

Articles Family and Society

Don’t Make Muslim Youth Lead Double Lives

Youth often believe that parents just don’t understand them. To them, the world is a unique place that only those of the same age understand. Parents are on the outside…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

7 Ways to Overcome Depression

The stories in Part 1 are mere surface examples on how the Quran demonstrates that sadness is part of human life. It will come, but there is resolve.   The stories in Part…

Acts of Worship Articles

7 Things to Know About Friday, the Holiest Day For Muslims

Friday (Jumuʿah in Arabic) is the holy day for Muslims. Jumuʿah comes from the same root word as gather and congregation. On Fridays, Muslims attend a special prayer in the afternoon, the…

Articles Miscellaneous Articles

Humans on Destruction Path

“Do not corrupt the earth after it has been set right. Call on Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near for the good-doers”  (Quran 7:56)…

Articles Miscellaneous Articles

In More Than 250 Mosques, UK Muslims Prepare for Annual #VisitMyMosque Day

Believing that opening doors equals building bridges, hundreds of mosques across the UK will open their doors to visitors next month, welcoming their neighbors from all faiths and none to…

Articles History

Education in Islamic History

From the very earliest days of Islam, the issue of education has been at the forefront of Muslims minds. The very first word of the Quran that was revealed to…