During the life of Prophet Muhammed (peace be on him) in Arabia, people distinguished years by the major events that occurred within them. For example, the year when the Hijra took place—the…
The accounts of the flood in the Jewish and Christian traditions acknowledge Noah as being a righteous man in a world crushed under the weight of sin and disbelief. The Quran and…
Mesmerizing Description of Hajj by a Jewish Convert to Islam
Muhammad Asad (1900-1992), born into an Austrian Jewish family as Leopold Weiss, embraced Islam1926 after living and working in the Middle East for several years as a journalist. Known…
Makkah’s first permanent houses were built around the Ka’bah and did not have doors as an indication to pilgrims that they were welcome to make themselves at home among a people who…
The lives of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his family were filled with constant tests and trials to prove their love and faith in Allah. As a result…
Former Israeli soldier returns key to Al-Aqsa Mosque after 56 years
JERUSALEM A former Israeli soldier handed back a key Thursday for a gate of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem after stealing it 56 years ago. The Islamic Endowments Department…
The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr ends the month of Ramadan and begins the month of Shawwal with a strong message. Every year, Ramadan proves to us that we can increase our…
From Jerusalem to Makkah: How Qiblah Story Can Change Your Life
The title of this article sounds pretty mind-blowing, right? How could a simple historical fact change anything in your life today? To give a brief history, the original Qiblah (direction…
Hearing the word “European Muslims,” the first thing that usually comes to one’s mind is the Muslims of the West: immigrants with Muslim backgrounds or white Western converts. But there…
World’s First University Was Founded by A Muslim Woman
Did you know that this university was founded by a Muslim woman? Early on in Islamic history, mosques doubled as schools. The same people who led prayers would teach groups…
