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Moral Principles behind the Pillars of Islam

In this Jumuah Khutbah (Friday sermon) by Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, he discussed the main goal behind the practice and belief of Islam, through the pillars of Islam and…

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The Purpose of Life in Ten Minutes

Idris Tawfiq 06 February, 2022 We’re going to attempt the impossible in ten minutes; we’re going to talk about the purpose of life and how to fulfill it as well….

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BMAcon: Healing Through Black Muslim Narratives

Maryam Sullivan 10 February, 2022 Celebrating this year’s Black History Month, AboutIslam will host the 4th annual Black Muslim Authors Conference, in a series of virtual discussions on Facebook during February….

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5 Most Common Questions Non-Muslims Ask

Theresa Corbin 22 January, 2022 Living in a country where Muslims make up a minority of 1% of the population, questions about my Islamic identity are so much a part of my…

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What Does God’s Name As-Samad Mean?

Salman al-Ouda 03 January, 2022 This name of Allah appears only once in the Quran, in the second verse of the chapter entitled al-Ikhlas: Allah, the Self-Subsisting. (112:2) It appears in the…

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Time Relativity in the Qur’an

Deena El Shamy 02 January, 2022 “Is a day shorter than a year?” Asking this question would strangely generate different replies. A rushing answer will be “Yes”. But, a smart…

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Plants of the Qur’an: Olives

Najma Mohamed 03 December, 2021 By the fig and the olive, by Mount Sinai, by this city of security. Verily, We created man in the best stature. (Surat At-Tin 95:…

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Whatever is Meant For You Will Come to You

Theresa Corbin 07 November, 2021 For those of us living in the West, qadar (divine will or destiny) is a difficult topic to grapple with. The Western world is based on the…

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Muslim population of Canada triples in 15 years

Islam is now the fastest-growing religion in the country, says Statistics Canada. Blacklock’s Reporter says the Muslim population as a portion of the entire country has more than tripled since 1996…

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The custom of the Almighty

It seems to be a well-known truth: we cannot live without worldly goods, but they also pose a considerable danger in themselves. But in life … Companions, their followers and scholars…