One of the fundamental components of a person’s relationship with Allah is worship. As one’s heart is filled with gratitude to one’s benefactor, one expresses indebtedness, humility, and surrender to…
An English football club has been widely praised after opening a multi-faith prayer room for its Muslim fans, thus showing respect to their faith and helping them feel welcome. The…
Al-Kindi was a prominent individual and a versatile genius in the History of the medieval Islamic Golden Age. He was known as the “Father of Islamic Philosophy”. The titles he…
It may not look like it’s sitting in that cute bear bottle, but honey is a bacteria-killing powerhouse. In Islam, chapter 16 of the Holy Qur’an is named “the Bees”….
The blessed month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, contemplation, and celebration for Muslims all over the world, is almost here. Allah says in the Quran, “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to…
Former Far-Right Dutch Politician Recounts His Journey to Islam
Four years ago, former Islamophobe politician Joram Van Klaveren took a decision to embrace the faith he has been fighting for a decade. That faith was Islam. Born in 1979 in…
More often than not, when we hear lectures about gender roles and responsibilities in Islam, these pertain to women alone. Occasionally, I hear a lecture dealing with men or male…
“Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler.” (The Prophet Muhammad) Let’s conjure up an analogy – This way we can better gauge whether or…
Saudi Arabia plans to build a large cube-shaped structure as part of a re-development project in the capital, Riyadh, have triggered angry reactions from Muslims on social media, saying it…
Sha`ban, the eighth hijri month of the Islamic calendar, is expected to start ⅔on Tuesday, February 21, according to astronomical calculations. Anticipating the month before Ramadan, Muslims all over the world…
