Articles Faith and Spirituality

Ramadan Starts March 23 in North America, Europe

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…

Articles New Muslims

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…

Articles Family and Society

How to Know if You Are a ‘Muslim’ Gentleman?

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…

Articles Islam

This Life is But a Journey

“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…

Articles Inventions and Civilization

Is Riyadh Building a ‘New Ka`bah’?

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…

Articles Miscellaneous Articles

When Will Sha`ban 1444 Start in Your Location?

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…

Articles New Muslims

Muay Thai Champion Converts to Islam

Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the reigning ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai champion, has converted to Islam, taking the shahada before marrying his Muslim fiancé. ‘The Iron Man’ declared the shahada, the Muslim…

Articles History

Muslim Women and the History of Science

We are well informed about the contributions of men to Islamic and scientific history. However, we often fail to acknowledge the women who brought about change. Alongside men, Muslim women…

Articles Controversial Issues

Muslim man who worked for Southwest Airlines at BWI alleges religious discrimination

Southwest Airlines travelers stand in a long line at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend in 2022. (Penelope Blackwell/The Baltimore Banner) Our…

Articles History

The Miraculous Night Journey – Did People Believe It?

Prophet Muhammad traveled, in his night journey, on the back of Al-Buraq all the way to the farthest mosque in Jerusalem. He ascended through the seven heavens and marveled at wonders unimaginable….