Articles Family and Society

Rajab: Quick Things to Know and Do

Family & Life Team 12 January, 2024 Though it’s one of the four sacred months, the benefits of Rajab are easily overshadowed by the excitement of anticipating Ramadan. Below are some…

Acts of Worship Articles

Why Is Friday So Special For Muslims?

Aisha Stacey 12 January, 2024 Friday is a very important day for Muslims. It is more significant and more beneficial than any other day of the week. It is the day that Muslims…

Acts of Worship Articles

Studies Show Fajr Prayer Is Healthy

Dr. Karima Burns 13 January, 2024 “And He it is Who made the night a covering for you, and the sleep a rest, and He made the day to rise…

Articles Islam

Getting Ready for Ramadan: When Would Rajab Start?

Muslim News Staff 12 January, 2024 Rajab, the 7th Hijri month of the lunar Hijri calendar, is expected to start on Saturday, January 13, according to astronomical calculations. “The Astronomical New…

Articles New Muslims

“I Prayed to God to Show Me the Truth”: Orthodox Priest after Embracing Islam

AboutIslam & News Agencies 08 January, 2024 Serving 45 years in Church, Australian priest Gould David has announced his conversion to Islam, changing his name to Abdul Rahman. His journey…

Articles Controversial Issues

Killing of imam outside New Jersey mosque does not appear motivated by bias, officials say as search for shooter continues

By Nouran Salahieh and Samantha Beech, CNN  5 minute read Updated 5:15 PM EST, Thu January 4, 2024 Police are seen outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, after Imam Hassan Sharif…

Articles Muslim World

Shameful if Arabs fail to join South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at ICJ, ex-Egypt VP says

Former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei, 15 November 2016 [Ashraf Amra/Apaimages] Arab countries that do not participate in legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) do…

Articles Faith and Spirituality

New Day, New Life: Balance Between Fear And Hope

Danielle LoDuca 02 January, 2024 When the end of a year nears, it’s as if our minds are suddenly turned on, we realize a year has passed. We reflect. And…

Articles New Muslims

Worried New Muslims: Don’t Give Up

Isn’t shahadah a beautiful thing? Entering into Islam by affirming one’s faith in Allah and the Messenger brings the body and soul into harmony, the tongue finally submitting to the inclination of…

Articles Miscellaneous Articles

Montclair Proclaims January as Islamic Heritage Month

AboutIslam & News Agencies 04 January, 2024 In a city with one of the highest percentages of American Muslim population, the Montclair Town Council has issued a proclamation designating January…