Category: New Muslims

Islam and the Meaning of Deen

Islam and the Meaning of Deen

To accept only Allah as the Lord of reward and punishment, covet no reward, fear no punishment, except His…. Islam is the name of this deen.
I Have Found True Life and Absolute Peace: My Journey to Islam

I Have Found True Life and Absolute Peace: My Journey to Islam

Sami is an American living in Saudi Arabia. He came to Saudi Arabia in 2011 for work. When he came he knew nothing about Islam or the Prophet (peace be upon him) but the negative image the media wa
Hajj: The Transforming Journey

Hajj: The Transforming Journey

Hajj is an entirely matchless experience for those whom Allah favored to perform it. How does hajj transform people’s life, refine their souls? Here’s the American’s Hajj story of Malcolm X ...
Rulings and Conditions of Udhiyah

Rulings and Conditions of Udhiyah

Learn about the Ud-hiya, its rulings, conditions, the best of Ud-hiyas and the ruling pertaining to it….
The 5 Places of Miqat by E-Da`wah Committee (EDC)

The 5 Places of Miqat by E-Da`wah Committee (EDC)

Miqat is a place at a distance outside Makkah, which pilgrims must not cross before they are in a state of Ihram if they intend to enter Al-Masjid Al-Haram for Hajj or `Umrah.
How Should I Be Spending These 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah?

How Should I Be Spending These 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah?

Why are these 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah important? What are some of the thing I can be doing during these 10 days?
What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram?

What Is the Significance of Wearing Ihram? What is the wisdom behind doing this? Is there any significance in wearing and being in the state of Ihram?
Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Are There Any Specific Du`aas the Prophet Made During Hajj?

Hajj is upon us in a few days and a lot of people wonder if there are any specific du`aa’s the Prophet (peace be upon him) made.
Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

Is It Okay to Do More Than One Hajj?

The Prophet (peace be upon him) performed one Hajj in his life time. Should that not be an indication to us to only perform one Hajj rather than several?
Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah… Don’t Miss

Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah… Don’t Miss

Allah has favored over other days, the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are a great season of worship. Why are they that special?