Category: New Muslims

The Story of Changing the Qiblah

The Story of Changing the Qiblah

An important event which took place some 16 or 17 months after the Prophet (peace be upon him) had settled in Madinah was the change of direction Muslims face when they offer their Prayers. While the
Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Significance of the Change of Qiblah

Two momentous events in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) bear special significance as regards the institution of Prayer (Salah) in Islam: The Mi`raj (the Prophet's Ascension) and the c
Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

What is the Friday Prayer so special? Why is it obligatory, and upon whom? How important is for the life of a Muslim? How is it offered?
Merits and the Virtues of Sha`ban

Merits and the Virtues of Sha`ban

Why did the Prophet put great emphasis on fasting during Sha`ban? What did the Prophet use to do during Sha`ban? How could we use Sha`ban to warm up for Ramadan?
Sha`ban: A Special Month with a Special Night

Sha`ban: A Special Month with a Special Night

The month of Sha`ban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which has a special significance and a special night as well.
Islam: The Way to Find True Freedom

Islam: The Way to Find True Freedom

By following Islam you are truly free. How come? Doesn’t the faith impose various obligations, responsibilities? What freedom then does Islam give?
Islam…What Makes It Special?

Islam…What Makes It Special?

Why do we follow Islam? Why is Islam the universal and one true religion of all God’s prophets? What does Islam offer us?
All Humans Are Inclined to Be Muslims

All Humans Are Inclined to Be Muslims

How is Islam the religion of human nature? Why are humans inclined naturally to be Muslims? Why are some people guided while others misguided?
Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu’min (The Believer)

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu’min (The Believer)

How is Allah Al-Mu’min (the Believer)? We, Muslims, believe in Allah, His Messenger, the Day of Judgment, but what does Allah (the Great and Almighty) believe in?
Finding God: Why More and More Scots are Turning to Islam

Finding God: Why More and More Scots are Turning to Islam

The number of Scots- particularly young women- converting to Islam is rising significantly. Why? How do these brothers and sisters see the transition? What did they find in Islam?