Category: New Muslims
A Colombian Young Woman: Islam Brought Me Back to Life
Turning her life around, a Colombian young woman became a Muslim. What kind of life had she been living? What did she find in Islam? What meaning does Islam give to one’s life?
Entire Football Team Finds Islam in Dubai
During a training camp in the Gulf country Islam touched the hearts of all the members of this football team, resulting in newcomers to the faith. Learn more…
Theresa Corbin: Nothing but Islam Appealed to My Intellect and Feminist Ideals
At 21, Theresa Corbin began her lifelong journey of becoming a Muslim; choosing Islam as a religion and a course of life; choosing to wear the hijab. Why did she start, and where have she reached?
The Friends of Allah: Who and How?
What might we do to attain a higher position in our relation with Him? And why do we need to get closer in the first place?
The Concept of Sin in Islam
How does Islam see sin and evil? On the Day of Judgment will we be held accountable for what our ancestors did? What is demanded from us as humans?
Actions Are Judged by Intentions: How?
How important are the intentions for the acceptance of good deeds and acts of worship? How does the reward for the same act differ on account of our intentions?
Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam
What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribed amount of money? For the benefit of whom? Shouldn’t it be a matter of individual freedom?
Islam: Guidance to the Straight Path
Why do we plead to Allah to ‘guide us to the straight path’? What is unique about such a prayer? What is the nature of the path we are supposed to be upon?
How to Offer the Funeral Prayer
The prayer to God for the deceased Muslim is a common collective duty, what does this mean? How is the prayer performed, and who should offer it?
Noah and His People: The Flood and the Ark
What happened to Noah’s people after they turned away and mocked him? What was Noah’s prayer for them? What did God instruct him to do? What about his son?