The Quran: A Divinely Revealed Book of Light, Warning, and Promise Quran – an intricate and beautiful book that is a light, a warning, a promise for Muslims. It was divinely revealed over fourteen hundred years ago. Ever since, the Quran remains a Muslim’s solace, hope, and guide. Quran, The [...]
The Oneness of God in Islam: What It Means and Why It's Important The most fundamental teaching of Islam is to believe in the Oneness of God, in the sense of His being the only Creator, Preserver, Nourisher, etc. But this belief is not enough. Many of the idolaters [...]
A Muslim Believes in the Following 6 Articles of Faith: 1. Oneness of God A Muslim believes in ONE GOD, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider. God has no father or mother, no son or daughter. None is equal to Him. He is God [...]
In a hurry? Check out the infographic. 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Exploring the All-Encompassing Concept of Worship in Islam Since the beginning of human history, worship [...]
The Shahada or Testimony of Faith The First Pillar of Islam The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in [...]
The Basic Beliefs and Practices of Islam Muslims are people who have professed belief in Islam. As believers, they worship the One God and revere Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (pbuh), as the last messenger of God. Additionally, they also believe in all the prophets which preceded Prophet Muhammad [...]
By: Dr. Sulayman Nyang How Islam Shaped the African-American Identity and Experience Much has been written on the impact of 9/11 on American Muslims. The experience of African-American Muslims in dealing with the anti-Muslim feeling that followed in the aftermath of the tragedy mirrors in most ways the experience of [...]
The Forgotten History of Islam in Black America With the approach of Black History month, rising Islamophobia, and the portrayal of Islam as a religion that is foreign to America, it is important for us to look back at the history of Muslims in this country. The identity of slaves [...]
The Farewell Sermon: Muhammad's Last Words of Wisdom This sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah Year 632 A.C (10 A.H.) in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat’ in Mecca After Praising and Thanking God (Allah) the Prophet (peace be upon him) Said: “O [...]
By: Imam Khalid Griggs The Prophet Muhammad's Vision: Liberation, Justice, and Dignity for All Quran and Sunnah (authentic traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) are clear in articulating the purpose of revelation as being the liberation of human beings from the false worship of anything other than the [...]
