By: Uzma Saeed Gender Roles: The Debate Between Men and Women As you browse through the internet and particularly social media, you may encounter discussions between men and women with differing views. Some women express concerns about how they are being treated by men. Others, based on these stories, [...]
By: Laura El Alam Marriage in Islam: Why You Shouldn't Rush Into It “Marriage is half the deen (religion).” Muslims will often say this to emphasize the importance of finding a life partner. The actual hadith (saying of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him) is: “When a [...]
The Diversity of Eid Dates and the Importance of Understanding Eid, which means "celebration" in Arabic, is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and is a time of joy, feasting, and community gatherings. However, one [...]
By: Laura El Alam The Challenges of Converting to Islam in The US For converts in the United States, one of the most challenging aspects of embracing Islam is that people sometimes accuse us of being “less American” when we adopt an Islamic lifestyle. Over [...]
