When examining any religious tradition, it's worth asking what constitutes its essential core. For Christianity, many adherents will point to ethical teachings about loving one's neighbor, caring for the poor, or following the Golden Rule. These are certainly important elements of Christian practice, but they are not what Christianity [...]
Do Muslims celebrate Christmas? Can they give and receive gifts? What if I am a convert and my family celebrates, can I join them? These are many questions that often come to mind when people think of Islam and Christmas. This FAQ aims to address some of the most [...]
By: Zaid Shakir The Hajj: A Journey of Faith, Devotion, and Service God mentions the origins of the pilgrimage, when He orders Abraham: “Proclaim the pilgrimage to humanity; they will respond, coming to the Sacred House on foot, riding every possible conveyance; coming from every distant path.” (Quran 22:27) It [...]
Dr. Laurence Brown Discovering Our Purpose and Relationship With God The first of the two big questions in life is, "Who made us?" We addressed that question in the previous article and (hopefully) settled upon "God" as the answer. As we are creation, God is the Creator. Now, let us [...]
Jesus in Islam: A Great Messenger Muslims respect and venerate Jesus Christ. They consider him to be one of God's greatest messengers to humankind. The Qur'an re-affirms his miraculous birth and his miraculous abilities. Furthermore, his mother Mary is regarded as one of the most pure and exalted women [...]
An Interview with Dr. Jamal Badawi, former professor at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he taught in the Departments of Religious Studies and Management Are you intrigued by the question of what Islam really says? We invite you to 1-877-WhyIslam - a complete resource center for accurate information [...]
By: Dr. Laurence Brown Original Sin: A Christian Concept Foreign to Islam and Judaism The concept of original sin is completely foreign to Judaism and Eastern Christianity, having achieved acceptance in only the Western Church. Furthermore, Christian and Islamic concepts of sin are virtual opposites with respect to certain [...]
By Dr. Jamal Badawi Prophecy in Deuteronomy: A Prophet Like Moses from Among their Brethren In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses relays what God told him, “I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee (Moses), and will put My words in his mouth; [...]
Father of Prophets The Birth of a Great Prophet Abraham, peace be upon him (pbuh), was born in a house of idolaters, in the kingdom of Babylon. His father Aazar was a well known idol sculptor that his people worshipped. As a young child, Abraham (pbuh) used to watch his [...]
By: Sabeen Khan The Story of Mary, the Virgin in the Quran and Islam The Virgin Mary. Mary, the Pure. Mariam, upon whom be peace. This blessed woman’s life is evident through many stories and teachings. She has a prominent, significant, and revered role in the Quran and Islam. The [...]
