Habeeba Husain At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, then high schooler Melanie Perez would cry every time she looked in the mirror. Her mind would not stop pestering her. “What am I doing? What am I here for? What is my purpose? I had to really sit [...]
Laura El Alam When people first embrace Islam, they are often filled with energy, optimism, and positivity. The joy of connecting with their Creator and discovering His plan for humanity makes them feel like they have a new lease on life. When they share their new mindset and lifestyle with [...]
Laura El Alam Over the years. I’ve talked with dozens of fellow female converts to Islam, and a surprising number of them share a common narrative: they had met their husbands when they were young, often as university students. Back then, the men weren’t practicing their faith [...]
When many people think of religion, they imagine a realm of blind faith, shrouded in mysteries that demand unwavering belief without question. However, what many often are unaware of is that Islam is unique because it actively encourages intellectual curiosity and rational inquiry. The very first word revealed in [...]
By Laura El Alam One of the most confusing and challenging topics for converts to Islam (as well as more established Muslims) is music. Many of us grew up considering music a major, positive part of our life. We may have played instruments, sung in a choir or band, [...]
By: Carissa Mire Congratulations! You’ve converted to Islam, you may or may not have learned to pray, you may even have adopted a new way of life and you’re already starting to practice the basics. Welcome to the fold! Now that you're here, have you considered the full scope of [...]
An Interview with Laura El Alam, Author of “Made from the Same Dough” In this article, where we had the pleasure of interviewing author, Laura El Alam, to discuss her children's book titled "Made from the Same Dough." In this interview, we explore the inspiration behind this heartwarming tale [...]
By: Meena Malik How to Worship Allah in Everyday Life Islam has a holistic definition of worship, including sacred rituals and also mundane everyday actions. Muslims are encouraged to seek the pleasure of Allah in all aspects of their lives. Believe it or not,Islam does not command Muslims to [...]
By: Laura El Alam Are You Feeling Drawn to Islam? Here's What You Need to Know Sometimes people feel their hearts are drawn to Islam, but they hesitate to call themselves a Muslim. Perhaps they are afraid that they don’t know enough about the faith yet, or that they’re [...]
By: Laura El Alam Ramadan Starter Guide Ramadan is right around the corner. If you’re new to Islam, and this will be your first time observing the holy month, you might have some questions. Here is a Ramadan Cheat Sheet to get you started. Fasting Basics Able-bodied adult Muslims [...]
