In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to forget that our time in this world is limited. Many often avoid thinking about this and instead distract themselves with worldly pursuits. The Quran addresses this tendency: You have been distracted by gathering, until you reach the graves. [...]
In the face of devastating genocide, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering. Yet, many continue to display remarkable resilience. What gives them the strength to persevere in the midst of such extreme adversity? For many Gazans, the answer lies in their Islamic faith. This article explores how [...]
By Laura El Alam For those of us who are converts to Islam, the death of a non-Muslim loved one can be a multi-layered trauma. We experience the typical grief of losing someone who is dear to us, but we also grapple with additional emotions, worries, and questions. In [...]
By: Melissa Barreto Losing a Non-Muslim Loved One as a Convert: Your Guide to Navigating Grief To the convert grieving the loss of thier non-Muslim loved one: You are not alone. When my mother passed, it was unexpected. The phone call came at night. I was folding laundry. I [...]
Unveiling Islam's Ancient Guidance on Animal Rights The Qurʾān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him over 1400 years ago. It was revealed in the context of Arabia, a time when few people cared for animals or understood the modern notion of animal rights. Within the Quran [...]
Reflections on Life's Significance When I ride in an airplane, I enjoy looking at how small the world seems from a distance. Yet when you zoom in, what seemed so small and insignificant turns out to be very important and major for most of us. The size of the [...]
877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure The Hereafter in Islam: What to Expect After Death In Islam, an individual's life after death or their Hereafter, is very closely shaped by their present life. Life after death begins with the resurrection of man, after which there will come a moment when every human will be [...]
By: Habeeba Husain Islam: The Importance of Balance and Moderation Much of Islam is about balance and moderation, that ever-so-famous middle road. To know Islam endorses this is a very comforting thought. It’s especially important to keep this aspect of the religion in mind when coming upon verses about [...]
The Divine Power of the Qurʾān Muslims believe the Qurʾān to be God’s words revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The Qurʾān’s divine origin accounts for the reverence Muslims have for the holy book. When recited the Qurʾān is a powerful and compelling communication of God’s [...]
