How I came to embrace Islam is a painful memory. However, I am grateful to God for everything that I had to endure to be where I am now. My …
From Mexico to Madinah: The Story of Brother Rafael
My interest in Islam began when I was only 17 years old. I started to read the Qur’an in Spanish from my computer and finished reading it completely, Alhamdulillah. Although …
My Advice to New Muslims
Oftentimes when a person embraces Islam, he or she is unsure of what steps to take next. After much effort to arrive at the decision to proclaim the shahadah, the …
The Missing Peace
My path towards Islam has taken many twists and turns throughout Latin America and here in the USA, where I finally became a Muslim. My parents are from Chile. They …
The Qur’an Opened My Heart
My name is Margarita Aguirre and I am from the city of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico. I was born in the midst of a practicing Catholic family. I remember that …
A New Translation of the Holy Qur’an in the Spanish Language
There was an interest in me that was awakened in translating the Holy Qur’an that was not so much devoted to imitating the style of the original in Arabic or …
Pondering Over the Meaning of the Quran
One of the inward manners that one should abide by when reading the Glorious Quran is pondering over the meaning of the Quranic words and verses. When reading the Glorious …
Ramadhan: Opportunity to Attain a Higher Spiritual Status
All praises are for Allah, The Almighty, and may His peace and blessing be upon His true servant and final Messenger Muhammad, on his Companions and his household. The month …
Book Review: Islam: A Brief Look at Faith & History
Title: Islam: A Brief Look at Faith & History Paperback: 162 pages Author: Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari Publisher: www.lightuponlight.us Price: $13.95 (lulu.com) Review by Sadiya Barkat Hafiz Ikhlas Ansari is a …
Quran’s Position on Peace, Conflict, and Violence
In recent times some acts of violence have been committed in the name of Islam. Many Muslims have condemned such acts as being contrary to the spirit of their religion. …