If you were asked what the state of your eman (faith) is at this moment regarding the existence of Allah (SWT) and the reality of the hereafter, how would you …
Losing My Religion, A Call for Help
To the Homegrown American Sisters and Brothers, At present, our community in America, whether or not we are aware of it or acknowledge it, is engulfed in a decisive conflict, …
Interview: Mujahid Fletcher (Islam in Spanish)
Born and raised in Colombia until the age of 8, Mujahid Fletcher migrated with his family to Houston, TX. After a turbulent adolescence filled with gang violence and serious trouble, …
From Cuba to Islam: Patricia’s Journey
I was born and raised in Cuba, a country which was officially an atheist state from 1959 to 1992, where children were taught that “there is no God” and that …
How Fasting Led Me to Islam
I grew up in Southern California, the younger of two children, and my parents never taught us to believe in any particular faith or dogma. Consequently, I lived my life …
A Story of Love and Dawah
I met Ibrahim, my future husband, a few days before Eid Al-Adha in 1997, a week after he declared his Shahadah (testimony of faith). He was 15 years old and …
A Sign That Could Not Be Ignored
I was born to a Puerto Rican couple raised as Catholics, deeply rooted in their culture. I was never baptized as a child, but did attend Sunday school at church, …
Sabr is Key to Jannah
Sabr is usually translated as patience. We are all familiar with this word and we are quick to advise others to have sabr when they face any difficulties in life. …
Looking Inward: Racism in our Muslim Communities
Racism is a polarizing topic and one that many in the Muslim community would rather avoid, lest finger pointing begin—and where finger pointing is concerned, a wise person once said: …
Islam Condemns Extremism
Anyone who is familiar with Islamic teachings knows very well that Islam forbids the killing of innocent people. Allah SWT says in the Qur’an: “And do not slay the life …