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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …