If a man who is walking along the road finds a thorny branch and removes it, God thanks him for that and forgives him. (Bukhari 2305, Muslim 4750, Riyad al-Salihin …
Abu Firas Al-Hamdani – The Last Great Arab Poet
Through the medium of poetry, humans express what is most meaningful and memorable. A good poem can call us to deeper awareness, give voice to the delights and tragedies of …
Muslimahs for Safer Communities
On a cold, dark Canadian night, twelve girls with flashlights took a walk around an elementary school and community center in their city. Working from a checklist, they examined the …
We Speak Islam – Education in Spanish Language
The group, Hablamos Islam (We Speak Islam), formerly known as “PrimeXample” or “Latino Muslim Outreach Project” (LMOP) was created by a family of Muslim converts who sought to educate the …
Finding God and a Purpose in Islam
My name is Martha Guadalupe; I am originally from Ecuador, but live in New Jersey, and I have been Muslim since 2003, alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah).Why did …
My Conversion Story
It’s hard to believe how different my life was just three years ago. Alhamdulilah, Allah (SWT) blessed me by guiding me to the straight path. My story was written by …
Gift of Islam
There was a wooden shelf in the corner of my parents’ bedroom with a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and every Sunday my father replaced the flowers in a …
Sh. Al-Husary – Spotlight on Islamic Traditions
In the narrative that chronicles the preservation of the Qur’an, Shaykh Mahmud Khalil al-Husari occupies a unique position. He was born in 1917 in the center of Tanta, Egypt, with …
Charity and Service to Others
The Prophet stated: “Every Muslim should give charity.” He was asked, “What if one cannot?” He replied, “Then he should go find work and help himself and others.” He was …
From Juan to Shafiq
Ever since childhood, I have felt in some way like a “spiritual” person, and found myself unlike other children. Because of this, I sometimes felt alienated. I was different, and …