Da’wah, that is, invitation to Islam, is an order of Allah, a practice of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), and a necessary aspect of faith. When a person opens …
Why Some Muslims Get Lost in the Endless Loop of Doubt
Many of us know someone who is going through or has gone through a crisis of faith. Perhaps we have had the painful realization one day – “Oh my God, …
Denying God, Denying Reality
Does God Exist? This is the question I’ve constantly discussed with Atheist academics. The discussion is often put forward in different guises but the premise is always the same; does …
Latinos Accepting Islam: A Return to Their True Heritage
The vast majority of Latinos are Roman Catholic due primarily to their culture or upbringing. But many of these inhabitants of North, South, and Central America are uncomfortable and disenchanted …
US Law Enforcement: Sliding Toward a Latin American Model?
The ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri after the killing of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson, has brought to light the issue of militarization of the police in the …
“Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” or “Pants Up, Don’t Loot”
It seems like only yesterday that the collective eyes and hearts of the nation were fixated on the vigilante murder of 17-year-old teenager Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, a community …
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 …
Dawah: The Contemporary Challenges
Da‘wah or calling people towards submission to none but the Creator is one of the major themes of the Qur’an. A Muslim, male or female, is visualized by the Qur’an …
Exploring New Horizons: Dawah at the World Cup
According to a Muslim historian, Khashkhash ibn Said ibn Aswad from Islamic Spain sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and made contact with the inhabitants of a distant land. He then …
From Ireland to Brazil
All praise and grace are due to God, without whose help nothing is possible. That knowledge was made so real and vivid to me in June of 2014 when I …