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 …
Dando una mano para fortalecer las comunidades musulmanas en México
Mientras la mayoría de niños de su edad asisten al colegio, el joven Nurudin pasa una mayor parte de sus días preparando postres para vender en las calles de México …
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 …
Safeguarding Faith Against Doubt
“Mankind will need some form of religion until there is a cure for death.” This bold statement spoken by a sociology lecturer rings true in many ways. After all, we …
Coping with Difficulties Through Faith
Sorrow. Anxiety. Anger. Melancholy. As much as we try to live a steady, happy life, discomfort of the soul is inevitable. Our peace of mind will one way or another …
100 Commandments and Doctrines from the Quran
1. Do not be rude in speech (3:159) 2. Restrain anger (3:134) 3. Be good to others (4:36) 4. Do not be arrogant (7:13) 5. Forgive others for their mistakes …