15 Ways To Prepare For Ramadan Right Now
All of us eagerly wait for Ramadan to begin. Of course, we need to prepare ourselves before Ramadan, so as to get the most out...
The Importance of Seeking Knowledge in Islam
Islam attaches great importance to knowledge and learning. In fact, it is the duty of every Muslim to seek knowledge whenever and wherever possible. In...
Women in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?
Many opponents and critics of Islam, due to their bias or ill-informed knowledge, claim that Islam oppresses women, and denies them their due rights. Many...
No Racism in Islam: “The Believers Are But Brothers”
The believers are but brothers, so make peace with your brothers. And fear Allah so that you may receive Mercy. The Quran 49:10 (Surah al-Hujurat) Racism...
Following The Right Celebrities
Nowadays, it has become very common for us to look up to movie stars, singers, sports persons and other celebrities for inspiration. We take great pride...
Tracing The Origins of Islamophobia
Of late, Islamophobia has emerged as a term that we get to hear everyday. It is used to define prejudice against, hatred towards, or irrational...
Need for Unity in the Islamic World
Unity is one of the basic tenets of Islam, but unfortunately, nowadays we have to talk about the need for unity in the Islamic world,...
4 Simple Words To Help Us Overcome Our Ego
Nowadays, ego, arrogance and pride are prevailing characteristics in most of us. The first to ever exercise these characteristics was Iblis and thus, if one...
Alcohol And Other Haram Intoxicants
There is a delusion currently widespread in the Ummah nowadays that while alcohol is considered Haram, other intoxicants such as cannabis, psychedelics, stimulants, etc. come...
Malcolm X’s Letter From Hajj
Back in the 1960s, American civil rights activist and popular figure Malcolm X performed Hajj. This was a period when the American society was rife...
Ugandan Fish Seller Saves Money For 10 Years To Perform Hajj
Uganda plans to send 750 of its citizens – including 415 women – to this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. “I can’t wait to get...
Why is Polygamy Allowed in Islam?
One of the most frequently asked questions about Islam is — why does Islam allow polygamy? I recently read about an American singer who decided after...