Faith

Du'a: Personal Supplication in Islam

In addition to formal prayers, Muslims 'call upon' God throughout the day

Dua Qunut (Supplication) in Witr prayer

The night prayer is usually accompanied by the Qunut supplication wherein this supplication is common in witr of the last rak’ah (i.e., unit of prayer) of the night prayer.

The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer

<h3>An introduction to the second pillar of Islam, the Ritual Prayer, its spiritual dimensions, the Adhan (the ‘Call to Prayer’), and the Friday Prayer (Jumuah).</h3>

Biography of the Prophet Muhammad's Early Life

Timeline of the Prophet's Life Before the Call to Prophethood

The Origin of Life – an Islamic Perspective

Science must increase our faith. It is wrong for anyone to close their eyes to what is right in front of them.

Toward Moral Elevation The Search for a Living Islam

We understand life has an orientation and everything is moving towards a certain end

Growing in Faith The Necessity of Reflection and Self-Criticism

Our first and foremost duty is to discover ourselves and then turn toward God through the illuminated prism of our nature.

Thankfulness in Islam

This article seeks to outline the revelation in the Qur’an on thankfulness, and discusses its various attributes.

The Body and the Soul

The dualism between the body and the soul is very clearly evident in the physical world.

Seven common questions about Islam

<h3>Some of the most common questions asked about Islam</h3>

Perfection of the Prophet’s Mercy

The Perfection of Prophetic Mercy is a great Islamic voice revisits and recounts the realization of perfection

Why Do We Pray?

Come to prayer! Come to success!

The celebration of Muhammad’s birthday

We do not intend in this article to address the issue of the ruling on celebrating the Prophet’s birthday from a jurisprudential point of view.

The Rights of Children on Parents in Islam

Children are the delight of our hearts in their childhood, our companions and comfort in our old age

The Truth About Muhammad

A ranking of the most influential persons in history

Prophetic Respect for Christians and Jews Inspired by the Prophet’s Manners

The teachings of the Prophet instilled in Muslims the notion that they should treat Christians and Jews well, respect them and to maintain good relations with them.

Muslim and Non-Muslim Relations Reflections on Some Qur’anic Texts

Our world is so interdependent and so interrelated that peaceful dialogue has become an imperative.

Jesus and the Virgin Mary in Islam

A Messenger is a Prophet who is given revelation from God. The Torah was revealed to Moses, the Gospel was revealed to Jesus.

What is Islam? (part 4 of 4): Islamic Worship

There are five simple but essential observances that all practicing Muslims accept and follow.  These “Pillars of Islam” represent the core that unites all Muslims.

What is Islam? (part3 of 4): The essential beliefs of Islam

There are many aspects of belief in which one who adheres to Islam must have firm conviction.  From those aspects, the most important are six, known as the “Six Articles of Belief”.

What is Islam? (part 2 of 4): The Origins of Islam

<h3 style='text-align:justify'>The role of Islam among other world religions, specifically in relation to the Judeo-Christian</h3>

What is Islam? (Part 1 of 4): The core of Islam

Among the blessings and favors that God has bestowed upon humanity is that He endowed them with an innate ability to recognize and acknowledge His existence.

Observatories in Islamic History

Astronomy practiced in ancient civilizations was associated with astrology and fortune telling. This association cast shades of doubt on the practice in the minds of early Muslims.

Profile of The Prophet Hud

The exact time period when Prophet Hud preached is unknown. It is believed that he came approximately 200 years before Prophet Saleh.

A History of the Crescent Moon in Islam

It is widely believed that the crescent moon and star is an internationally-recognized symbol of Islam. After all, the symbol is featured on the flags of several Muslim countries and is even part of the official emblem for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Friday Prayer in Islam

Muslims pray five times each day, often in a congregation at a mosque. While Friday is a special day for Muslims, it is not considered a day of rest or a Sabbath.

10 Myths About Islam

Islam is a widely misunderstood religion, and many of those misconceptions have become even more firmly entrenched in recent years.  Those who are unfamiliar with the faith often have misunderstandings about Islam's  teachings and practices.

Prayers for Travel

In addition to being required to pray three times daily (normally five, but exceptions are made when traveling), Allah also requires Muslims to begin other prayers, or duas, to keep them safe as soon as they leave their cities or towns and begin their travels.

What happens after one performs Hajj?

Many Muslims make only one pilgrimage trip during their lifetimes. In the days and weeks after Hajj, many pilgrims thus take advantage of their travel time by visiting the city of Madinah, 270 miles north of Makkah. The people of Madinah provided refuge to the early Muslim community when they were being persecuted by the powerful Makkan tribes.

The Women in the Prophet Muhammad's Family

In addition to being a prophet, a statesman, and a community leader, the Prophet Muhammad, who was born in 570, was a family man. Muhammad was known to be kind and gentle with his family, setting an example for all to follow.