Millions of people wonder why Muslims love the Prophet Muhammad. The answer to this question is given in this talk delivered by Dr. Esam Omeish at ICNA Convention, 2007.
Watch what Karen Armstrong, best-selling British author and founder of the Charter for Compassion, says about compassion in the Qur'an. This compassion was most exemplified in the Prophet Muhammad's life. This clip is part of CelebrateMercy webcast.
The film accused the Prophet of using religion to serve his purposes when he married Zaynab bint Jahsh, the divorcee of his adopted son Zayd ib Harithah. Watch this program, produced by Huda TV, to see the wisdom behind this marriage.
Why do we eat? Why do we sleep? Why do we work? The answers we would get to these questions would be similar. I eat to live. I sleep to rest. I work to support myself and my family. But when it comes to what the purpose of life is, people are confused. We see their confusion by the type of answers we receive. Youths may say…
Like all previous prophets and messengers, Prophet Muhammad was supported by Almighty Allah with a variety of miracles to prove his truthfulness. On top of all miracles lies the noble Qur’an…
The authenticity of any scripture is considered from two significant aspects; the first is its authenticity with regard to its divine origin, and the other is its preservation in its original form.
Orientalist writers generally try to find some fault with the very basis of the Muslim faith: the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad. Thus, they come up with many theories about both. They claim, for example, that the Qur'an was not a revelation from Allah but simply written by Prophet Muhammad.
How does the Qur’an relate to every and each aspect of our life? What does a heavenly book have to do with relationships, social systems? How could we return back to our true nature as humans?
The Qur'an is a record of the exact words revealed by Almighty Allah through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. It was memorized by Muhammad and then dictated to his Companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during his lifetime.
It is very important for Muslims to read the Qur'an and get a better understanding of its message. This is how we can learn and practice the basic concepts of Islam as a balanced way of life.
Five times a day from hundreds of thousands of mosques and places of worship throughout the world the Adhan (call to prayer) is heard …what for? What does it call people for?
The end of Ramadan ushers in one of two major celebrations in the Islamic calendar. A day of festivities called Eid al-Fitr. In Arabic Eid means something which returns and is repeated every certain period of time. The word Eid, however, has evolved to mean a festivity.
“Tawheed” (the Oneness of God) was the message with which all the messengers and prophets were sent to establish on earth. Click to read how this concept is reflected in the rituals of hajj.
Every Muslim is required to pay Zakat al-Fitr at the conclusion of the month of Ramadan as a token of thankfulness to God for having enabled him to observe fasts.
Prophet Muhammad warned his Companions against harming or upsetting neighbors. In a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad that is as true today as it was 1400 years ago, the Prophet was asked about a certain woman who prayed and fasted more than was obligatory upon her, and gave generously in charity, but unfortunately, she did not refrain from speaking harshly to her neighbors...
Only when we see what Islam says about mothers and what status they have, we can imagine what status women have in Islam, how we are commanded to treat them…
Overeating does not go with good health. Your body has a right over you. For every disease there is a cure. What do these sayings imply? What is Islam's take on healthcare?
In Islam I found both the needed beliefs and the unique relationship with God…How did harry find his way into Islam? How did Islam differ from his Christian beliefs? And how did these differences help him both build his love of God and a sound set of beliefs?
‘So that was my upbringing; violence, crimes, drugs, etc...’ Where did Nick find the relief? How did he find his way to Islam? How his life was turned upside down? How does he see life and live for now?
‘So that was my upbringing; violence, crimes, drugs, etc...’ Where did Nick find the relief? How did he find his way to Islam? How his life was turned upside down? How does he see life and live for now?
Summer is a time to feel a bit free and to have a chance to do all the things you didn't have time to do during the year. For many people it is a time for sea, sun, and surf, or for bushwhacking, mountain climbing, canoeing, or hiking. But as a new Muslim woman what can you do in the summer?