Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah. al-Qur'an 33:21 (Click for Arabic)
The Long Turkish Night of Islamic Democracy When we were at the university studying political science our professor of this topic disserted with aplomb on the forms of democracy and rejoiced when talking about direct democracy that …
Companions of the Prophet: Julaybib His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib “small gown” being the diminutive form of the word “Jalbab” ..
The god of war There’s Mars, the god of war, perched in a parking garage in Dallas, annihilating the enemy with utter impunity. Mars, you sicko! Just listen to President Obama: “By definition, if …
Watch the Conventions I grew up watching both parties’ conventions. Television networks covered them from beginning to end. Oftentimes, because the outcome was not assured, there was drama and tension. During the past …
Islam Beyond the Five Pillars In addition to the five pillars, there are two more great pillars which support the whole edifice of Islam – Peace and Justice ..
The History of al-Masjid al-Haram and the History of the Ummah After the epoch of al-Khulafa’ al-Rashidun (rightly-guided Caliphs) and until the modern Saudi era, al-Masjid al-Haram underwent a number of reconstructions and expansions. Those who made the most remarkable impacts …
Following Muhammad’s (PBUH) Footsteps The Prophet, peace be upon him, used to say to people, “Spread peace among you.” When you greet someone in Arabic you don’t say, have a nice day, you say …
Short History of Hajj After the death of Prophet Ibrahim idolatry spread throughout Arabia and the Kaba lost its purity and idols were placed inside it. Its walls became covered with pagan poems and …
Comment of the Week I just took my Shahada and I would like to be successful in my new religion, so I am requesting materials that will assist me. [Latia from Pennsylvania, USA]