Analysis of Piety (from ahmad fareed Hafidhullaah) From the morals and manners of the righteous was that they would strictly analyze their taqwa (piety) never claiming to be a possessor of such. Allah the Most High has said, “Therefore do not declare yourselves as being purified. He knows best who has taqwa.” [53:32] The Messenger…
-In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful- Assalamu alaykum (peace be upon you), You may have heard of the recent event at UC Irvine with Michael Oren, the ambassador of Israel to the US. While he was invited by a student organization to speak on US-Israeli relations, the UCI Law School and the…
I texted Neda when I was outside of Haines. She met me outside. I didn’t know how to put on a Hijab and asked her if she could help me put it on. She said that it wasn’t necessary and I began to wonder if she was pulling my leg. She dragged me into the…
There are three influential Muslims who impacted my life and spurred my decision to become Muslim. The first of them is a graduate student with whom I am very close. She studies Islam at the academic level despite being Muslim herself. Conversations with her really opened my eyes to what Islam preaches and the meanings…
My name is Melanie and in October of 2009, I converted to Islam. This statement has profound implications because it implies that, for a period of time before my conversion, a curiosity regarding Islam brewed within me that eventually led to my conversion. I was born on August, 1987 to an Iranian woman whom I…
By Naqib Shifa The Post-Modern era consists of copious ethical discord due to its declining religiosity and lack of distinction between morality and immorality. Moreover, the rapid and time-eroding lifestyle that is propelled by incessant consumerism and affluence is -in large part- a stark hindrance toward religious growth and development. The symptoms of this religious…
The history of Islam saw absolute sacrifice and submission in the way of Allah only twice. Prophet Ibrahim (as), the Father of Faith himself, was the first to take the test of submission. Ibrahim (as) displayed his obedience to Allah (swt) by readily submitting completely to God’s will. Allah (swt) exempt Prophet Ibrahim from continuing…
It was a cold December morning. Trees had already lost their leaves and were being hugged by a chilly breeze. A yellow coat had swept over the grass in the front and backyards. Clouds of fog had built up above the tub and under the shower. The fragrance of shampoo and soap mixed with shaving…
By Nader Nasr Time Magazine recently released a segment they called, “Top Ten Worst-Dressed World Leaders.” In it, they feature such word leaders like Kim Jong Il, the current leader of North Korea, Vladimir Putin, the current leader of Russia, Mahmoud Ahmadinejan, the current leader of Iran, Hugo Chavez, the current leader of Venezuela, and…
By Abrar Ahmed Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim Salaamalykum wa rahmatullah Dawah = Inviting people to Islam. Here are a few suggestions on how to begin a conversation, and key points to remember when talking about Islam in any setting. Remember these are all flexible where using your own style of talk is encouraged! Following are a…