Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?

As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, ...

Young British Convert to Islam

How might be the feeling of a young person who, in deadly earnest, chose Islam? What might have ...

Mosques and Meeting the Needs of New Muslims

How could the mosque responsibly contribute to the socio-cultural and emotional needs of new Mu ...

A Well-Balanced Life after Conversion

New to Islam and feel overloaded with too many things to do? Don’t know whether to look forward ...

Conditions of the Shahadah

The Conditions of the Shahadah to Be Accepted by God

The Shahadah is the key to the gates of Paradise, but in order for it to work, be accepted by G ...

poor

Rights of the Poor and Needy in Islam

What rights do the poor and needy have in Islam? Why are we, Muslims, entitled to pay prescribe ...

Muslim prayer

The Muslim Prayer: Its Rules and Timing

How do we shorten the prayer? And when is it applicable? When should we make for the missed pra ...

Description of the Straight Path

Islam: Guidance to the Straight Path

Why do we plead to Allah to ‘guide us to the straight path’? What is unique about such a prayer ...

Declaration of Faith

The Declaration of Faith: Between Text and Meaning

Is it obligatory for a new Muslim to say their declaration of faith in Arabic? Is it a norm or ...

Congregational Prayer

What Did the Prophet say about Congregational Prayer?

That’s why the Prophet encouraged Muslims to attend the congregational prayer at the mosque, wa ...

How to Acquire Knowledge of God

How to Acquire Knowledge of God?

How does one acquire knowledge of and belief in God, His Attributes, His Law and the Day of Jud ...

shahadah

How Should I Declare the Shahadah?

Where should I say the Shahadah? Being one’s own choice, why should it be in public? Is it just ...

zakah

Zakah: Great Wisdom and Many Reasons

Now a Muslim, why am I obliged to pay zakah? Why has it been prescribed at all? If it is about ...

Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam: Their Meaning and Priority

What are the Five Pillars of Islam and what is the origin of this expression? Which comes first ...

The Prophet On Charity and Its Virtues

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date- ...

Ramadan’s last ten days

Ramadan’s Most Special Days: Unmatched Rewards

What is special about Ramadan’s last ten days; why are they that blessed? What do I do in these ...

New Muslims & Ramadan’s Last Precious Ten Days

New Muslims & Ramadan’s Last Precious Ten Days

How’s Ramadan going with you? How do you find yourself, your heart and worship so far? The last ...

Tahajjud

The Prophet’s Tahajjud Prayer

How did Prophet Muhammad perform the late night prayer? How did he praise Allah? What du`aa’ di ...

The goal of fasting is taqwa

Ramadan: Reshape Your Life with the Qur’an

Between Ramadan, the Qur’an and our hearts is a unique relationship. How can we take better adv ...

Like rain pouring on the earth, Ramadan comes with streams of meanings and emotions that water dried and thirsty hearts.

Ramadan: Feel the Beauties

In Ramadan we feel so much more attached to Allah and are so careful in our relations with othe ...