Questions

So Where is God, Really? Humans have always wondered where this world came from, and if there was a creator, where this being is. By nature, humans are curious. We want to know and understand. Throughout the ages, we have searched for answers – pondering great philosophical questions such as: How did we get here? What’s the purpose of life? …

How many times have people shrugged their shoulders and said, “God didn’t want it for me.” Another good one is, “If God wanted, He would have given it to me!” And the list of excuses go on. Imagine a farmer who didn’t plant his crops properly and was lazy to take care of it. When harvest season came he couldn’t …

Islam encourages men and women to enjoy romance, passion, happiness and deep contentment with their life partner. However Islam forbids all romantic relations between a boy and girl outside marriage. This appears to deny people the wonder and beauty of a new relationship: the first exchange of smiles, butterflies in the stomach, candle-light dinners, strolls under the stars, words of …

What Does ‘Halal’ Really Mean? Nowadays, many of us are in search of the healthiest foods. We want to ensure what we eat is grown, raised, or prepared with care for the highest level of nutrition. A good way to achieve that is to eat “Halal.” Have you ever seen labels reading ‘Halal’ and wondered what it meant? Halal simply …

God’s Power is Unlimited And Eternal The belief in one God, monotheism, is the most important concept within Islam. Muslims believe in one God who created the universe and has ultimate power over His creation. The relationship between a Muslim and God is not just about obedience, it is dedicating every day for the Creator and sustainer of everything. When …

Islam is a very sensible religion that puts focus on maintaining the family as well as the community. In this sensibility, polygamy is permissible as it can benefit women in need, accommodate rising female populations and ensure the women’s rights are being upheld.

For Muslims, it’s not just about a healthy soul but also a healthy body. You may not be familiar with a common scenario at a cafeteria or buffet with a Muslim. ‘Excuse me, can you tell me if the fish was fried in the same oil as the sausages?’ ‘Excuse me can you please serve my eggs with a different …

In Islam, the celebration of welcoming a new born child is more than tears of joy shed by the parents. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended acts that elevates and purifies the status of a Muslim baby. In order for parents to make the most impact in a child’s life, they must be mentally and physically prepared …

Is Seeing God Enough to Believe? What would happen if we could see God? Would it bring an end to all doubt about His existence and unite human beings into one religious family? Would it herald the start of a utopian society on earth? Imagine the average individual was able to see God. How long would they need to see …

You may already know Islam means submission to God’s will and being a Muslim means living your life according to His will. But the big question is: “How can anyone know what God’s will is? How can we know for a fact what God wants from us?” If you believe in God, but you’re not exactly sure how to act …