Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. There are nearly 2 billion Muslims on the planet. Yet, many people don’t know very much about Islam. Following are some of the most frequently asked questions that many people have about what Muslims believe and how we practice our religion. What is Islam? Islam is an Arabic word which means …

Are You a Slave? Yes! Every human being is a slave. But the questions is: To whom or what? Are you a slave to your job, which dictates that the next project has to be finished by X date and time and therefore you work the 14 hour days to finish it? Or are you a slave to the current trends, …

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 …

What You Thought You Knew About Islam But You Didn't K

You wake up in the morning wash with soap, reach for the deodorant, get your bike or car and head to work. Nothing out of the usual right? But, did you know this would not be possible without the contribution of Islam to the Modern World? Did you ever guess these are Muslim inventions? Islam’s Golden Era Islam’s Golden Era stretches …

Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) was an ordinary human being who served as a great example to mankind. Although he was subject to the same limitations as any man, and faced many trials and tribulations, yet still accomplished outstanding success in delivering his divine mission. The Prophet of Islam was sent as a mercy to all mankind, not …

People often talk about how important it is to be thankful, but they usually don’t mention to whom we should be giving thanks. Think about it. When you say: “Thank You”, you’re usually saying it to someone. So, who deserves our thanks, our gratitude, and our praise?

Life as a Muslim begins with a simple and sincere declaration which is known as the Testimony of Faith or Shahadah in Arabic. Behind its concise and succinct set of words lies a life changing message signaling the start of a new life with a clear purpose. The Shahadah is the most important pillar of Islam, and the foundation upon …

The Life of Jesus Jesus is loved and respected by approximately 2 billion Christians worldwide, but did you know that he is equally cherished, as a prophet of God, in the world’s second biggest religion? In Islam, Jesus is given a unique recognition and honour. Not only is he mentioned by name 25 times in the Quran, but Muslims are …

Bismillah, Alhamdulillah, As-Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah If you have no idea what that just said, don’t worry, you will soon, (Insha’Allah). Oops! There goes another one. So here’s the translation: In the name of God, all praise belongs to God, and may peace be upon you and the blessings of God. The goal of this article is to clarify various …