By Uzma Saeed Several years ago, one of my very close relatives died leaving behind a pile of debt. Needless to say, his children were devastated. Their pain was two-fold; losing their beloved father and the unpaid personal loans he had taken from friends and family. He was an [...]
There are many similarities between Islam and Christianity, but there are also some central differences. The notion of original sin and salvation are vastly different in terms of the nuances. In Islam, humans are born free of sin. Humans are on earth as a result of the actions of [...]
In Islam, Jesus is one of the greatest Prophets and Messengers of God along with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all. He delivered God’s message to the Children of Israel that they should only worship one God, follow God’s law, and establish justice. The Quran [...]
Habeeba Husain As a Muslim born into a Muslim family, I have never celebrated Christmas. But I still very much enjoy the month of December. Despite the temperatures dropping to below freezing, I tend to get warm and fuzzy feelings inside—and that is not only thanks to a [...]
Habeeba Husain In an effort to highlight inspirational American Muslims, WhyIslam spoke with Hisham Moharram, a scientist turned activist entrepreneur. He began a community-owned, science-based, certified organic agribusiness called Good Tree Farm in New Egypt, N.J. The farm’s sister non-profit organization, The Good Tree, Inc., allows produce to [...]
Prophet Jesus peace be upon him was sent to the Children of Israel and was in need of individuals to support him. Similarly, the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him were his helpers and disciples. The Qurʾān speaks highly of the disciples of Jesus by highlighting [...]
Dr. Jamal Badawi The main reference for Muslims is the Quran as the last scripture and the last revelation of God that remains intact. In the Quran, it says, “And remember Jesus, the son of Mary, said: O children of Israel! I am the Apostle of God sent to [...]
Dr. Laurence Brown In the previous two parts of this series, we answered the two "big questions." Who made us? God. Why are we here? To serve and worship Him. A third question naturally arose: "If our Creator made us to serve and worship Him, how do we do [...]
About Christianity and Islam In Dialogues Concerning Jesus Christ the Messiah By Shabir Ally The Similarities Jesus is one of the greatest persons ever to have walked the earth. Two world faiths hold him in high regard. Islam holds him to be God’s Messiah, Prophet, and Righteous Servant. Christianity holds [...]
Dr. Laurence Brown At some point in our lives, everybody asks the big questions: "Who made us," and "Why are we here?" So who did make us? Most of us have been brought up more on science than religion, and to believe in the Big Bang and evolution more than [...]
