The Kaba, sometimes spelled Kaaba, is a holy cube-shaped building located in the city of Mecca in modern-day Saudi Arabia. The Kaba is in the center of a mosque in Mecca called the sacred mosque (Al-Masjid al-Haram). Muslims also refer to it as the house of God. It is [...]
Many people are surprised to learn that Muslims believe in Jesus peace be upon him. One who reads the Quran will quickly realize that it does not only speak of who Jesus was, it also teaches who he wasn’t. The Quran is a confirmation of the scriptures revealed to [...]
Q: What is Ramadan? A: Ramadan is the name of the ninth Islamic lunar month. It is the month God ordered the Muslims to fast since it was the month He revealed the Quran (the Muslims' holy scripture) to Muhammad (the final Prophet of God). Muslims abstain from eating, drinking [...]
Taha Ghayyur & Taha Ghaznavi “Fasting in Ramadan develops in a person the real spirit of social belonging, of unity and brotherhood, and of equality before God. This spirit is the natural product of the fact that when people fast they feel that they are joining the whole Muslim society [...]
In a hurry? Check out the infographic. 877-WHY-ISLAM Brochure Request a copy View in PDF Belief in all Prophets and Messengers is an essential part of Islamic creed. On their own, human beings cannot be fully guided, understand God, the [...]
Habeeba Husain Because the masjid, the house of worship for Muslims, is such a sacred space, there are etiquettes one must follow when visiting, whether they are going as a Muslim to pray or even just as a visitor. What should I wear at the masjid? [...]
Islam has two primary holidays, the first is called Eid al-Fitr (Holiday of the Feast). This holiday takes place at the end of the month of Ramadan. The second holiday is called Eid al-Adha (Holiday of Sacrifice) and is considered the holier of the two holidays. Eid al-Adha takes [...]
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 [...]
