‘Misconceptions’ Articles

Misconceptions about Women in Islam

Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a [Continue Reading...]

Misconceptions About Islam | What do you REALLY know?

Introduction Have you ever wondered why a nun can be covered from head to toe and she’s respected for devoting herself to God, but when a Muslim woman covers, she’s viewed as “oppressed”? Or [Continue Reading...]

Hazrat Ayesha was 17 at Nikah, Not 7

QUESTION. I am a devout Muslim but I get deeply disturbed at the thought of 53 year old prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) marrying Hazrat Ayesha who was just nine years old. We are unable to [Continue Reading...]

Who is ALLAH

Allah (God)   Islam is the complete submission and obedience to Allah (God). The name Allah (God) in Islam never refers to Muhammad (peace be upon him), as many Christians may think; Allah is [Continue Reading...]

The Hijab – Reflections by Muslim Women

My Journey to Freedom By Sumayyah Joan It will be three years since I stood before two Muslim sisters and declared openly my belief in God (Allah) and His Messenger, peace be upon him, and thus [Continue Reading...]

Islam & Christmas – A Fatwa related to Christmas

ADMIN NOTE: In the light of the feedback by a commenter below, we establish that the content of this post had been controversial yet contradictory. We, therefore, are removing this post so to avoid [Continue Reading...]

Islam & Christmas – Treating Christmas with Respect

Christmas is an annual Christian religious holiday commemorating the birth of Prophet Jesus, peace be upon him. For many Muslims who even do not celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, peace [Continue Reading...]

Islam & Christmas – Christmas in the Muslim World

Christmas is not a Muslim holiday, therefore, Muslim countries do not celebrate it. Muslims in the United States often request that their children not attend Christmas functions at school because the [Continue Reading...]

Wedding Customs & Islam

“O Mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam) and from him He created his wife (Eve), and from them He created many men and women. Fear Allah through Whom you [Continue Reading...]

Woman’s Status In Islam & Christianity

A comparison between Islam and Christianity on how the religions treat women from their religious texts. Creation:  Christianity:  When the woman (Eve) saw that the fruit of the tree was good [Continue Reading...]

The True Islamic Morals

Some people who say they are acting in the name of religion may misunderstand their religion or practice it wrongly. For this reason, it is a mistake to form any idea of that religion from the [Continue Reading...]

Islam’s Position on Homosexuality

Homosexuality and lesbianism have been dubbed “alternative life-styles”, “personal preference”, “a natural variation”, etc. in the West today. Where homosexuality was considered an [Continue Reading...]

Islam, Muslims and anti-Semitism

INTRODUCTION The Jewish people have long suffered various forms of hostility, particularly in Europe for many centuries. The Twentieth Century has seen this reach infamous heights with the treatment [Continue Reading...]

Jihad Renegotiated

Jihad has created, and is still creating, a problem between Muslims and non-Muslims. Islam is a religion that calls for monotheism. Besides, Islam does not resort to compulsion in calling people to [Continue Reading...]

Jihad: Its true meanings and purpose.

And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, (with sincerity and under discipline). He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the religion of your father Abraham. [Continue Reading...]

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