The Day in the Life of a Muslim…
Imam, Arabic imÄm (âleader,â âmodelâ), in a general sense, one who leads Muslim worshippers in prayer. In a global sense, imam is used to refer to the head of the…
WHERE IS THE LOVE?
Islam, according to the Quran, teaches love and compassion for every human being, no matter their religion, says Imam, Mekye Abdus Salaam. Imam Mekye believes that the problems for the…
Shared Prophets in both the Bible & the Qurâan
The Bible and Quran have many characters in common, many of which are mentioned by name. In Islam, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and Jesus are prophets, with Muhammad being the final…
âTraditionalâ Muslims vs the Modernists
I preface saying that I am publishing this article from a journalistic perspective. My intent is not to offend any particular group. I only want to educate those who may…
WHAT IS THE ISLAMIC POSITION ON HELPING OTHERS; (NON-MUSLIMS INCLUDED)?
Islam expects âpeopleâ to practice tolerance in their family, society and everyday life. It is the teaching of Islam that when faced with ill-treatment by any unwise person, a sensible…
Western civilization as we know it wouldnât exist without Islamic culture
Algebra, alchemy, artichoke, alcohol, and apricot all derive from Arabic words which came to the West during the age of Crusades. Even more fundamental are the Indo-Arabic numerals (0-9), which…
Islam’s anti-racist message from the 7th century still resonates today
One day, in Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad dropped a bombshell on his followers: He told them that all people are created equal. âAll humans are descended from Adam and Eve,â…
WHAT IS BEING A MUSLIM IN AMERICA REALLY LIKE?
This video offers a look inside the beliefs and attitudes of Muslims in America; it features data from Pew Research Centerâs 2017 survey, as well as the personal stories of…
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IS A STRONG CONCEPT IN ISLAM.
Verse (ayah) 256 of Al-Baqara is a very famous verse in the Islamic scripture, the Quran. The verse includes the phrase that “there is no compulsion in religion”. Immediately after…
Islam and Culture: Donât mix them up!
As an American Muslim, when I see the issues and events about Islam that get treated as ânewsâ in the mainstream media, it bothers me that so many are portrayed…