By Yvonne Ridley I used to look at veiled women as quiet, oppressed creatures — until I was captured by the Taliban In September 2001, just 15 days after the terrorist attacks on the United States, I snuck into Afghanistan,…
In May 8, 2015, Jameel Syed became the first person in the history of the world to make the call to prayer across all 50 states in America within a record span of 35 days and reciting the last sermon of the…
As-salam ‘alaykum. Yes, on top of being Black and a woman I am Muslim. Couldn’t get any better. Most of my family and friends are Black African Muslims so to me being Black and Muslim is the most common and…
His Laughter, Her Love Inspirational A house full of laughter is a home full of love and, truly, the home of Rasool Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi wassalam) rang with laughter whenever Sawdah bint Zam’ah (Radiyallahu anha) was present. Most people overlook…
Dawood (alayhis salam) and his son, Sulaiman (alayhis salam) were not only prophets, but also kings of the people of Israel. They were both known for their strength, wisdom, judgement, and devotion to Allah. Dawood (alayhis salam) was a wise…
I am a mild, peaceable and politically tolerant Muslim scholar who chose to embrace the faith of Islam because of its powerful spiritual truths, its emphasis on peace and justice, its racial and ethnic inclusiveness and its charitable spirit towards…
Umm Salama Hind bint Abi Umayya, may Allah be pleased with her, was married to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in 4 AH at the age of twenty nine, after her first husband, Abdullah ibn…
This is the amazing story and examples of the greatest prankster to live during the life of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم . There was a man at the time of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم who used…
The beloved Rasul Ullah (SAW) and the noble Sahaba RA were out on expedition, and as was his practice, Rasul Ullah (SAW) would take one of his blessed wives along. Aisha Siddeeqa RA, was extremely happy to have accompanied her…
Like most guys at 25, I just wanted to get married even though I didn’t have two pennies to rub together, times were really tough for me back then. It’s been around 6 years since I got married and have…
Getting here was not easy, staying sane here is a challenge. Here, is this moment, this moment when I have achieved my goal of marriage. Here, is this country I so proudly called home in the past, Malaysia. Before I…
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem….Once an old man was sitting in his usual place, dhikr of Almighty Allaah on his lips.Slightly pre-occupied with the loaf of bread which was going to be his sustenance for the day. Always the same….. One loaf…
The story was first reported by Deccan Chronicle, Source : ThemeDots.com “(The righteous are those) who feed the poor, the orphan and the captive for the love of God, saying: ‘We feed you for the sake of God Alone; we…
I have known Norca Silvana since she was 11 and I was 12. We went together to the same junior high school in our village, near Genoa. By that time, she had just arrived from Equador with her brother and…
March 27th, 2014: We prayed over my dear mother today and buried her. Tonight will be the first night in her grave. Subhan’Allah, I always wondered about this day, which will come for us all. My sister and I were…
Jessica Rhodes is a 21 year old female from Norwich, UK who works as a telesales consultant and is also a student. She was a Pagan before reverting to Islam a month ago. She was born in 1991 and was…
The young Deedat excelled at school, but poverty forced him to leave and start work when he was 16. It was as a furniture salesman that Deedat encountered missionaries sent to convert non-Christians and where he began to think about comparative religions.
I couldn’t believe how much this sister had borne. A decade without a husband, and now have lost her home, her wealth and are refugees on the border of the country. Though her husband is now finally with her, he is not her companion in the loss and pain this war has brought her family. He can’t help her or their children nor even comfort her.
This is the love story between Zainab bint Muhammad and Abu El’Ass ibn Rabee’; Zainab was the daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) and her cousin Abu El’Ass, was Khadeeja’s (RA) nephew. He was one of the nobles of the Quraish, and the Prophet (SAW) loved him very much.
I always thought I was happy, content.
It was only after spending time with my patient that felt like I was missing something. I was missing that sense of peace and tranquility my patient, even through suffering felt.
I wanted that sense of belonging and a part of something that he felt, even with no one around him.