New Muslims

Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?

2024-07-13T13:57:51

As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, and why? Does keeping it make me less Muslim? What’s the Islamic stand on that? Imam John (Yahya) Ederer tells his own story on this issue…

Instagramadan 1: Finding the Love That We Need

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Our hearts have finite capacity, so how could we empty them out of love of other things to fill them with another love? And what is this love?

Fasting in Ramadan: Worship or Habit?

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Devotion and piety can themselves become habit. When a person starts concentrating in prayer, it is difficult at first to keep focus. The mind is easily distracted. However, after years of persistence, devotion and presence of mind in prayer become second-nature.

Why did Muhammad Ali Clay Choose Islam?

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Though born in Louisville, Kentucky, raised in a Baptist household, Muhammad Ali chose Islam. How did he find Islam? How did he see Christianity?

Between Man and Environment in Islam

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Does man have the right to cause the degradation of the environment? Does man have the right to distort the environment’s intrinsic suitability for human life and settlement? Does man have the right exploit or use natural resources unwisely?

Prepare for Ramadan: Your Mind

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In this video you will learn about the importance of the fasting during Ramadan and how to prepare your mind, heart and spirit for the month.

All About Ramadan (1437/2016)

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Upon becoming Muslim, one must fast the month Ramadan. In this Special Folder (All About Ramadan), we will focus on fasting and its related issues.

Prepararation for Ramadan: Your Body

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Fasting is supposed to make us more righteous, more pious. What should we do to prepare for the month, which is is just on the corner, and get the best out of it?

Changing the Qiblah

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Changing the Qiblah was intended as the abolition of the sanctity of space whatever it may be and the confirmation of the sanctity of God Alone wherever the Qiblah direction may be

Friday Prayer: Its Rules & Manner

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What is the Friday Prayer so special? Why is it obligatory, and upon whom? How important is for the life of a Muslim? How is it offered?

Islam…What Makes It Special?

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Why do we follow Islam? Why is Islam the universal and one true religion of all God’s prophets? What does Islam offer us?

All Humans Are Inclined to Be Muslims

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How is Islam the religion of human nature? Why are humans inclined naturally to be Muslims? Why are some people guided while others misguided?

Beautiful Names of Allah: Al-Mu’min (The Believer)

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How is Allah Al-Mu’min (the Believer)? We, Muslims, believe in Allah, His Messenger, the Day of Judgment, but what does Allah (the Great and Almighty) believe in?

The Muslim: The True, The Best & The Ideal

2024-07-12T13:59:38

In order to be a true, better or a perfect Muslim, there’re some requirements. Through what can one develop as Muslim? How does Islam define the true Muslim and the true muhajir?

Finding God: Why More and More Scots are Turning to Islam

2024-07-12T13:59:37

The number of Scots- particularly young women- converting to Islam is rising significantly. Why? How do these brothers and sisters see the transition? What did they find in Islam?

Why Is Allah Al-Kareem (The Most Generous)?

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When we say Allah Al-Kareem, what is meant by that? In what ways is He the Most generous? Where do we see His generousity?

You Are a Muslim and Your Prophet Is Muhammad

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What do you know about your Prophet and the sublime characteristics combined in his person? How does your knowledge about him complete your belief?

Bilal Ibn Rabah: A Living Lesson on Human Freedom

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The story of Bilal teach us the true meaning of freedom, that blackness of skin and bondage would not decry the greatness of the soul if it found its faith, adhered to its Creator, and clung to its right.

How Does Islam Look at Polytheism?

2024-07-12T13:59:33

What are the forms of polytheism? How does Islam look at them? What is the relation between the oneness of God and the unity of the universe?

The Two Words I Never Was Fortunate to Say to My Mother…

2024-07-12T13:59:32

My mother has been there all my life, never failed me once, never. And never once have I ever come to her and just said these simple words…