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Life is merely a short rest stop on the journey to the Hereafter. So, don’t wait until tomorrow to change for the better; start today because tomorrow might never come. Islam emphasizes the importance of time management. Muadh ibn Jabal, a companion of the Prophet, quotes the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) as saying: “A servant of …

As Muslims, we often celebrate the idea that Islam is a complete and comprehensive religion, offering guidance on virtually every aspect of life. However, for the new Muslim or the prospective Muslim, the idea of taking on Islam all at once can be overwhelming. In fact, many reverts delay taking their Shahadah even after they had accepted Islam in their …

Are you considering starting a family? Perhaps, you’re dilly-dallying about whether or not it’s right for you at this stage in your life. For centuries, in every time and in every place, people all over the world have found themselves asking questions about the importance of family to communal and global development. From nuclear to joint extended families; interracial to …

Are There Proofs That God Exists? Dear Atheist, Did you know that all living creatures are programmed with all their functions before their existence and all creatures cannot exist without this prior programming? Imagine I give you a “Big Book” and in this book all of your description with explicit details and a complete program of your function, like your …

To all the new Muslims out there, welcome to Islam and may Allah reward you, guide you, and strengthen you in His Deen as you continue your journey beyond the Shahadah. One of the most common issues for new Muslims is how to approach family members with the news that they’ve accepted Islam. This is always a difficult issue and …

People often talk about how important it is to be thankful, but they usually don’t mention to whom we should be giving thanks. Think about it. When you say: “Thank You”, you’re usually saying it to someone. So, who deserves our thanks, our gratitude, and our praise?

“Why not?” “Coz I said so!” “Good one Mom. You should be a lawyer.” Ahhhh remember the good old teenage years when you died a little bit inside every time you heard one of your friends didn’t have curfews or chores? When they made something called ‘last minute plans’ while your parents needed the exact detailed information of the outing …

“And he (Jesus) went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed” (Matthew, 26:39) Muslims Pray Like Jesus As you may know, Muslims perform a ritual prayer at five different times during the day. This prayer is called “Salah”. There are four positions in Salah: The way that Muslims pray is actually a lot like the way the …