When it comes to Islam many of us are just going through the motions. Even for those who are striving to perform the required acts, something seems to be missing. Allah and Prophet Muhammad (P) instruct us one way, but oftentimes we behave in another. It seems as if the…
Ayden Zayn tells the compelling true story of a man who asked God to show him a sign that Islam is the truth, and how he immediately received that sign in the Qur’an. Many Muslim scholars point out that this is one of the many miracles of the Qur’an; that…
When the originally scheduled khateeb is a no-show, Ayden Zayn is called upon to deliver the khutbah. Caught off guard and unprepared, he decides to speak on a topic near-and-dear to his heart: struggle. Relying upon his favorite hadith as a starting point, he delivers what turns out to be…
Muslims, Christians and Jews all believe their religion to be the truth and the better way of life. Through dialogue and debate, each may attempt to make the case for their respective faith. What argument can be made on the behalf of Islam? Why is Islam better? While it is…
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the final revelation of God’s words to humanity. Although it was a book revealed in the Arabic language to an Arab man, it is a message intended for people of all races, cultures and places. It contains many stories of people and events in history,…
The Holy Qur’an is the highest authority in Islam. It contains the exact words of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad (P) and recorded by his companions. In applying the Qur’anic teachings to everyday life, Muslims rely upon the sunnah (sayings and actions) of the Prophet (P). This sunnah is…