Articles
Since 2001-03-07
Each Breath
Am I truly grateful for each breath that I take,
For each and every moment that I am awake?
Do I thank Allah for my restful sleep,
And for the dreams that cause me to weep?
Am I honestly thankful to the
Almighty One,
For the early morning mist, the bright, rising sun?
During Fajr prayer, I ...
Articles
Since 2001-03-07
This Message is to You O Concealed Jewel, O Protected Rose !
It is to you, the Cultivator of Generations, Producer or Great Men.
I will point out in it some of what Islam requires of the individual and the society concerning the rights of women .....
1. Have you seen the Jewel? Why is it that the people love it while it is simply a piece of stone? It ...
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Articles
Since 2001-03-06
Pity Me Not
For the clothes I wear
Nor for the scarve
That covers my hair Pity me not
For my black garb
My modest air
My humble heart.
Pity me
not
For my lack of speech
B/c my silent voice
Can always find a heart to reach.
Pity me
not
For my Muslim name
It is the sign of my honor
And the ...
Articles
Since 2001-03-06
Palestine's Tears
Imagine someone intruded into your home,
Ripped your furniture, threw out your clothes,
You'd say:That's called break in theft, isn't that what it shows? Then what if they beat you, abused your children, and raped the women of your home,
You'd say:That's called physical and sexual assult (your ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2001-02-25
Upon us now are the best ten days of the year
Upon us now are the best ten days of the year. There are no other days more rewarded than these ten. They are the first ten days of the Islamic month Dhul-Hijjah. Unfortunately many of us do not know and let them fly by ... If there was some great sale advertising ridiculously low prices you ... Continue Reading
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Since 2001-02-21
Will the real Al Aqsa please stand up!
Prophet Solomon (peace be upon him) (in Arabic he is called 'Sulaiman'), built a mosque, a long, long time ago, on Mt. Moriah in Jerusalem. He dedicated it to the worship of Allah s.w.t. the One True God. Like his father, Prophet David (peace be upon him) (in Arabic he is called 'Dawood'), he ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2001-02-20
Allah is Beautiful & Loves Beauty
From 'Abdullaah Ibn Mas'ood (radiyallaahu 'anhu) who said that the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "" A man said, "What if a man likes his clothes to look good and his shoes to look good?" He said, " Continue Reading
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Since 2001-02-20
What Islam has done for me ?
I grew up in a home that really didn't have a set religon .... My mother a mormon and my father a Babtist. And then there is me. I never felt right in any of the place of religon that I visited.
That was until I found Islam. When I found it it was overwhelming. I just new.
It was like I ...
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Articles
Since 2001-02-17
What is Islam ?
Poem written by : Maymoonah MS Adly
"" is the
question you ask.
Answering this question is every Muslims task.
Describing Islam can be a lot,
But first I'll tell you what Islam is not.
Islam is not Faraqan and terrorism.
Nor is it oppressing women and racism.
Islam doesn't ...
Continue ReadingAnswering this question is every Muslims task.
Describing Islam can be a lot,
But first I'll tell you what Islam is not.
Islam is not Faraqan and terrorism.
Nor is it oppressing women and racism.
Islam doesn't ...
Articles
Since 2001-02-15
Anne : From devoted Christian to devoted Muslim
Anne Collins is sharing her Reversion Story with IslamWay Readers.
I was raised in a religious Christian family. At that time, Americans were more religious than they are now-most families went to church every Sunday, for example .... My parents were involved in the church community. We often ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2001-02-15
How beautiful marriage is in Islam
People take being married for granted. When youth today are faced with the questions concerned with marriage they become scared ... But marriage in Islam is nothing to be scared of because it helps us with our din.
Actually marriage helps us as youth stay away from premarrital temptations ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2001-02-15
Why the Shame ?!
Poem written by :Maryam Elbenhawy
I'm eyeballed from head to toe
I notice this everywhere I go
I look different because I am so
I am a Muslim, and that's for
you
To know...
I cover myself, including my
face
Others may see it as strong faith
I follow what the Quran says,
and
desire ...
