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A Muslima May Not Wear Stripy Socks in Public: A Woman Should Not Bring Attention to herself - Avoid the Forbidden

In: Islamic Practices

By: Barbara Trejo

Al Bari in Islam: God as The Creator

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Hajj 2009: Swine Flu Threat for 2009 Pilgrims

In: Islamic Practices

By: Faisal Hanif

What is a Mahram (Guardian) in Islam? Who are Guardians to Islamic Women? What are the Requirements?

In: Islamic Practices

By: Barbara Trejo

Women Cannot Go to Hajj Without a Mahram: A Woman is not Permitted to Travel Alone for More Than 24 Hours

In: Islamic Practices

By: Barbara Trejo

Al Mutakabbir in Islam: Allah’s Attribute – The Majestic

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Pork Products in MedImmune Swine Flu Vaccine: Intranasal H1N1 Vaccine with Living Virus Contains Porcine Gelatin

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Islam, A Very Short Introduction: Introductory Guide to the Politics and Beliefs of the Muslim Faith

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Linda Gentile

Al-Aziz in Islam: The Mighty and Strong as Protector of Creation

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Al Mumin In Islam: God’s Attribute as the Inspiration of Faith

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Al Quddus in Islam: God's Attribute of Purity for Muslims

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Are Muslims Allowed to Celebrate Halloween? What Does Islam Say About Children Trick-or-Treating?

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Barbara Trejo

Anticipating Ramadan in London: Ramadan Fasting in Britain Versus Other Non-Muslim Countries

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

Aromatherapy in Islam: The Use of Perfumed Oils and Incense to Enhance Well-Being

In: Islamic Practices

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

How to Make Ramadan Fun for Children: Little Activities to Teach Children About Ramadan

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

Muslim Women and the Hijab: How and Why Women in Islam Cover Their Heads, Face and Body

In: Islam (general)

By: Filsteen Ramadan

The Last Ten Days of Ramadan: Remembering God at the End of the Muslim Observance

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

I'tikaf or Seclusion in the Mosque: Learn How to Perform this Sunnah of the Prophet

In: Islamic Practices

By: Barbara Trejo

Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan: Cleanse Your Body, Mind and Soul Through Abstinence

In: Islamic Practices

By: Rukhsana Badar

Remembering Shaykh Hassan Ali Cisse: An Islamic Scholar Is Honored

In: Islam (general)

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

Preparing Children for Ramadan Fasting: How to Prepare a Child to Fast During This Muslim Observance

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

Seeking Forgiveness While Fasting: The Second Ten Days of Ramadan

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

Making the Most Out of Ramadan: It is Never too Late - Start Working on Ramadan Today

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

Tips for Surviving Ramadan in College: Fasting Can Be Easy for Muslims Living In a Non-Muslim Country

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

Islam (and the Qur'an): Scorned Child of Judaism and Christianity

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Paula Marie Deubel

The First Ten Days of Ramadan: Muslims Seek God's Mercy in the First Part of the Islamic Observance

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Preparing for the Fasting During Ramadan: Tips and Suggestions on How to Benefit From Holy Month of Fasting

In: Islamic Practices

By: Fiza Asar

What is Ramadan for Muslims? Discover the Most Important Month for Muslims and Fasting

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Fiza Asar

Ramadan August 2009: Honoring the Final Revelation To Humanity

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

Staying Fit During Ramadan: Exercising in the Muslim Month of Fasting

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

Living Islam: A Heart Healthy Approach to a Spiritual Life

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Why Do Muslims Accept Other Religions? No Religion Has a Monopoly on God

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Tips on Preparing for Ramadan: Maximizing the Benefits and Overcoming the Challenges of Shaban

In: Islamic Practices

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

What is Islam and what does Islam mean? Islam is submission to One God

In: Islam (general)

By: Maryam Rana

Woman Flogged for Drinking Beer: Alcohol, Corporal Punishment and Islamic Law

In: Islamic Law

By: Cheryn Tan

Dichotomy In Religion: There are Devils and Saints in Every Religious Tradition

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

Muslims Prepare for Month of Fasting: Why Ramadan Is So Special

In: Islamic Practices

By: Amina Cisse Muhammad

Ablution - Cleansing of the Body and Spirit: Islamic Purification Rituals Before Performing Prayer

In: Islamic Practices

By: Krisheena Irwin

Today's Muslim Woman: American Muslimahs Making the News

In: Islam (general)

By: Krisheena Irwin

Married Women's Rights in Islam: Marriage and Divorce in the Quran

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

Stories in The Quran: They Must be Read from a Meditative Contemplative Temperament

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Recent Unrest In Iran: Women Leading the Fight Against Oppression

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

Reflections During Father's Day: A Chance to Reflect on Family Unity in the Islamic Tradition

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

The Jinn Speak: Created Before Man and Entrusted With Knowledge

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Duality of The Creative Act in the Quran: Joined Together as One Then Made Into Many

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

The Power of Wise Decision Making: The Story of Solomon and the Dual Nature of Choice

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

The Practice of Veiling: A Look at the History of the Hijab in Islam

In: Islamic Practices

By: Michelle MacNeill

President Obama In Egypt: A Dialogue and Call for Peace Among the Muslim Community

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

Polygamy and the Qur'an: Misinterpretation of the Islamic Text on Taking Multiple Wives

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Michelle MacNeill

The First Verse: The Beginning of a New Dawn of Wisdom

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Color of Islam is Green: It Represents the Freshness of a Healthy Spiritual Lifestyle

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Muslim - The Intelligent Believer: From Darkness to Light, the Quran Takes the Conscious Mind

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Remnants of Jewish-Christianity in Islam: How the Jewish-Christian Sect of the Ebionites Influenced Islam

In: Islam (general)

By: Joe Capuana

Paradise and The Heavens: Is God’s Reward in a Delightful Garden or Outer Space?

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Quran - Revealed in Stages: Spiritual Lessons Taught By Degrees

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

No Priests In Islam: Personal Study of the Quran is Key to Spiritual Life

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

What is Hadith? Oral Traditions which Became Volumes of Written Traditions

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

How to Help your Islamic Career Flourish: Make the Best out of your Job and Earn Blessings in doing so.

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Maria Zain

The Quran And Fetal Development: The Creative Power of God Begins In the Womb of The Mother

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Khalil Green

Verse of Light: Ayat An-Nur is a Verse in the Quran Full of Meaning

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Moses and the Teacher: Khidr is the Servant of God who helps the Spiritual Seeker

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Companions of The Cave: The Story of Youth Who Fled the Oppression of their People

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Story of Dhul Qarnain: Righteous Ruler and Defender of the Weak and Oppressed

In: Islam (general)

By: Khalil Green

Jesus in Islam: His Birth Life and Death are Mentioned in the Quran

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Mary in the Quran: The Mother of Jesus as Understood by Islam

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

An Inner Meaning of Hajj: Hagar as the Spiritual Founder of the Pilgrimage Site

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Observance of Eid Al-Adha: Feast of the Sacrifice: Symbolisms, Practices and Rules

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

The Background of Hajj: The Significance of Mecca as the Locale for Muslim Pilgrimage

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

God of the Islamic Faith: Allah; According to Islam No Other Deity Exists

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Story of Adam and The First Choice: A Symbol of Humanity's Nature and Power to Choose

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Dreaming Is A Gift From God: Understanding Dreams Is Central To Living In This World

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Love for God in Islam: The Highest Attribute of Spiritual Attainment

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

What is Taqwa? Fear of God, Love for God, and God Consciousness

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Jihad is Not Holy War: Striving in the Cause of God is a Spiritual Goal among Muslims

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Rulings Regarding Timing of Eid: Moon Sighting Disputes - Eid-ul-Fitr 2008

In: Islamic Law

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Hasan al-Basri and Religious Reform: Reformation of Islamic Society after the Two Fitnahs

In: Islam (general)

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Ruling on Hypocrites in the Qur'an: Inhabitants of the Lowest Pits of the Fire

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Muslim, Love Thy Neighbor: Social Impact of Islam on Neighborhoods

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Lessons Learned from Ramadan: Now that the Fasting is Over, What Did We Learn?

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Fasting Six Days of Shawwal: What is the Background of Siyam in the Month after Ramadan?

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Celebrations on Eid Day: Practices around the World Regarding Eid Al-Fitr

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

A Quick Guide to Eid al-Fitr: The Sunnah of Eid Prayers and Traditions

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Increasing the Benefits of Ramadan: Permitted and Suggested Acts During Ramadan

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Islamic Art of Self Reflection: The Basics of Studying the Soul (Nafs) for Spiritual Growth

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

The Night of Power: The Holy Quran Was Given to Humanity on this Blessed Evening

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Tarawih Prayers During Ramadan: The Benefits of Performing the additional Night Prayer

In: Islamic Practices

By: Khalil Green

Mahmud Muhammad Taha and Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd: Critical Thinkers from the World of Islam

In: Islam (general)

By: Karel Peter Leonard Gerard Kersten

Fiqh of Ramadan: Some of the Laws Regarding Ramadan: Preferred and Allowable Acts

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Some of the Sunnah Regarding Ramadan: Fasting and Suhur, Sexual Impurity and Intentional Intercourse

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Spiritual Development in Ramadan: Ramadan Is a Path Toward Spiritual Awakening and Advancement

In: Islamic Beliefs

By: Khalil Green

Characteristics of Fasting in the Quran: Sexual Relations and Exact Timing of Fasting Hours

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Ramadan in Quran and Sunnah: A Guide to Ramadan Traditions in Islam

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

The Islamic Concept of Time: How Muslims Schedule their Calendar

In: Islam (general)

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Why Must Salat Be in Arabic? Why Non-Arabic Speakers Must Not Pray Salat in English

In: Islam (general)

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Salat versus Dua in Islam: Differentiating Between the Five Obligatory Prayers and Supplication

In: Islam (general)

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Honesty in the Quran: Islam's Holy Book Exhorts Believers to be Truthful in their Speech

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Lamyaa Hashim

The Science of Quranic Study: Learning the Proper Method of Approaching the Qur'an

In: Quran & Hadith Studies

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Significance of Fasting in Ramadan: Fasting (Sawm-Siyam) Isn't Starving, it Is Feeding the Spirit

In: Islamic Practices

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Online Resources for New Muslims: Find Information Relating to Islam through these Websites

In: Islam (general)

By: Maria Zain

The Basics of Money in Islam: The Paying of Zakat and the Avoidance of Interest

In: Islamic Practices

By: Maria Zain

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