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:salam2: I've been struggling with the idea of converting for some time. I've studied Islam academically as a grad student in history, and I've studied the Qur'an with my mentor in school. I think my knowledge of Islam is workable, while I know I am not experienced in it, and that I have not...

I have heard different things from different people, all of whom insist they are right... It's important to me to understand what is meant by 'jihad'.

:salam2: I love hummus. But I'm not sure how to make it... So many recipies leave so much to be desired, and the boxed stuff is awful. Mine always comes out all chunky and not spicy enough. And the tahini paste I used is like cement... It's so hard and difficult to get whipped up with the...

Poor guy. Looks like a heart attack. What a terrible way to go. I am sorry he died and wish his family comfort, yet I'm very happy that he can no longer spout his divisive politics or organize so much support for the Israeli state...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouOXWgJS-gc A friend showed me this... It's pretty freaky. Is this legit? Or is this just some fellow's hoax? What's the answer that Islam would give us?

:salam2: Everyone: I am a "prospective convert" for lack of a better term (but for all intents and purposes, I am a Muslim, though I have never spoken shahada officially). Although I am quite new to practicing Islam, I know a thing or two about Islam, but probably not as much or with as...

:salam2: Greetings to all of you. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ed, I'm 26, and I'm an American graduate student (graduated this week!). I am studying history and Islamic studies, hopefully to become a teacher in this field. I'm slowly learning Arabic, too. I've read the Quran in...