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    Yikes... here goes my story, Irish revert sister now in Paris

    :salam2: I just hope this might be helpful to some of my young sisters and brothers :) It ain't all pretty, but enjoy :) Sister Sarah, Shy Hijabi inspired me to share my story :) Looking back, as I reflect on my life experiences to date, it kind of makes sense that I came to Islam...
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    Extraordinary Value of Human Life in The Qur`an

    Islamic Perspectives Extraordinary Value of Human Life in The Qur`an By: Dr. Ahmad Shafaat (APRIL 2007) In Surah 5, verse 32 we read: On that account We ordained for the Children of Isra`il that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading...
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    Children are born believers in God, academic claims

    :salam2: I received the below article via email this evening and found it very interesting dear brothers and sisters :) بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم وَإِذْ أَخَذَ رَبُّكَ مِنْ بَنِي آدَمَ مِنْ ظُهُورِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ وَأَشْهَدَهُمْ عَلَىٰ أَنْفُسِهِمْ أَلَسْتُ بِرَبِّكُمْ ۖ...
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    Remedies from the Holy Qur'an - i-book

    :salam2: i saw this on line this evening. hope you may find it interesting :) it is an i-book with different surahs and ayas to be recited at certain times :) :wasalam: http://www.scribd.com/doc/17621/Remedies-From-the-Holy-QurAn
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    The Importance of Salat

    :salam2: The Importance of Salat Author : Shariffa Carlo When I was researching this, I was surprised to see how few sources we have which encourage salat and so many that instruct. Especially in light of the fact that so many of our brothers and sisters have abandoned the salat --- May...
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    How Was Jesus Viewed during his lifetime? (short and sweet article)

    In Islam, Jesus (pbuh) is considered a great Prophet of God, and is greatly respected. Over one billion Muslims around the world love and respect Jesus (pbuh) as an important prophet of God. Most Christians however, view Jesus (pbuh) as part of a triune God and also the begotten son of God...
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    Jesus Through a Muslim Lens -By Michael Wolfe

    Jesus of Nazareth is the most widely revered religious figure in the world. Not only is he central to Christianity, the largest religion in the world, he is also venerated throughout Islam, the world's second largest faith. Christians may be surprised to learn that Muslims believe in the...
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    What the Bible Tells about Muhammad PBUH

    According to the Bible, God said to Moses, on whom be peace: I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. (The Holy Bible, New International Version, Deuteronomy chapter 18, verse 18). The...
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    Why Muhammad Didn't Die for Muslims' Sins?

    Though he is a mercy to all, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) did not die for Muslims' sins. It is to be made clear that the entire concept of someone dying for our sins is in utter contradiction with the Islamic view of the nature of man and God. In Islam, every individual is...
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    Pakistan rescuers recover 160 bodies after quake

    :salam2: May ALLAH ease our brothers' and sisters' suffering :tti_sister: :wasalam: ===================================================== KARACHI (Reuters) – Pakistani rescuers have pulled 160 bodies from the rubble of mud-walled homes in Baluchistan province after a powerful earthquake...
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    CAIR Applauds Powell’s Repudiation of Political Islamophobia

    CAIR Applauds Powell’s Repudiation of Political Islamophobia Posted 10/20/2008 5:48:00 PM (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/20/08) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today applauded remarks by former Secretary of State Colin Powell repudiating Islamophobia in political campaigns. In...
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    Hadith of the Day from CAIR newsletter

    HADITH OF THE DAY: SEEK AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Do you know who is most generous?...God is the Most Generous, then I am most generous to mankind, and the most generous people after me will be those who will acquire knowledge and then disseminate...
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    Illinois Muslim lady attacked on college campus

    CAIR: Illinois Muslim Attacked on College Campus Alleged armed assault follows reports of violent threats (CHICAGO, IL, 10/10/2008) - The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is calling on local, state and national law enforcement authorities to...
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    Question regarding prayer for a sick person

    :salam2: Dear Sisters and Brothers, I am very weak in the area of dua and the guidelines and wanted to ask some advice. I had news today that a little Muslim brother in the neighbourhood has been badly burnt on his arm and his condition is very serious. I want to offer duaa and ask for advice...
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    Hadith of the day from CAIR newsletter

    :salam2: Exhort People to Do Good The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Mankind shall follow you and people from the different parts of the Earth will come to you in order to learn and acquire understanding of religion. So when they come to you, encourage them to do good.”...
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    How to approach an atheist mother about wearing hijab

    :salam2: I live in Florida and my family lives in Europe. After an astounding 17 years of being "Muslim", I finally started trying to fulfill all my obligations, and for me, personally, this included wearing hijab. I was really scared about breaking the news to some members of my family...
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    Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil... from BBC America....

    Subhan Allah Isolated tribe spotted in Brazil One of South America's few remaining uncontacted indigenous tribes has been spotted and photographed on the border between Brazil and Peru. The Brazilian government says it took the images to prove the tribe exists and help protect its...
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    Help finding a particular hadith

    Dear Sisters and Brothers, Someone mentioned to me that there is a Hadith that says something along the lines of that it will be the Muslims of the West (possibly mentioning Romans?) that will be the ones to uphold Islam at the end. I think it was mentioned in a lecture by Sheikh Anwar Al...
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    Hadith of the day from CAIR newsletter - May 21 2008

    HADITH OF THE DAY Put Things Right Between People The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Shall I not inform you of something more excellent than fasting, prayer and charity?...It is putting things right between people." Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 2310
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    Our Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him

    :salam2: dear Sisters and Brothers, My good friend and Palestinian sister just sent me a link to this website that I had not heard about that has a lot of information about our Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, Masha Allah. http://www.rasoulallah.net/index_english.asp I think this is...
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