Khadijah bint Khuwaylid is the daughter of Quraysh leader Khuwaylid ibn Asad. And her mother is Fathima bint Zaidah. Khadijah is the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Khadijah was older than Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was about twenty five years old at the time of their marriage. And Khadijah…
Origins of Ramadan In order to understand how Ramadan became a significant part of Islam, we will trace back to the year 610 A.D. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) meditated in the cave of Hira near Mecca and received the first revelations of the Qur’an from angel Jibril. The angel stated that these words came directly from…
The Founder of Monotheism Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is admired as the ancestor of many esteemed prophets, who are highly regarded in the major revealed religions. Among these prophets are Suliman, Musa, Dawud, Yahya, Isa, and Muhammad, Peace be upon them all. All of them trace their lineage back to Ibrahim (pbuh). The Birth…
Who was Nuh? Nuh (peace be upon him), a prophet sent by God is honored in the Quran with an entire surah dedicated to him (surah Nuh). The Almighty has praised Nuh (pbuh) as a “Grateful Servant of Allah” and a “True Messenger of Allah”. Period of Idolatry In this period of time, the people…
Creation of Adam Adam was formed by Allah using clay, as He molded him with His divine hands and gave him life. This act of creation highlights Adam’s special position as the first human being, endowed with exceptional knowledge and intellect that set him apart from all other creatures. Life in Heaven Adam was placed…
Backstory I was born into a Muslim family, but it wasn’t until later in my adulthood that I discovered Islam. Growing up, my household was nontraditional, and my parents were open-minded. While my mother and aunts always dressed modestly, they never wore a headscarf and never forced any beliefs on me or my sister. My…
The All Forgiving Even if you commit a sin over and over and over. Ask your Lord for forgiveness, “He forgives all sins.” (39:53) “Every son of Adam sins, and the best of the sinners are the repentant.” (Sahih Hadith) “After you’ve sinned you are given hours to repent before it’s written down.” “He wipes…
In Times of Despair “Your Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven to listen to your prayer.” (al-Bukhaari) “Whisper to the grounds, and He will hear you in the heavens.” “A dua (prayer) is never rejected, it is either delayed or replaced with something better.” “And your Lord is going to give you and…
Love and Mercy “Don’t lose hope in God’s mercy, for He certainly forgives all sins.” (59:55) “Be merciful to others and you will receive mercy. Forgive others and God will forgive you.” (Source: al-Adab al-Mufrad lil-Bukhārī 380) “He has put love and mercy between your hearts.” (30:21) “When you make dua (prayer) for someone, the…
Islam highlights the importance of maintaining a moderate and balanced life in matters of faith, religious rituals, and societal obligations. The Quran emphasizes that Allah intends ease for believers and does not desire to burden them with hardship (Q 2:185). Many individuals claim that Islam is difficult and that everything is restricted within the religion….
