Islam and Media: Unpacking Representation and Reality
The media constructs our world perception. It narrates to us about people, places, and cultures. The interaction between Islam and […]
Islamic Daily Life
How to Repent in Islam: A Guide to Tawbah
The human experience is one of trial and error. We all make mistakes and fall short of our ideals. In
Dua for Forgiveness of Zina: A Clear Guide to Tawbah
Zina, or sexual intercourse outside of marriage, is a major sin in Islam. Committing such an act can leave a
Spirituality and Islam: A Clear Guide
Spirituality in Islam is a journey to know God and yourself. It is the heart of the religion, adding meaning
Islamic Meditation: A Path to Inner Peace
To begin with, Islamic meditation employs spiritual practices to achieve inner peace. These are remembrance (dhikr), contemplation (muraqabah), reflection (tafakkur),
Salat Istikhara Dua
Salat al-Istikhara is a guidance prayer of the Sunnis. The Muslims then perform two rak’ahs and a special dua. They
Fusha Arabic: A Guide to the Language of the Arab World
The official and standardized version of the Arabic language is the Fusha Arabic. It is used in books, news, and
Islamic Marriage Contract: The Foundation of Nikah in Islam
An Islamic marriage is not a sacrament. It is a civil contract. This is the Islamic marriage contract that is
What is Haram in Islam?
Islam provides a full-fledged lifestyle guide. This manual divides activities into two broad categories. One of them is Halal, which
Mahr in Islam: A Bride’s Right
Mahr is one of the main aspects of the Islamic marriage. Mahr is Islam is an obligatory present of the
