By Samuel Gonzalez Introduction “Allahu Akbar!” “La ilaha illa Allah!” “Mashallah!” These are but a few Arabic words that have been on the rise in the Western hemisphere. For Muslims, these are basic terms that are built on the foundations of Islam – we recite...
By Samuel Gonzalez Introduction In contemporary debates dealing with the subject of religion and violence, it is especially imperative for the followers of the three major faiths – Islam, Judaism, and Christianity – to know their Holy Scriptures. The Noble...
By Sancheet Hoque It is common knowledge that life is temporary and the biggest sign is the death we see in our lifetime. It is a reminder that Allah sends to humans for them to realize that one day their time will come as well. Every soul will taste death...
By Sancheet Hoque What is death? Simply one can say it is when life ceases to exist, but that definition is not satisfactory for many. Most people want to know how does it feel to be dead. Is it an experience similar to life, but with its own conditions? There is no...
By Samuel Gonzalez Introduction Unlike many other faiths, Islam actually encourages the active study of its own liturgical language. In fact, in order to perform the most basic ritual of salah, it is necessary to at least have memorized a few portions of the Noble...
By Sancheet Hoque Having patience changes the quality of life one has. Most people, even impatient ones, would say it is a positive quality that one can obtain. So what is patience exactly? It is being able to stay calm and collected in times in which there is a...
