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Huda's Islam Blog March 2005 Archive

By Huda, About.com Guide to Islam since 1998

Read the Qur'an Online

Wednesday March 30, 2005
The internet is a great tool for Islamic learning -- one can read the Qur'an, listen to its recitation, go through exegesis (tafseer) to learn more detail, and use programs ... Read More

Medical Ethics in Islam

Monday March 21, 2005
What would you do, if faced with a difficult decision about life, death, and medical ethics? For guidance on such matters, Muslims turn first to the Qur'an. Allah gives ... Read More

Top Books About Women in Islam

Sunday March 20, 2005
During Women's History Month, learn directly from Muslim women themselves about their lives and struggles. Browse this collection of books about women in Islam, written by female Muslim authors.

Muslim American TV Channel Meets with Early Success

Sunday March 13, 2005
An English-language cable television channel for Muslim Americans launched in late 2004 has met with early success and has plans to spread to major metropolitan areas in the United States, ... Read More

Muslim Women in History

Tuesday March 8, 2005
Despite the stereotypes, Muslim women have always played a vital role in the Muslim community, and not only in traditional roles. Early Muslim women served the community through scholarship, ... Read More

What is a Fatwa?

Tuesday March 8, 2005
A fatwa is an Islamic religious ruling, a scholarly opinion on a matter of Islamic law. Learn more about who is authorized to give one, and whether Muslims are ... Read More

Sources of Islamic Law

Wednesday March 2, 2005
Overview of the four main sources of Islamic law: the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Ijma', and Qiyas.
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