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Top Hajj Documentaries Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Although the city of Mecca is closed to non-Muslim visitors, several media agencies in recent years have filmed the Hajj for a wider video audience. Witness the Islamic pilgrimage experience yourse...
Islam on the Afterlife Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Islam teaches that after we die, we will be raised up again for judgment. On the Day of Judgment, all people will either be rewarded with eternity in Heaven, or punished with eternity in Hell.
Islamic Calendar for 2011 (1432 H.) Created: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2011 (corresponding to Islamic year 1432 H.)
Don't you feel hot in all that clothing? Created: Monday, January 29, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Seeing a Muslim wearing modest clothing, especially in the scorching summer sun, prompts many people to ask this question: "Aren't you hot?!"
Ramadan Iftar (Breakfast) Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
During Ramadan, Muslims eat iftar (breakfast) in the evening.
The Ajiza’ (Sections) of the Qur’an - Index Created: Thursday, October 06, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
To ease the reading process, especially during the month of Ramadan, the Qur’an is divided into 30 sections, called a “juz” (plural: “ajiza”). Find an index of all of...
Juz' 6 of the Qur'an Created: Sunday, July 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Details and description of the sixth juz' (section) of the Qu'ran.
Juz' 7 of the Quran Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Details and description of the seventh juz' (section) of the Quran.
To Each His Own Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Daily excerpt from the Quran, the holy book of Islam, about respecting others' choices.
Charity Grows in Benefit Created: Monday, August 07, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Daily excerpt from the Quran, the holy book of Islam
Mercy and Forgiveness Created: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Daily excerpt from the Quran, the holy book of Islam, about the mercy of Allah.
Be Just Created: Monday, May 08, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Daily excerpt from the Quran, the holy book of Islam, about being just to others.
Met At Work Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Muslims share their personal stories of Islamic courtship - how they met their future husband or wife.
Learn How to Pray Created: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Learn how to perform the Islamic daily prayers using the internet and multimedia.
Islamic Birth Rites Created: Friday, May 06, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Upon the birth of a child, certain rites are common among Muslims such as reciting the call to prayer, circumcision, and breastfeeding the child.
Top Islamic Magazines and Journals Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Many print publications for Muslims can be delivered directly to your regular mailbox! Includes subscription and contact information for magazines and journals.
What do Muslims believe about insurance? Created: Thursday, April 29, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
What do Muslims believe about insurance? Is it acceptable in Islam to take out health insurance, life insurance, car insurance, etc.? Are there Islamic alternatives to conventional insurance prog...
Top Top Books About Muslim Women Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Learn more about women in the faith of Islam: their lives, struggles, rights, hopes, and realities.
Aqiqah Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
After the birth of a child, Muslim parents often host an aqiqah or welcoming celebration for the baby.
Dogs in Islam Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
According to the teachings of Islam, are dogs considered loyal companions, or unclean animals to be avoided?
Not in the Name of Islam Created: Thursday, May 13, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Online petition seeks to demonstrate once and for all that Muslims in America and throughout the Islamic world reject violence committed in the name of Islam.
American Open University Created: Friday, September 23, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 06, 2013
A profile of the American Open University, an Islamic distance-learning educational institute.
Ayat Al-Kursi Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
It is often called the most important and profound verse of the Quran: the "Throne" verse or Ayat Al-Kursi.
Juz' 30 of the Quran Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Details and description of the last or 30th juz' (section) of the Quran, which is often called Juz' Amma.
Teenager in Malaysia Created: Thursday, February 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013
Share your personal story of converting (or reverting) to Islam. How did you become a Muslim?
Islamic Marriage Created: Friday, April 24, 2009 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
In Islam, marriage is a social and legal relationship intended to strengthen and extend family relationships. Islamic marriage begins with a search for an appropriate partner, and ends with an agr...
Interfaith Marriage in Islam Created: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
Is interfaith marriage allowed in Islam? What does Islam say about a Muslim marrying a Christian or Jewish person, or a person of another faith?
Courtship and Dating in Islam Created: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
What is the process of courtship and dating in Islam? How do Muslims find marriage partners?
Online Muslim Matrimonials Created: Thursday, June 12, 2008 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
In modern times, Muslims are increasingly turning to the Internet to search for a potential spouse. Consider the advantages and disadvantages, protect yourself, and check this list of online matrim...
Convert or Revert to Islam? Created: Thursday, February 11, 2010 Updated: Friday, February 01, 2013
Many Muslims prefer to say that they have reverted to Islam, rather than converted to Islam. What is the difference between these terms, and why do some Muslims insist on saying that they reverted...
Family Planning in Islam Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
How do Muslims engage in family planning? Is it allowed in Islam to use contraception, seek fertility treatment, etc.?
What Does Islam Say About Gender Selection? Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
What does Islam say about gender selection, using reproductive technologies to select either a male or female child?

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