Do you know what is “Hijra?” It means to leave a place to another one. When Muslims and Prophet Muhammad migrated from “Makkah” to “Madinah”
On Ashura, 10th of Muharram, Muslims are thankful for God as He saved Prophet Moses and his followers from Pharaoh and his soldiers. Want to know how?
After I went to high school, my standards regarding everything have changed. I remember one co. from my elementary school once told me she couldn’t believe how deep I’ve changed. I met new friends, they were those plastic girls group of high school. I have no idea how I gathered with this type of girls, […]
Abraham (peace be upon him) is a key figure in history, an honored and respected prophet by many of today’s major religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity. These are all called Abrahamic religions, but did Abraham have three religions, or only one? What was Abraham’s religion? What was his creed and what did he call for? […]
People have many disagreements in this life. Disagreements in nearly all matters that you can think of. Yet, one of the facts that no one can deny is the same fact that most ignore. This makes you wonder; why do people ignore such a critical fact in our lives? And are you conscious and preparing […]
Mohamed Salah. Who is he? Mohamed Salah Ghaly or “Mo Salah”; as he’s worldwide known now; is a Muslim Egyptian professional footballer, born on 15th June 1992 in Nagrig, Basyoun, Gharbia, Egypt. He plays as a forward for the English Club Liverpool and the Egyptian National Team. He is a part of a phenomenon called “Muslim […]
What an idea! How cruel it is to realize that you don’t belong where you think you belong! How cruel it is to realize that you’ll die and be buried in a grave! How cruel it is to realize that you can simply die now, tomorrow or just two seconds away! How cruel it is […]
One day, I was in Salah Al-din citadel standing in the Islamic library to give foreigners free books about Islam. Someone came and said, “I want to ask you a question but please answer me frankly. “ I said, “Yes, sure I will do.” He said “Why are you standing here calling for your religion? […]
A widespread concept perceived by the western society is being promoted nowadays against Islam in regard of women’s rights. Such culture claims that Islam oppresses women and that they are being underestimated in comparison with men. Having this vain idea precedent in mind does not allow people to know the truth except for whoever actually […]
5 or 6 years ago, I wrote an article in some of the faculty newsletters. It was about how to overcome being worried all the time. I wrote this catchy line that I’ll never forget “… As long as it’s away from prison, death and disease; why should I worry …” The main concept for […]
I remember that scene in The Butterfly Effect movie, when the little girl used to run away to the field escaping her pedophile dad, and she kept praying, but nothing happened? We all had similar moments when we’re in urgent need of answering our prayers, and you keep asking yourself: am I doing it wrong?! […]
We usually hear this advice: look for people who see the best in you, right?! Ever had that relation with someone who never expected any good from your side no matter what you do?! Well, I did. It’s more than frustrating. It might look simple, but when you live it on a daily basis, it’s […]