sincerity

SUMMARY: The leadership of Warith Deen Mohammed prompted a historical mass conversion of African Americans to Islam, in an ongoing journey of guidance, self-discovery, and community assertiveness.

A Conversion Heard Across a “Party Line”

SUMMARY: A reflection on Allah's Beautiful Names Al-Salaam, the Source of Serenity, and Al-Lateef, the Most Gentle and Subtly Kind.

SUMMARY: How Muslims must get close in Ramadan to Allah.

Ramadan is a command. We are commanded by Allah, and we are commanded by the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah give him peace and blessings.

SUMMARY: A reflection on the belief and security given in Allah's Names Al-Mumin, the Giver of Security, and Al-Walee, the Protecting Friend.

Munir first noticed it during a dhuhr prayer at work. His hands trembled slightly as he raised them for takbir, a faint dizziness washing over him like heat rising from asphalt. He brushed it off, too much coffee, not enough breakfast.

SUMMARY: The month of Ramadan gives us an opportunity to repent to Allah and recognize His Names Al-Ghafoor, the All-Forgiving, and Al-Afou, the Pardoner.

SUMMARY: Reflecting on Allah's Most Oft-Repeated Names, Al-Rahman (the Lord of Mercy) and Al-Raheem (the Most Merciful)