Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…

Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…

Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…

Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…

Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…

Category Archives: Islam History

Prophets In Islam

The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I first learned to drive. It was in…

Sects of Islam

An Overview of the Sects of Islam How many sects of Islam are there? Well, most people know that there are two major sects: The Sunni and Shia (also spelled Shiite). But, that’s only part of the answer. Because in actuality, there are many people who call themselves Muslim, but have varying beliefs. Disclaimer: I…

Prophet Mohammad

The Birth Of Prophet Mohammad Prophet Mohammad, may Allah be pleased with him, was a member of the Hashim clan, a branch of the Qureish tribe of Arabia. His clan had long been responsible for feeding and caring for the pilgrims visiting the Kaaba. Muhammad’s father was named Abdullah. Abdullah was a merchant and the…

Prophet Ibrahim

Proof That Prophet Ibrahim Was Muslim Did you know there’s proof that Prophet Ibrahim was Muslim? It is in the Quran, where Allah says: “And Ibrahim was not a Jew and he was not a Christian, but he was an upright Muslim and he was not an idolater.” The proof of this verse is easy…

Hadith

Several Hadith Books

What Are The Hadith? The Arabic word Hadith means “speech.” In Islam, hadiths relate to stories or narrations about Prophet Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes the hadith may be a quotation of Prophet Muhammad. Or the hadith might be a story about something that happened during his lifetime. The hadeeths…

Malcolm X

A Great American Muslim Without a doubt, Malcolm X is the most influential American-Muslim to have ever lived. His life and legacy have been an inspiration to thousands, if not millions, of people. Malcolm X represents not only a true American story, but a true Muslim American story. You may have seen Spike Lee’s movie…

Malcolm Shabazz

Malcolm X and The Nation of Islam Malcolm loved the organization and quickly advanced within the ranks. He started out as a minister of a small Nation of Islam Temple in Detroit. But his fiery and passionate speeches made him very popular. He soon became minister of the largest Nation of Islam temple in New…

Kaaba

A Prophet, A Slave, and A Baby The story of the Kaaba begins over a thousand years before the birth of Christ, when an old man, a woman, and their infant son wandered into a deserted valley near the eastern coast of Arabia. The old man was Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the woman was his Egyptian…