Importance of Women In Islam: Rights and Status
Because of many myths and misapprehensions, our society and particularly non-Muslims think that Islam is a conservative religion and does not support women’s rights and empowerment. Today, I am here to deny those misconceptions and to share true insights from Islamic teachings about how Allah has honored women with a significant and respectable status. I […]
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The History of Islam
Islam is an Abrahamic-monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah (l. 570-632 CE, after whose name Muslims traditionally add “peace be upon him” or, in writing, PBUH). Alongside Christianity and Judaism, it is a continuation of the teachings of Abraham (featured in both Jewish and Christian scriptures, considered a prophet in […]
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The Story of Zamzam Water
The original story of the Zamzam well is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and is mentioned in the Quran. According to Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 124, Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) was commanded by Allah to leave his wife Hajar (Hagar) and their infant son Ismail (Ishmael) in the desert of Makkah. “And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said, […]
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