Prophet Muhammad warned his Companions against harming or upsetting neighbors. In a hadith reported by Imam Ahmad that is as true today as it was 1400 years ago, the Prophet was asked about a certain woman who prayed and fasted more than was obligatory upon her, and gave generously in charity, but unfortunately, she did not refrain from speaking harshly to her neighbors...

Consideration for Neighbors

Sheikh Yusuf Estes talks about the relationship between boys and girls in Islam.

Relationship Between Boys and Girls

How do you progress getting to know a sister and you are not sure you want to propose to her? What should I know about my future wife? What about hanging out? How do you reconcile beauty and deen (way of life)?
Watch this Show to know more about marriage issues.

Q & A Session on Marriage

Are you of those who count? Are you an active member of your community? How should you contribute to the rebuilding of the Muslim Ummah?

To know the answer to these questions, watch this episode of Productive Muslim on Everyone Counts.

Everyone Counts

How could a new Muslim go through New Year festivities and rise to the occasion? How could they infuse their new Muslim identity into such festivities? Here is a new Muslim’s experience …

New Reverts’ Christmas Dilemma

An explanation of hadith no. 36 from An-Nawawi's Forty Hadith. The hadith highlights several praiseworthy characteristics that a believer should inculcate.

Examples of Righteousness

How to deal with despair and suicidal thoughts, why one should never despair of the mercy of Allah and how we can support each other to prevent suicide.

Suicide and Despair in Islam

Why are mosques established in Islam? What roles do they play? Beside prayer, what other roles do the mosque play? What needs do mosques fulfill for the Muslim?

Mosques in Islam: Purpose and Role

Is it obligatory for a new Muslim to say their declaration of faith in Arabic? Is it a norm or an Islamic law? What is truly compelling about the declaration and the moment it is said? What should it tell about the newly guided person?

The Declaration of Faith: Between Text and Meaning

Islam’s code of modesty extends to all aspects of one’s life, including attire. b, the head-covering worn by Muslim women, is an outer manifestation of an inner commitment to worship God. But why actually do Muslim women cover their heads?
This brochure explores the different dimensions hijab brings to the lives of women and the responsibility men and women share in upholding modesty in society. Along the way, it debunks common stereotypes and celebrates the voices of women who practice hijab with pride!
One of the questions often asked by people is, “Why do Muslim women cover their heads?” The answer lies in understanding the essence of one’s existence as explained in Islam.

Why Do Muslim Women Cover Their Heads?

Hijrah to Madinah, no doubt, kindled the light of hope in the hearts of the early Muslims who set a shining example for all Muslims, in every generation, to emulate.

The Hijrah: History and Living Lessons

It was when Prophet Muhammad began calling people to Islam after the revelation came to Him. He climbed As-Safa mount and called out people and they gathered around him.

Hijrah: Migration for Peace

Tawakkul (putting your trust in God) along with observing worldly material means is the components of success. See how the Prophet applied them throughout Hijrah journey.

Hijrah: Perfect Planning and Reliance on Allah

What is social system in Islam based on? What does the Islamic ideological society look like? How does Islam see people’s differences in race, color, language and nationality?

The Social System in Islam: Foundations and Practices

This article discusses the meaning of Udhiyah, its legal ruling, the prerequisites, the time for offering it and how it can be distributed.

The Fiqh of Udhiyah (The Sacrificial Animal)

I want to learn Arabic. As a beginner, what should I do? How should I proceed, and from where? What Arabic books in Arabic on what topics, would you recommend?

New Muslims: Where and How to Learn Arabic?

Because the Prophet’s intervention women were treated as equals, given rights. Learn how the Prophet’s significant contribution to women’s rights inspired Shaista Aziz, a writer and journalist,...

Prophet Muhammad: The Emancipator of Women’s Rights

You can choose either to be a product of a society that makes women second-class citizens by dictating you must cover your hair or be yourself; a Muslim who follows her religion, embrace her identity.

That’s Why I Wear the Hijab

In Islam, the right of privacy for every individual is highly respected. Prying into people’s private affairs and spying on their secrets are not permitted.

Islam and the Right of Privacy

The article discusses the most common reasons why people may commit suicide or harbor thoughts of suicide so that we can better address the issue.

The Six Reasons People Attempt Suicide