Twelve people from Yathrib pledging allegiance to the Prophet that they would worship only the One God, no others, were to constitute the first Muslim community in Yathrib before hijrah.

First Muslim Community in Madinah & the Groundwork for Hijrah

Every year millions of Muslims from around the world pour into Makkah on the lifetime spiritual
journey of Hajj. Here's a

A Brief Guide to Hajj (Poster)

Though we are not exactly alike, we are equal. How? What does equality mean? Didn’t Allah create us different? How did Islam stand against discrimination and pre-Islam false pride?

Equality: Its Meaning and Roots in Islam

What does it mean to follow God’s way? How are Islamic values and teachings implemented in everyday life? How does Islam protect the weak? How does it face injustice and prejudice?

The Straight Path and How to Follow It

Between Ramadan, the Qur’an and our hearts is a unique relationship. How can we take better advantage of Ramadan developing and nourishing this relationship, achieve the real purpose of fasting, taqwa?

Ramadan: Reshape Your Life with the Qur’an

What rights does man have in Islam? How does Islam defend and protect human rights? As far as fundamental human rights are concerned, what role does Islam has in safeguarding them?

Being Human in Islam: Their Rights and Dignity

Forgiveness, moderation, justice, and mercy are the basics of Islamic ethics which were reflected in the Prophet’s teachings and actions. Find out more.

Muhammad: The Exemplar of Coexistence and Moderation

How did the Prophet’s life in the desert fashioned him and his outlook on creation and the Creator? What did the desert, apparently devoid of life, teach him about life? How does living close to nature impact one’s faith?

Muhammad’s Relationship with Nature: Faith throughout the Mission

Equality of opportunity, mercy, justice, human rights, peaceful coexistence and respect for nature were the essence of the Prophet’s teachings he taught and conveyed again and again…

Prophet Muhammad: A Morality Message for All Time

How did the Prophet oppose all forms of racism, and accordingly lay the basis for justice and social unity? Based on Islam’s recipe, what does justice really mean?

Prophet Muhammad on the Elimination of all Forms of Racism

Because he realized the nature of the human self; its needs, defects and desires, and because he came as a mercy to mankind, the essence of true love and tolerance is exemplified in the Prophet’s life. Learn what lessons of kindness, human brotherhood can we learn from him
this is what the Prophet strove to instill in.

Prophet Muhammad: A Message of Love & Tolerance

What type of father was the Prophet? How did he treated his daughters? How were women treated and regarded at the time of the Prophet?

Prophet Muhammad: A Gentle Father and a Merciful Human

Are democracy and democratic practices something known to Islam? Is it compatible with Islamic principles? What style of leadership does Islam encourage?

Shura: The Meaning of Democracy in Islam

Fourteen hundred years ago Muhammad came and brought peace and tolerance and justice, not only to the 7th century Arabia, but to the whole world. Learn his everyday manners in dealing with people around him

Muhammad: An All-time Example of Moral Conduct

The Prophet was a living model of equity toward those who did not share his faith, establishing his relationships in the name of trust and the respect of principles. Learn how

The Prophet with Non-Muslims: Real Life Lessons

With steadfastness and forbearance, the Prophet had gathered around him a solid core of trustworthy women and men. For a clear-cut distinction between faith in one God and the polytheism of the Quraysh…

First Conversions to Islam: Lessons on Steadfastness

What trials did Prophet Abraham and his family go through? How did they come out of them? What is the difference between the Qur’anic and biblical accounts of the story?

Prophet Abraham & the Trial of Faith: Doubt & Trust

The Prophet and Fatimah were not just a father and a daughter. Their relationship was one of a kind, with utmost love, care, gentleness and respect. What kind of relationship was it and what was it like to work?

Prophet Muhammad: The Father of Fatimah

Some people think they are better because of their gender, clan, color, race, political position, age, and interestingly even religion. ...

How Did Islam Fight Racial Discrimination? (Part 1)

Why do we fast Ramadan? Why is it made obligatory on you? What is the real purpose of fasting, beyond food and water, and how do we achieve such purposes?

Why Are You Really Fasting?