The Qur’an: From the Preserved Tablet to Humankind

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When Prophet Muhammad was around forty years of age he started to spend time in deep reflection. The love of seclusion was bestowed upon him via vivid good dreams. He would go to the cave known as Hira’ to worship the One God and contemplate life and the universe. One night during Ramadan, Angel Gabriel came to him…

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Mosques and Meeting the Needs of New Muslims

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How could the mosque responsibly contribute to the socio-cultural and emotional needs of new Muslims? In Islam the mosque is much bigger than the building and rituals…

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From the Prophecies of the Qur’an

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Adding to its all unique characters, many distinct prophecies foretold in the Qur’an were already fulfilled, what clearly demonstrates the divine nature of the Book of God…

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Changing the Name of a New Muslim: Custom or Religious?

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As a new Muslim, is there a problem with keeping my original name? Do I have to change my name, and why? Does keeping it make me less Muslim? What’s the Islamic stand on that? Imam John (Yahya) Ederer tells his own story on this issue…

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From Sea of Violence to the Safety of Islam

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‘So that was my upbringing; violence, crimes, drugs, etc…’ Where did Nick find the relief? How did he find his way to Islam? How his life was turned upside down? How does he see life and live for now?

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All About Ramadan (1434/2013)

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Ramadan is the month in which Muslims observe the obligatory fast which has been prescribed by God on those who believe in Him as it was prescribed on previous nations. In this Special Folder, we will focus on fasting and its related issues.

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