The purpose of the Qur’an
To Believe In One True God “And your god is One God. There is no god but He, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.”Qur’an 2:163 The most important topic mentioned throughout the Qur’an is the belief in the One, True God. God informs us that He has no partner, no son, no equal, and that […]
What is the Qur’an
What Is The Qur’an? The Qur’an is the literal word of God, The Almighty (Allah in Arabic), revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. “The revelation of The Book is from Allah, the Mighty, the Wise.”Qur’an 39:1 Guidance To Mankind The Qur’an is “a guidance for mankind… and the distinction […]
Women’s Rights In Islam
Respected. Honored. Cherished. Introduction Women in Islam are thought to be subjugated, degraded, oppressed – but are they really? Are millions of Muslims simply that oppressive or are these misconceptions fabricated by a biased media? “And for women are rights over men, similar to those of men over women.” Qur’an 2:228 Over fourteen hundred years […]
The Five Pillars of Islam
The foundation of a Muslim’s life.
How to become a Muslim in the UAE?
Have you ever considered becoming a Muslim after moving to UAE?You are not sure what are the steps to take towards making this decision a reality? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Indeed, many people like you from all backgrounds and nationalities find themselves drawn to Islam after experiencing life in UAE. Due to this increasing […]
Understanding Islam : The official religion of UAE
The official religion of the UAE is Islam and it arrived in the UAE after the opening of Mecca. Envoys from Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) arrived in the UAE in A.D. 630 and introduced Islam. Thus, a new era began in the region during the emergence of Islam. Amr bin al’As visited Oman and Sohar and […]
15 Arabic phrases to help you get by in the UAE
Arabic is the official language of the UAE, however English is widely used and you might barely find the need to use Arabic. In case you end up in a situation where the need arises,here are some common UAE dialect phrases that will help you get by: Hi: Hala Peace be to you: Assalamu Alaikom Good […]
Selected Quotes of Shaykh Zayed (May Allah have mercy on him)
A global leader and change-maker, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was a world-renowned humanitarian and conservationist who advocated respect, sustainability, education and female empowerment. Born in 1918 in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed travelled extensively throughout the country as a young man, gaining a deep understanding of the land and its people. Among his many […]
Importance of seeking Knowledge as a New Muslim
Islam is the religion of knowledge. In Islam, knowledge comes before action; there can be no action without knowledge, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “So know (O Muhammad) that Laa ilaaha ill-Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh), and ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) […]
Lessons from the Life of Prophet Abraham for every New Muslim
The story of Abraham is one which is repeated around 69 times in the Quran. He is the only person other than the Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) who has been presented to us as an example to follow in the Quran. There are many lessons […]