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Understanding Madhhabs: A Beginner's Guide and FAQ by Umm Nabeel
The issue of the schools of Islamic law, called madhhabs or mathhabs,
is often a subject of great confusion for new Muslims when it doesn't have to
be. Some contemporary Islamic movements have tried to make the issue into a
confusing one causing division between Muslims. However, it is actually a very
simple issue.
Damascus Breeze by Asra Bukhari
Recollections of a student of knowledge on the beauty of Damascus and the
scholars and Muslims she encountered, including our beloved Sheikh 'Abd ar Rahman
ash Shaghouri
Speaking Out of Turn by Umm Zaid
Guarding our tongues -- and protecting our afterlife.
Don't fall into the mistake of thinking practicing Muslims are immune from
committing terrible sins.
Make Way for the Women: Making Your Masjid Woman-Friendly by Umm Zaid
I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but the
"we don't have room for you" excuse is getting old.
The Twin Halves of Men
by
Umm Zaid
A guide to
establishing a woman-friendly community.
Your Guide to Building a Quality Website for Your Islamic Center by Umm Zaid
Secret War: Protecting
Yourself, Your Family, & Your Community from Missionaries
Recognizing
and effectively dealing with deceptive missionary tactics aimed at Muslims,
especially the new methods of "contextualization."
Scammed! by Umm
Zaid
How to recognize and protect yourself from scams aimed at exploiting
Muslim women
Living
& Studying in Jordan: A Resource Guide
by Umm
Zaid
Everything you ever needed to know about moving to Jordan.
A Western Muslim's Guide to Hijrah by Umm Zaid
What you should think on and know about before making hijrah to the Muslim lands
Ramadan
Fun Time: Ideas for Kids, Friends, and Family by
Umm Zaid
Ideas for activities, crafts, and get-togethers
Ramadan for Women: Making it Special, Making it Spiritual
by Umm Zaid
Breaking away from the routine of elaborate dinners and
depression and finding proactive ways to make your Ramadan a
time of spiritual growth
Unveiled
Frustrations: Notes to Non Muslims from a Muslim Woman
by Umm Zaid
If I were given the opportunity
as a Muslim woman to speak to all of the pundits, experts,
politicians, and journalists out there, I would have one simple message: Get real and back off.
Why I'm
Not a Progressive Muslim, or, A Traditionalist's Manifesto?
by Umm Zaid
As
a woman in hijab, and someone who was rediscovering "Traditional
Islam" thanks to Mas'ud Khan's website and the works of Sh. Abd al Hakim Murad, Sh.
Hamza Yusuf, Sh. Nuh Keller, and others, I began to wonder if perhaps
"Progressive Islam" wasn't for me.
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