Muslim Religion

After September 11, Ranya Idliby, an American Muslim of Palestinian descent, faced constant questions about Islam, God, and death from her children, the only Muslims in their classrooms. Inspired by a story about Muhammad, Ranya reached out to two other mothers to write an interfaith children's book that would highlight the connections between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

In Onward Muslim Soldiers, the author of Islam Unveiled reveals why the threat of violent jihad is growing daily, despite America's recent victory in Iraq. Spencer uncovers the cause of global violence as he goes straight to Muslim sources.

"Mom, I have something I need to tell you...." They didn't talk. Not for 10 years. Not about faith anyway. Instead a mother and daughter tiptoed with pain around the deepest gulf in their lives - the daughter's choice to leave the church, convert to Islam, and become a practicing Muslim.

This lecture by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Mahmood Ahmad (ra) explores the essential principles of Tauheed, also known as the Unity of God, emphasizing its relation to humanity’s universality and the significance of upholding the core tenets of the Holy Quran. The speaker highlights the importance of emulating Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) exemplary conduct in facilitating peace, regardless of religious affiliations.

At a time when violent images of the Muslim world dominate our headlines, Western audiences are growing increasingly interested in a different picture of Islam, specifically the idea of Muslim nonviolence, and what it could mean for the world. But is nonviolence compatible with the teachings of Islam? Is it practical to suggest that Muslim societies must adopt nonviolence to thrive in today’s world? Where is the Muslim equivalent of a Mohandas K. Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr.?

The American dream is alive and well in this memoir of a Muslim immigrant from India who arrived planning to start a business, working so hard toward his personal goals that he even pumped gas and sold vacuum cleaners door to door. Victor Begg successfully built a thriving, regional chain of furniture stores. Along the way, he discovered that America’s greatest promise lies in building healthy communities with our neighbors.

The audiobook is recommended for any Muslim wanting to refresh their understanding of Islam. A basic and comprehensive breakdown of what is expected from a Muslim; whether you are trying to keep tabs on your Islamic obligations or a new revert wanting to know where to start. This audiobook aims to provide you with the motivation and Islamic knowledge to tackle each element step by step leading you to become a better Muslim in your everyday life.

In Allah’s sight, there is no distinction between men and women: Both have the same rights and duties, both are equally rewarded or punished according to their deeds, and both are equally valued as Allah’s creations. However, throughout history, there have been negative social constructs that do not honor women’s rights. Such stereotypes created around women stand in direct opposition to the teachings of Allah and His Messengers (peace be upon them). This book is for listeners to grasp Allah’s teachings about the main roles of Muslim women in society.

This is a translation of a speech delivered by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih II (ra) in 1952 on the 12th annual ijtema of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya.

A translation of a speech delivered by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih II (ra) at the 9th annual conference of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya.

Jang-e-Muqaddas (The Holy War) documents the daily debate proceedings held between Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, and Deputy Abdullah Atham, an Indian convert to Christianity. The event’s origins date to 1893, when a prominent Christian missionary, Dr. Henry Martyn Clark, penned an open letter challenging the Muslims of Jandiala to a decisive debate—which he named The Holy War—declaring that if Muslims shy away from this contest or suffer a crushing defeat, they would forfeit their right to confront the scholars of Christianity, or to boast of Islam’s truth.

Refutation of the Divinity of Christ (Ibtal Uluhiyyat-e-Masih) was originally penned in Urdu by Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Noor-ud-Deen, Khalifatul-Masih I (ra). The book was written at a time when highly charged religious polemics dominated the atmosphere throughout British India. Christian missionaries engaged in aggressive campaigns to proselytize the Muslim masses and boasted of considerable success.

A Gift for Baghdad is the English translation of Tuhfa-e-Baghdad, which was written in Arabic by the Promised Messiah (as) in 1893. It is a reply to an announcement and letter written in Arabic by As-Sayyid ‘Abdur Razzaq al-Qadiri of Baghdad (residing in Hyderabad, India at the time) maligning the Promised Messiah (as) and accusing him of disbelief (God forbid). In A Gift for Baghdad, the Promised Messiah (as) dispels the misunderstandings and misconceptions held by al-Qadiri and advises him not to hastily accept the allegations of the ulama without proper and thorough investigation.

Ein farbiges Historienpanorama - leidenschaftlich erzählt, voller Dramatik und Kraft. Andalusien, 1568. Nach Jahren der Unterdrückung erheben sich die spanischen Muslime gegen ihre christlichen Peiniger. Unter den Aufständischen ist auch der junge Maure Hernando, der sein Volk und seine Kultur vor dem Untergang retten will. Doch die Revolte wird bald zum blutigen Glaubenskrieg, und angesichts der von beiden Seiten begangenen Grausamkeiten wächst in Hernando das Bedürfnis nach Frieden und Aussöhnung der Religionen – ein Ziel, dem er fortan sein Leben widmet.

Since Mike was a child, his life was full of questions and confusion. Where was his dad? Why did he have two moms? Where was God in all of it? Throughout the fun, sad, frustrating, and uplifting experiences that weave together the story of Mike's life from his earliest childhood through marriage and having children of his own, he discovers his faith and learns that understanding begins with love.

God made the wearing of the Hijab scarf an obligation and instructed Muslim women to wear the head covering in the Holy Quran. So, wearing it is an act of righteousness and an act of obedience to Allah (God). A Muslim woman wears the Hijab to gain the pleasure of her master. It is the core teaching of Islam that whatever God instructs one to do; it is always best for them to follow the instruction - whether one may understand the logic behind it or not.

A group of travelers visit a beautiful landscape and rejoice in seeing the natural beauty of the mountains. Some get busy capturing the best view in their camera, others checking the scenic viewpoints off their list. One person, however, is looking at the picturesque mountains and admiring the creative power of Allah.

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908), the holy founder of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, born in Qadian, a village in rural Punjab, India, was the Divinely appointed Reformer of the latter days and the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. He was sent by God in fulfilment of the prophecies contained in the Holy Bible, the Holy Quran and Hadith, with the express task of rediscovering Islam in its pristine purity and beauty, and bringing mankind back to the Creator.

The Revealed Sermon is an Arabic sermon delivered by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah (as), on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. On that very morning of 11 April 1900, he had received the Divine revelation, ‘Today you will deliver the speech in Arabic; you have been endowed with this ability.’ Accordingly, he stood up before a live audience of approximately 200 people and began to deliver the sermon ad lib.

US-born Protestant evangelicalism has gone global to an extent of which many of us might be unaware. This book tells the story of Americans’ colossal mobilization to proclaim Christianity “to the ends of the Earth,” a movement that triumphed in the Global South, challenged the Vatican, then turned east in full force after 9/11 to spread the Gospel among Muslims. When the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq set off a wave of anti-American attacks and made the field too dangerous for US missionaries, thousands of disciples, particularly from Latin America, were mobilized to finish the task.