New Muslims

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…

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 9

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Of the supplications and prayers that were said in the Qur’an by the prophets and messengers of Allah is this deep one that expresses hopes

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 8

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Focusing on ourselves, our security, needs in our prayer to Allah, doesn’t mean we forget about others while we turn to Him, asking our needs from Him.

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 7

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On our way to feel the closeness to God, it is essential to reveal to God what we really are as He is the only One Who knows what is concealed in our hearts and minds.

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 6

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It’s critically important to come back to ourselves and to God acknowledging the fact that we have been unjust and unfair to ourselves and seek help and mercy from God, ask Him to forgive us.

Special Du`aa’ Not to Miss in Ramadan

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Supplication and du`aa’ in Ramadan is an act of Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Here are some authentic supplications related to the Holy Month…

How to Perform the Witr Prayer

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What is Witr Prayer? How did the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed it? What does distinguish it from Maghrib prayer?

Is Qunut Obligatory in Witr Prayer?

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What is Qunut? How should you make du`aa’ in Witr Prayer?

The Night Prayer

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What is the recommended time of the Night Prayer? What are the etiquettes of the Night Prayer? What is the Prophet’s guidance in performing it?

Is Tarawih Mandatory on Women?

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What is the ruling of performing Tarawih Prayer at the Masjid? How did the Prophet’s wives perform Tarawih prayer?

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 5

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Those who believe in Allah ask Him to help them remain on His true path with deep unshakable faith in Him. So, what should we ask God to help us remain mindful of Him, be always on His true path?

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 4

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Are you one of those who ask God only when facing hardships and weaknesses, those who ask God to give them more and more in this life, forgetting about the hereafter?

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 3

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What did the prophets and messengers of God say in their du`aa’, what did they ask Allah?Learn here one of Prophet Abraham’s (peace be upon him) supplications….

Plan Your Schedule in Ramadan

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How can we make productivity and achievement attainable over Ramadan without leaving anything behind? How can we practically and possibly get our plans done?

Ramadan Daily: Extra Good Deeds

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As it’s time to knock earnestly on the doors of God’s mercy, get closer and closer to Him. How can we increase good deeds and acts of worship through the 30 days of fasting as

Ramadan Checklist: Get on the Right Track

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How could we make use of the Holy Month to transform our whole life, be better individuals, get closer to God, etc? What exactly should we do, focus on? How to ascend gradually in our worship over the whole month?

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 2

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It’s the second day of our fasting, and in efforts to get closer to God every day, what supplication should we learn today?

Ramadan: Unsealing Hearts

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How do you feel about the arrival of Ramadan? What does the Holy Month mean to you? What impact is it supposed to have on you and your life? Share your thoughts and feelings about the precious guest with us and with others….

Ramadan’s Chronicles: Day 1

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Here we are on the first day of Ramadan with a new life, a new beginning and a new breath. And as we dedicate our time during the Holy Month to get closer to Allah through prayers, reading the Qur’an, supplication

Ramadan’s Chronicles: One Supplication a Day

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What kinds of supplications are there, and what should we say in our prayer in Ramadan? What if I don’t speak Arabic? Can we supplicate to God, get in touch with Him in other languages? Dr. Tariq Ramadan will guide us through this.