As a new Muslim, you’d probably relate manipulation solely to Lucifer, Satan, Iblees and so on. But many have taken on the human form and actions of the chief deceiver. Reverts to Islam can often find themselves in the firing line of such individuals. In this short post, we’ll cover how religious manipulation can take shape. Entering into Islam can […]
“My name is Robyn, and my Muslim name is Rubeena. My journey began a couple of years ago. My partner is a born Muslim and would always talk about Islam, but I was an atheist and didn’t really bother about the religion. I slowly started to get interested the more I learnt about Islam. Where I live in the UK, […]
As Muslims, we’re naturally happy with people embracing Islam and reverting to the religion. For those on social media, you’ll have seen videos of reverts taking their testimony of faith. But who is encouraging them to take these steps? Concerningly, a growing number of females are accepting Islam via their male friend – aka boyfriend. What’s even more concerning is […]
Recently, Help for Reverts passed the 500 revert sign-up mark – Alhamdulillah. An incredibly momentous milestone considering the organisation was set up just over two years ago with little to no funding. Since then, Help for Reverts has grown from a simple mentoring service to a host of offerings for new Muslims to Islam. But is this enough? Arguably, no. […]
The obvious culprits would be those that regularly express Islamophobia. This involves right-wing fascists, ex-Muslims who are simply looking to cash in on their new found belief, and many others. We know these misguided individuals are around, and have been for centuries. Although, the denial of Islamophobia has emerged rapidly amongst those that are Muslims. When pressed about attacks on […]
As June is considered to be Pride Month, it’s the time of year to discover a plethora of statements, values and beliefs shared via various mediums regarding LGBTQ sentiments. For Muslims looking for a response to some of the ideas stemming from the LGBTQ community, here’s a short guide to help you deal with some challenging questions and statements… ‘Love […]
“What’s the point of reading the Quran in Arabic if I can’t understand the language?” is a question that many ask whether they are reverts or raised Muslims. A good question that requires a thorough explanation… As the words of the holy Qur’an was revealed to our beloved prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through angel Jibreel (AS) in the Arabic language, the […]
Full name: Abu Yusuf Yaqub ibn Ishaq al-Sabbah al-Kindi Born: About 801 in Kufa, Iraq Died: 873 Most influential work: Wrote more than 361 works on a variety of subjects including ‘The Book of the Chemistry of Perfume and Distillations’ Al-Kindi was an encyclopaedic man, working as a physician, mathematician, geometer, chemist, logician and astronomer. A son of the governor […]
