Category: Educational

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Continuing with our series of fascinating Muslim inventors, let’s take a brief look at the great Al-Jazari (may Allah be pleased with him) Full name: Badi’al-Zaman Abu al’-Izz Isma’il bal-Razzaz al-Jazari Born: Birth date not known; he served the Artuq kings of Diyarbakir (now in southeast Turkey) from 1174 to 1200. Died: Not known Most influential work: ‘The Book of […]

For many coming from migrant families, you’ll have heard it before, “Whatever you do, get to America/UK,”. Once you’re there, then we’ll figure it out.” Whilst the drive and ambition can be admired by many, there’s a price for this. A hefty price. In this post, we’ll briefly look at how Muslim migrants in the last century have flirted with […]

InshaAllah, Help for Reverts will be looking at inspiring figures of the past. This week, we will take a look at the amazing contributions of Abbas Ibn Firnas (may Allah be pleased with him). Full name: Abbas Abu al-Qassim ibn Firnas ibn Wardas al-Takurini Born: Ninth-century; Andalusian descendant from a Berber family residing in Takuronna (now Ronda) Died: 887 Most […]