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So many people see a Muslim woman dressed in head to toe and think, "Oppressed! He's forcing her to dress like that." "He" refers, of course, to her dictator of a husband. After all, no woman would shun mini skirts, tank tops, and shorts of her own free will. No thinking woman would wear long sleeves and pants in the heat of summer. If a woman is dressed like that she is obviously either brainwashed or beaten. Right?Wrong. I am an American, born and raised in a free country. Growing up, I was en... Read More

Names help us form our identities and our personalities. A name is the first label we will ever have, the first to describe who we are. A Muslim name must do more than just sound nice; it has to have a beautiful meaning, as well. In fact, the Prophet (PBUH) would often instruct his followers to change their names to names more fitting believers.Should New Muslims Change Their Names?While it is not a requirement for new Muslims to change their names, many choose to do so. Some change their name b... Read More

Many years ago, I spent time teaching my best friend about Islam. She enjoyed the lessons, but never became Muslim. Her reason? She said, "Islam makes sense, but there are too many rules." Since then, I've heard that same statement repeated several times by other people.The truth is, Islam does have a lot of rules. As Muslims, we don't think of them as rules, though. We think of them as instructions for how to live an Islamic life. We think of them as steps we must take to make Allah (God) happy... Read More

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