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Assalamu Alaikoum. If you've ever spent any time at all around Muslims, you've no doubt heard those words. Although they sound a bit like mumbo jumbo to an American ear, the words actually have a beautiful meaning. "Assalamu alaikoum" is an Arabic phrase that literally means, "peace be with you.""Assalamu alaikoum" is a Muslim greeting. Muslims of all nationalities, whether they speak Arabic or not, say "Assalamu alaikoum" when they meet and again when they depart. It is a way of showing respect... Read More
Many Muslim marriages consist of an Arab or Pakistani man and a Western-born woman. Even if both parties are Muslim, they still bring completely different backgrounds to the table, and that can create a culture clash. One thing Western Muslims learn quickly is that culture and religion are often very tightly entwined for born Muslims.Household DutiesOne area that frequently exposes this culture clash is household chores. Although the Prophet (PBUH) was very actively involved in cleaning, cooking... Read More
Summer is upon us, and that brings a host of problems for the Muslim family. Just how do you enjoy the long, hot days and still maintain your conservative dress? Are you stuck inside all summer? Or, worse, must you suffer heat stroke to enjoy the sun and water? Not necessarily. Luckily, some clothing manufacturers have heeded the Muslims' cries for modest summertime wear.Summertime Dress CodeBefore we get to that, what should Muslims wear in the heat? Exactly what they should wear in any other w... Read More
We all experience anger from time to time. Maybe your spouse did something to upset you... the children are misbehaving... someone cut you off in traffic... your boss is being unreasonable. We share this world with many people of many different personalities. It is inevitable that we will feel anger or frustration from time to time. While the feelings are inevitable, angry reactions are not.In fact, the teachings of Islam are very clear on this: it is haram (forbidden) to lash out in anger. The... Read More
When I discussed halal meat, I left out one very important part: the< animal must be slaughtered in the name of Allah. Prior to the slaughter, these words should be said, "Bismillah. Allahu Akbar." This means, "In the name of Allah. Allah is the Greatest."These words are said to acknowledge the fact that Allah has given us the gift of food. Allah created the cow, goat, lamb, and chickens as food. We are given the task of taking good care of the animals, treating them humanely, and meeting the>... Read More
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