At the age of 13 I was surrounded by Islam and Muslims. Muslims are the most amazing people I have ever met. My love for Islam stemmed actually from hearing the beautiful sounds of the words of the Qur'an. The language of the Qur'an filled my heart and it never left me since the age of 13. Watch this video to see how Jessica Rand converted to Islam.
Spend some time reflecting on the Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension—Israa' and Mi`raj—which are remembered on 27 Rajab. Imagine yourself accompanying him on that miraculous journey.
I was born in London, specifically East London to a non strict Buddhist family. My mum is a Buddhist whilst my two big brothers are atheists but follow that religion because of my mother.
I once knew an atheist who claimed he had never believed in God's existence. In his view, believers were supposed to be people of weak character who felt the necessity to find a crutch for their inability and laziness, so they attended church.
Summer is a time to feel a bit free and to have a chance to do all the things you didn't have time to do during the year. For many people it is a time for sea, sun, and surf, or for bushwhacking, mountain climbing, canoeing, or hiking. But as a new Muslim woman what can you do in the summer?
This interesting video reveals the reasons behind Cat Steven's disappearance from stardom and his spiritual journey towards faith and Islam. It shows how and why Islam appealed to and inspired Cat and made him rethink life.
Loon was part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy records, where he released his self-titled debut album. In 2004, He left Bad Boy to start his own label, Boss Up Entertainment. He started his music career as a member of Mase's rap collective Harlem World (group). He converted to Islam while on a tour in Dubai in December 2008, and changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith. Watch this video about Loon's conversion.