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Of the respondents to the questionnaire, 63 percent were married to Muslims before their conversions. Their attitudes toward Islam at the time of marriage ranged from fear of Islam to having already investigated Islam on their own. Twenty-three perce...

Of the respondents to the questionnaire, 63 percen...

We were with Jodi for two days one summer attending a friend's wedding. She and Reza had been married or two years and were studying at the University of Arkansas, about an eight-hour drive from our home. She seemed so different, yet I liked her matu...

We were with Jodi for two days one summer attendin...

For many of the women, religion was at the heart of their faith journey in their growing-up years. They were active participants in the church as teachers, pianists, soloists, and worshippers and felt deeply devoted to God and the religious aspect of...

For many of the women, religion was at the heart o...

Disillusionment, confusion, unanswered questions-these describe the early religious experience of many of the women. However, in spite of frustration, their stories show their devotion, of being in the "search mode" and looking for stability in their...

Disillusionment, confusion, unanswered questions-t...

Some of the women came from families who were determined that their daughters would be diligent in their church attendance, not only on Sundays but also during the week. The word "strict" was often used to describe the expectations of some families i...

Some of the women came from families who were dete...

This Great Lady was the only daughter of the Holy Prophet (saww) and Hazrat Khadijah. She was born in Makkah on Friday, 20th Jamdi-ul-Akhar in the 5th year after the declaration of Prophethood (615 AD). She was married to the great personality, the F...

This Great Lady was the only daughter of the Holy ...

On Friday 20th Jamadil-Aakhar 615 AD, Bibi Khadeejatul-Kubra (as), the first and most beloved wife of the Messenger of Allah (saw) gave birth to Seyyida Fatimah (as) at Mecca.This was in the 5th year of Be’thah and 8years before Hijra. Historians wri...

On Friday 20th Jamadil-Aakhar 615 AD, Bibi Khadeej...

By Abu Alial-Fadl ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Fadl at-Tabrisi Her ('a) Birth, Names And Epithets The most predominant view in the traditions transmitted by our traditionists is that Fatimah az-Zahra' was born in Makkah, on the twentieth of Jumada 'l-Akhirah,...

By Abu Alial-Fadl ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Fadl at-Tabr...

The following traditions are reported from the Holy Prophet (saww) regarding Fatima (a.s.): “Fatima is part of me, whoever annoys her, annoys me”. (Al-Bukhari) “Fatima is part of me, whoever offends her, offends me”. (Al-Tirmidhi) The love of the Hol...

The following traditions are reported from the Hol...

The short lifetime of lady Fatima (A.S.) was not enough for her real rank to be revealed through her words and deeds that were based on the invisible world; this is why she was likened to the Night of Power in its hidden implications and rank. The wo...

The short lifetime of lady Fatima (A.S.) was not e...

On the deathbed of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), Hadrat Fatimah (A.S.) put herself on her father, looked at him, and cried so much. The messenger of God pointed her to come near. Hadrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S.) approached her father. Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) w...

On the deathbed of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), Hadr...

By: Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi Fatimah is a part of me, and the light of my eyes, the fruit of my heart, and my soul… and she is Huri[7] with Human qualities.[8] In that year, which was the fifth year of his mission, the Prophet of Islam (s.w.a.) was ...

By: Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi Fatimah is a part of...

By: Dr. Hasan Najafi Ka'ba starved for Ali’s birth Your birth was a need to heal the sick earth. As your gem was to swell and your shade to rise Upon your blossoms rested the horizons of the skies. You daughter of the Prophet, a relentless power In y...

By: Dr. Hasan Najafi Ka'ba starved for Ali’s birth...

By: Dr. Yasin T. al-Jibouri Ibn al-Jawzi, namely Abul-Faraj Abdul-Rahman ibn Abul-Hassan Ali ibn Muhammad al-Qarashi (or Quraishi, of Quraish tribe) al-Taymi al-Bakri, was a Hanbali faqih who knew the Holy Qur’an by heart, an orator, historian and a ...

By: Dr. Yasin T. al-Jibouri Ibn al-Jawzi, namely A...

By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz “What Allah gave to His Prophet from them (and), you did not spur any horse for its sake (acquisition), nor any riding camel; but Allah makes His prophets prevail over whomever He wishes, and Allah has power over all things.” “...

By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz “What Allah gave to His Pro...

Lady Fatima Zahra (A) opened her eyes to the world to enjoy prophetic fatherly love and to suckle Khadija's milk, which was mixed with excellent morals and perfection. Growing in the house of revelation, gave her the chance to achieve the highest deg...

Lady Fatima Zahra (A) opened her eyes to the world...

In our era, with the creation of various industrial devices, human civilization has had many astonishing advancements. Today man's mastery over nature is not comparable to what it was anytime before. Today's human being has grasped various efficient ...

In our era, with the creation of various industria...

Also called: Mycoses If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is actually a primitive vegetable. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live ...

Also called: Mycoses If you have ever had athlete'...

Also called: Grippe, Influenza Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can ...

Also called: Grippe, Influenza Flu is a respirator...

If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go outdoors, you need to beware of ticks. Ticks are small bloodsucking parasites. Many species transmit diseases to animals and people. Some of the diseases you can get from a tick bite are Lyme disease, e...

If you spend time outdoors or have pets that go ou...

Also called: Fever blister, Oral herpes Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex. There are two types of herpes simplex virus. Type 1 usually causes oral herpes, or cold sores. Type 1 herpes virus infects more than half of th...

Also called: Fever blister, Oral herpes Cold sores...