http://islam.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-01T14:00:50Z Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/09/muslims-and-the-u-s-elections.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/9/p/4/islamusa.jpg" alt="Muslim Man Holding American Flag at Peace Rally" /></p> <p>As the Republicans narrow down their candidates, many <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://muslimrepublicans.net/">Muslim Republicans</a> feel sidelined by their party.&#160; To many, it seems that rather than courting the Muslim vote, candidates strive to marginalize them through tough talk about home-grown Muslim extremists, and by debating whether Muslims would even be allowed to serve in their Administration.&#160; Meanwhile, many Muslims who voted for Obama feel disappointed by unkept promises.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/09/muslims-and-the-u-s-elections.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/09/muslims-and-the-u-s-elections.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:46:03 +0000 2012-02-09T05:46:03Z http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/01/the-prophet-muhammad-peace-be-upon-him.htm <p>In the Islamic calendar, the 12th day of Rabia 'Awal (Saturday) marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muslims do not universally recognize this day, called <em><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/otherdays/a/milad.htm">Milad An-Nabi</a></em> in Arabic,&#160;as a special observance. Nevertheless, many do take the time to remember the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/01/the-prophet-muhammad-peace-be-upon-him.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2012/02/01/the-prophet-muhammad-peace-be-upon-him.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000 2012-02-01T14:00:50Z http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/31/battle-of-uhud.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/3/Y/6/MountUhud1.jpg" alt="null" /><!--/gc--></p> <p>During a recent visit to Madinah, I was humbled to stand at the battle site of Uhud. For many Muslims, the battle was considered a horrible defeat, yet the lessons learned and the ultimate victory of the struggling Muslim community is an inspiration.&#160; At the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/history/ss/Battle-Of-Uhud.htm">Battle of Uhud</a> in the third year after Hijrah (625 A.D.), an invading army from Makkah attacked the Muslims of Madinah. It initially&#160;looked like the small group of defenders would win the battle. But at a key moment, some fighters disobeyed orders and left their posts out of greed and pride, ultimately causing the Muslim community to endure horrible losses. While the Makkans were&#160;victorious in that particular battle, they were unsuccessful&#160;in their ultimate goal of wiping out the&#160;Muslims once and for all.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/31/battle-of-uhud.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/31/battle-of-uhud.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:33:08 +0000 2012-01-31T22:33:08Z http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/19/nominations-are-open-2012-about-com-islam-readers-choice-awards.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/3/X/6/ReadersChoice2012.png" alt="null" /></p> <p>Nominations have just opened for the <strong>2012 About.com Islam Readers' Choice Awards</strong>! On the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/familycommunity/tp/2012-About-Com-Islam-Readers-Choice-Awards.htm">category page</a>, you will find links to nomination forms in five categories:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/u/ntn/quranrecitation/Best-Quran-Reciter/form.htm">Favorite Quran Reciter</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/u/ntn/multimedia/Best-Islamic-Apps/form.htm">Best Islamic App</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/u/ntn/islamart/Best-Muslim-Musicians/form.htm">Best Muslim Musician/Nasheed Artist</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/u/ntn/babynames/Best-Muslim-Names/form.htm">Favorite Muslim Baby Name</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/u/ntn/familycommunity/Best-Muslim-Twitter/form.htm">Best Muslim to Follow on Twitter</a></li> </ul>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/19/nominations-are-open-2012-about-com-islam-readers-choice-awards.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/19/nominations-are-open-2012-about-com-islam-readers-choice-awards.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:02:54 +0000 2012-01-19T04:02:54Z http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/10/2012-1433-h-islamic-calendars.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/9/V/6/2012arastu.jpg" alt="null" /></p> <p>I finally pulled my 2011 calendar down from the wall today, and realized that I don't have a new calendar to replace it!&#160; Are you in the same predicament?&#160; Here is a&#160;beautiful selection of&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/calendar/tp/calendars.htm">2012 (1433 H.) dual-date&#160;Islamic calendars</a> for your home&#160;or office.&#160; There are several designs to choose from, even a perpetual desk calendar that never goes out of date.</p> http://islam.about.com/b/2012/01/10/2012-1433-h-islamic-calendars.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:02:40 +0000 2012-01-10T15:02:40Z http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/daily-dua-personal-prayers.htm <p>Muslims are reminded to take time throughout the day to offer <a href="http://islam.about.com/cs/prayer/a/dua.htm">personal prayers (<em>du'a</em>)</a>, in addition to the formal daily prayers.&#160; <em>Du'a</em> can be recited in any language or wording, but there are some recommended examples from the Quran and the life of the Prophet Muhammad.&#160; Here are a few to get you started:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/daily-dua-personal-prayers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/daily-dua-personal-prayers.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:46:31 +0000 2011-12-31T20:46:31Z http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/body-art-in-islam.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/3/S/6/henna.jpg" alt="null" /> My Irish-Catholic&#160;mother&#160;used to say,&#160; "If God wanted you to have holes in your ears, He would have put them there."&#160; For this reason, I did not get my ears pierced until I was an older teenager, able to bypass my mother's rules.&#160; Nowadays, one cannot walk down a city street without seeing ears, noses, eyebrows, navels, etc. adorned with jewelry.&#160; One sees arms, legs, and more&#160;decorated with&#160;tattoos.&#160; Many people feel tempted to join in -- what can be the harm in&#160;beautifying one's body?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/body-art-in-islam.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/31/body-art-in-islam.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:08:19 +0000 2011-12-31T19:08:19Z http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/27/animal-welfare-in-islam.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/islam/1/3/P/6/straydogs.jpg" alt="null" /></p> <p>How should Muslims treat animals?&#160; Unfortunately, some Muslims push animal welfare to the bottom of priorities, with the argument that Muslims should worry about relationships among fellow human beings first and foremost.&#160; However, the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/islamsays/a/animalwelfare.htm">life of the Prophet Muhammad was filled&#160;with concern about&#160;animal welfare</a>, and modern psychological research proves that&#160;a person who abuses animals is more likely to abuse human beings.&#160; (See "<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/188677.pdf">Animal Abuse and Youth Violence</a>," published by the U.S. Department of Justice, for a sample of such research.)</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/27/animal-welfare-in-islam.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/27/animal-welfare-in-islam.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:16:44 +0000 2011-12-27T08:16:44Z http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/21/do-muslims-celebrate-christmas.htm <p>In the Qur'an, there are many <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/cs/jesus/f/jesus_quran.htm">stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ </a>(called <em>'Isa</em> in Arabic). The Qur'an recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God's permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/21/do-muslims-celebrate-christmas.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2011/12/21/do-muslims-celebrate-christmas.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:18:30 +0000 2011-12-21T03:18:30Z http://islam.about.com/b/2011/11/30/steps-to-an-islamic-divorce.htm <p>In Islam, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/od/marriage/a/marriedlife.htm">married life is described</a> as one filled with mercy, compassion, and tranquility. Marriage is a great blessing. Each partner in the marriage has certain rights and responsibilities, which are to be fulfilled in a loving way in the best interests of the family.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://islam.about.com/b/2011/11/30/steps-to-an-islamic-divorce.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://islam.about.com/b/2011/11/30/steps-to-an-islamic-divorce.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:29:06 +0000 2011-11-30T15:29:06Z