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Family & Community Life
Muslim family and community life
Islam is recognized as the fastest-growing world religion, particularly among western women. Those who embrace Islam are known as either "converts" or "reverts" to the faith, recognizing that each person is born with a natural faith in Allah and merely returns to it as an adult.
Books About Converts to Islam
When one embraces the faith of Islam, one enters into a community of believers over 1-billion strong. Yet, the experience can feel lonely, as one tentatively ventures down this new path. These books offer a voice of support to new Muslims, particularly those from Western countries, where their decision to embrace Islam is likely to be met with misunderstanding or ridicule.
Books on Converts to Islam
These books offer a voice of support to new Muslims, particularly those from Western countries, where their decision to embrace Islam is likely to be met with misunderstanding or ridicule.
How To Convert to Islam
If you believe in the teachings of Islam, it is recommended to make a formal declaration of faith. After careful study and prayer, if you find that you want to embrace the faith, here's how.
Do Converts Need to Change Their Names?
Find out if you need to change your name, and if you do, find resources to help you choose a suitable name.
Arabic Language and Islam
Ninety percent of the world's Muslims do not speak Arabic as their native language. However, converts to the faith often try to learn at least the basics of the language. Why is Arabic so important to understanding the faith of Islam?
New Muslims Project
An organization in the UK that strives to meet the social and educational needs of new Muslims.
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Islam considers marriage as a solemn family relationship between a man and a woman, based on mercy and love. More information about marriage and married life in Islam, including courtship, the marriage ceremony, and the spousal relationship.
Spouse Abuse
Is spouse abuse permitted in Islam? Find out more about domestic violence and Islam.
Domestic Violence Hurts Muslims Too
Violence against women is not an Islamic tradition, although it does happen in Islamic marriages.
Honor Killings - An Islamic Perspective
"The problem of 'honor killings' is not a problem of morality or of ensuring that women maintain their own personal virtue; rather, it is a problem of domination, power and hatred of women who, in these instances, are viewed as nothing more than servants to the family, both physically and symbolically."
Scars That Can Be Seen - And Those That Cannot
Psychologist Judi Muhammad outlines the dangers of domestic violence, both physical and emotional.
Violence Against Women
A position paper by the Muslim Women's League: all types of violence against women are forbidden in Islam.
Wife-Beating?
Jamal Badawi gives an explanation of the often-misunderstood verse of the Qur'an, Surah an-Nisa 4:34, which some say advocates wife-beating
Online Muslim Matrimonials
In modern times, Muslims are increasingly turning to the Internet to search for a potential spouse. Consider the advantages and disadvantages, protect yourself, and check this list of online matrimonial sites for Muslims
Muslims are taught to honor their parents. More information about the elderly and how they are cared for in Islam.
Paradise Is at the Feet of Mothers
Islam teaches one to have high respect for one's mother; the Prophet Muhammad once said that "paradise is at her feet
Issues concerning Muslim parents: pregnancy, adoption, naming your child, advice, education, discipline, etc.
Baby Names
One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a name that carries honor and Islamic meaning behind it. Here's how!
Education
Resources for expanding your education in Islam
Islamic Schools
Private Islamic schools offer parents an alternative to public or private secular education. Schools usually follow a standard curriculum similar to other private schools, with additional studies in Islam, Islamic history, and the Arabic language.
University
Support and information for Muslim college students
Books About Islam for Teachers
These resources can help you introduce your students to the faith of Islam and the Muslim world. Whether part of a social studies unit, or a celebration of your school's diversity, these books will enhance your curriculum.
Birth Rites
When a new baby is born to a Muslim family, there are several traditional rites that are done to welcome the child to the family and community Parenting Advice
Being a parent is difficult enough... Receive advice from the experts, and network with other parents to share ideas and support.
The Role of Parents
How can parents help their children maintain their Deen in an environment of growing secularism, materialism and the hedonism of youth culture in the West?
Adoption in Islam
An orphan himself, Muhammad paid special attention to the care of children. He himself adopted a former slave and raised him with the same care as if he were his own son. However, the Qur'an gives specific rules about the legal relationship between a child and his/her adoptive family.
Find a Mosque
Search for mosques and Muslim communities by location throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Australia.
Mosque Directory - Worldwide
Enter your country or US/Canada zip code into this tool, and receive information about mosques (and prayer times) within a certain radius.
Health issues in Islam: including medical ethics, physically-challenged Muslims, diet, fasting health, and death/dying rites.
Medical Ethics in Islam
How do Muslims feel about such issues as euthenasia, organ donation, life support, cloning, infertility treatments, and abortion? What does Islam teach about these issues?
Alcohol in Islam
Why is alcohol forbidden in Islam, and which verses in the Qur'an prohibit its consumption?
Is Smoking Permitted in Islam?
In recent times, as the dangers of tobacco use have come to be proven beyond any doubt, scholars have become more unanimous in pronouncing tobacco use clearly haram (forbidden) to believers. They now use the strongest terms to condemn this habit.
Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Birth
Health care practitioners should be familiar with the customs and needs of new Muslim parents. Here is some basic information regarding Islamic birth rites, circumcision, breastfeeding, and more.
Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Daily Prayers
Advise for health care practitioners concerning their Muslim patients and the daily prayers.
Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Dietary Customs
Basic information about Islamic dietary law, particularly as it concerns health care workers and hospitals.
Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Illness and Death
How health care workers can provide support for sick and dying Muslims: Includes basic information on the Islamic duty to visit the sick, the concept of death in Islam, providing spiritual comfort at the time of death, and burial rites.
Resources for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Muslims
Resources for and about Muslims who are deaf or hard of hearing, including sign language and video sermons.
Resources for Blind/Visually-Impaired Muslims
Resources for and about Muslims who are blind or visually impaired, including famous blind Muslims, Islamic literature in braille, and the use of guide dogs.
Health and Safety of Islamic Fasting
The fast of Ramadan is rigorous, and the Qur'an indicates that those who are ill, pregnant, nursing, or elderly do not have to fast. Always consult with your doctor about the safety of fasting in your situation and health.
Murdered Deaf Student a Muslim
Gallaudet University is a liberal arts college for deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington, DC. In 2001, a murder in the university dorms ended the young life of Benjamin Varner, a Muslim convert who was a student at the school.
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