Recent Muslim Blog Posts

When I Became a Muslim

by WordsAplenty

12 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

So, how does a typical Southern girl come to be Muslim? It's not a very exciting story, but I'll share it... I was born and raised in Texas. We were Christian in name, but that was about the extent of it.

Names for Muslim Boys

by WordsAplenty

11 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

Whether you are a Muslim convert interested in changing your name or a parent expecting a baby, you may be curious about names for Muslim males.

Islamic Diet - What is Halal?

by WordsAplenty

10 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

We were talking about halal in the Muslim forum the other day, so I thought I should address it here. Technically, halal means allowed by Allah, or lawful. What it comes to food, there are very specific things that make an item halal.

Resources for Islamic Clothing for Women

by WordsAplenty

07 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

It can be difficult to find Islamic clothing here in America. A walk into any clothing store reveals row after row of revealing, low-cut tops and skintight pants.

Islamic Waldorf School Online

by WordsAplenty

06 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

If you are a Muslim homeschooling family, it can be difficult to find Islamic resources. I will be writing about specific resources you can use to integrate Islamic studies into your homeschooling or after-schooling program.

Marriage in Trouble? Seek Help

by WordsAplenty

05 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

We recently discussed that, although allowed, divorce is to be avoided whenever possible. Still, it is a fact of life that marriages do hit roadblocks, some big and some small. Maybe your wife spends too much money; maybe your husband spends too much time with his friends.

The Complete Middle East Cookbook

by WordsAplenty

04 Jul 2006 09:00 AM

The Complete Middle East Cookbook Okay, so technically food isn't an Islamic subject. However, our families have to eat and our tastes in food are often deeply ingrained in us. Many American Muslim women are married to men from far away lands.

Five Pillars of Islam

by WordsAplenty

03 Jul 2006 12:00 AM

If you've ever spent any time around Muslims at all, you've undoubtedly heard of the Five Pillars of Islam. These are the basic things that all Muslims must do. It is not an all-inclusive list; it is merely the minimum.

Divorce in Islam

by WordsAplenty

01 Jul 2006 10:20 AM

Many people are surprised to learn that divorce is allowed in Islam. After all, Islam is so strict and rigid in many ways, why would divorce be allowed? Marriage is Allah's gift to mankind. It offers peace and security, physical pleasure and children. Marriage is meant to nurture the soul.

Dealing with a Difficult Mother

by WordsAplenty

26 May 2006 08:56 AM

As we discussed before, the mother is highly respected in Islam. We should treat our mothers with love, affection, and kindness. The ideal mother makes this easy. The ideal mother, whether Muslim or not, has her children's best interests at heart.



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