Posted on February 12, 2008 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
A beautiful nasheed about the reflection of our existence and our life.
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Posted on December 27, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
I had the pleasure of attending a gathering today with my fellow sisters; some of whom converted to Islam such as myself, and some of whom were born into an Islamic family. While discussing Islam, one sister who was born Muslim said, “I want to learn Islam. I want to learn the Islam that made you guys convert.“ Upon saying that another sister agreed [...]
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Posted on October 30, 2007 by Um Yusuf as-Siddiq
For many female converts who grew up in America, namely those who had lifestyles that were very “American” or different from an “Islamic lifestyle”, most tend to share the same issues when they first embrace Islam. Do I have to stop plucking my eyebrows? Can I still wear nail polish? Is hijab mandatory? I cant see myself wearing it all the time! [...]
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