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Written by Amira Elghawaby
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Friday, 13 January 2012 20:00 |
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 So I’ve got to know a handful of the Muslim youth featured in Me, the Muslim Next Door, a visually delightful, intellectually satisfying online series produced by RCI (Radio-Canada International).
I’ve met Rizwan, the dedicated Canadian of Pakistani origin who has traveled across the country to hear the experiences of Muslim youth first hand, watched him model two very different outfits that represent both East and West. I’ve looked at university student Suad’s wedding photos, watched her canvass for Doctors without Borders all while dealing with a few rude stares at her hijab (headscarf).
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Written by Sakina bint Erik
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Friday, 13 January 2012 19:56 |
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 Those who have just become Muslim are usually enthusiastic about and energized by the new religion that is strengthening their hearts. Some of us decide to spread the word right away, while others wait until they feel they are strong enough in their belief and practice to handle whatever negative reaction they may expect. For some Muslim converts, telling their family and friends of their decision is no problem at all. Some families are very receptive to the news and welcoming of the new convert. For other converts however, breaking the news can be a difficult process with various obstacles to face. Here is what some Ottawa converts have to say about the decision to reveal their new faith:
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Written by Reviewed by Yasmeen Amer
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:53 |
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Na’ima B. Robert has done a fantastic job yet again. This time, it was on her book, Boy vs. Girl. The novel started off normally enough, then it grew really interesting, becoming my second favourite book.
Boy vs. Girl is about two Muslim teenagers (twins, brother and sister) who can’t decide what they want to do with their lives. They have been doing some haram (Islamically impermissible) things for a long time. They want to change but it’s really hard for them.
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Written by Sakina bint Erik
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Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:49 |
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While learning to recite one’s prayers in Arabic is the first task that a convert to Islam takes on, the motivation to delve deeper into the language so as to understand what is being said in prayer, or read in the Quran and books of Hadith (traditions of the Prophet, may peace and blessings be upon him), can be a great challenge.
Most of us had never even heard the Arabic language being spoken until just before, or after we accepted Islam. Familiarising ourselves with Arabic has been a journey on its own. Here is what some of Ottawa's converts have to say about their experiences with the beautiful language of the Quran:
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Written by Lula Adam & Shawana Shah
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Thursday, 03 November 2011 11:55 |
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 Marriage is a sacred bond between husband and wife. The Quran speaks about husbands and wives being garments to each other, saying: "Your wives are a garment for you, and you are a garment for them." (Ch.2, v.187)
Think about it. What is a garment? It covers you. It protects you from the elements. It can make you feel beautiful. It is a source of warmth and comfort. But what if your garment is made out of thorns? Thorns dig into your flesh. They hurt you and draw blood. This is what domestic violence does to a marriage. It changes the comfortable garment into a pain-filled thorn-ridden garment.
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