Explore General Islam
How To Introduce Your Jewish Partner To Your Muslim Parents
There is a history of conflict between Muhammad’s crowd and the people of Israel, so bringing home a Jewish partner to your Muslim parents can require some finesse.
How To Convert To Islam
For some, the decision to embrace Islam may come after years of study, reflection, and prayer; for others it’s a more intuitive leap of faith. In either case, here’s what you need to know to take the plunge.
How To Follow Muslim Dietary Laws
Are you a Muslim, or just want to eat like one? Muslims believe Islam’s dietary restrictions, as outlined in the Quran and the life of the Prophet Muhammad, benefit anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle.
How To Attend a Muslim Friday Prayer Service (Jum’ah)
For Muslims, Friday’s the big day when believers gather to hear a sermon and participate in ritual prayer. Attendance is religiously mandated for healthy adult Muslim males, encouraged for Muslim women, and usually open to curious non-Muslims.
How To Visit a Mosque
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, visiting a mosque can be a spiritual event. Knowing and observing the basic dos and don’ts will free you up to concentrate on holier matters.
How To Wear Hijab
For Westernized Muslim women around the world, making the decision to cover their hair, neck, and sometimes chest with a scarf—usually known as hijab—can be a religious turning point in their lives. Get ready for some stares!
How To Practice the Five Pillars Of Islam
You can’t practice Islam without knowing and observing—or at least trying to observe—the five pillars. These five elements form of the core of Muslim spirituality and practice.
How To Practice Islam
While there are denominational differences, here’s how to practice the basics and get on what Muslims call the “Straight Path.”

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