Abdullah Quilliam, England’s first Muslim convert and his trip to Tangier (Read more...)

The earliest direct English translation of the Quran was done to argue against Islam

British lawyer George Sale was the first man to conduct a direct English translation of the Quran. His 1733 translation contained notes and an interpretation of Muslims’ manners and laws.

Peter the Venerable, the French abbot who saw Islam as a «Christian heresy»

During the 12th century, French abbot Peter the Venerable tried to introduce Islam to Christians in Europe through a book that ridiculed the religion. In his summary book, Peter gave an erroneous image of Islam, portraying it as a heresy.

Mawlid Nabawi : Is celebrating the Prophet’s birthday contradictory to Islamic law ?

On the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal Sunni Muslims celebrate the Prophet’s birthday. In a festive atmosphere, some of them recite the Quran, praise the lord and study the prophet’s biography. But is celebrating the date of birth of Mohammed (peace be upon him) contradictory to Islamic Law ?

The Holy Quran

No.	Name of sura	Langues	Nb Ayats
1	The Opening		7
2	Al-Baqara		286
3	Al-i'Imran		200
4	An-Nisaa		176
5	Al-Maidah		120
6	Al-An'am		165
7	Al-A'raf		206
8	Al-Anfal		75
9	At-Tauba		129
10	Yunus		109
11	Hud		123
12	Yusuf		111
13	Ar-Ra'd		43
14	Ibrahim		52
15	Al-Hijr		99
16	An-Nahl		128
17	Al-Isra		111
18	Al-Kahf		110
19	Maryam		98
20	Ta-ha		135

Prayer times

	Fajr	Dohr	Maghreb
Berlin	02:45	13:15	21:25
Chicago	03:51	12:48	20:13
London	02:32	12:58	20:57
Los Angeles	04:29	12:50	19:55
Miami	05:23	13:18	20:06
New York	04:03	12:53	20:14
Ottawa	03:43	13:00	20:35
Seattle	03:33	13:06	20:49
Washington	04:52	13:12	20:17

Hadith