Islamic Blog for New Muslims: Support for New Muslim Converts
About The Sincere Seeker
The Sincere Seeker is an Islamic blog and online bookstore dedicated to supporting new Muslim converts. Offering resources to help you connect with God, find your life’s purpose, and deepen your understanding of Islam, I provide Islamic books, articles, and videos tailored to guide and inspire your faith journey.
Mission
My aim is to provide accessible, engaging, and educational content for new Muslim converts (reverts). I strive to guide you on your spiritual journey, deepen your understanding of Islam, and strengthen your connection with Allah through the Noble Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
About Me
As the creator of The Sincere Seeker, I hold a secular degree from a U.S. university and developed this platform in my spare time. I am not an Islamic scholar, and my work is not a substitute for the expertise of knowledgeable scholars. My goal is to inspire those seeking to get closer to God and share the beauty of Islam’s teachings.
Episodes
204 episodes
The Verse of the Sword | "Kill Them Where You Find Them…" Verse
"So, when the sacred months expire, kill the polytheists wherever you find them, and catch them and besiege them and sit in ambush for them everywhere. Then, if they repent and establish Salāh and pay Zakāh, leave their way. Surely, A...
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Is the Punishment for Apostasy Death in Islam?
A common misconception regarding Islam is that if someone leaves the religion of Islam, an Islamic State will punish them with death. This is simply not true. People always have the option to cease believing in and worshipping Allah in a Muslim...
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Understanding Jizya, and is it a Non-Muslim Tax?
"Fight those who do not believe in Allah and the Last Day, nor comply with what Allah and His Messenger have forbidden, nor embrace the religion of truth from among those who were given the Scripture, until they pay the ...
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Penal Codes in Islam; What’s the Deal with Hand Cutting, Lashing, & Stoning?
"...These are the limits set by Allah, so do not approach them..." (Quran 2:187) Sharia Law is Divine Legislation consisting of individual laws that deal with the civil aspects of life, including character, dealing with other...
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What is Sharia Law in Islam? Do Muslims Want to Spread Islamic Sharia Law to Non-Muslim Countries?
Among the most misunderstood and abused terms and concepts of Islam, both by non-Muslims and Muslims alike is the Sharia Law. Sharia is often portrayed in the media as evil and barbaric, an evil that extremists and terrorists follow, preach, an...
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Do Islamic Inheritance Laws Favor Men Over Women? Why Do Women Receive Half the Inheritance Share of a Man?
“Allah commands you regarding your children: the share of the male will be twice that of the female. If you leave only two or more females, their share is two-thirds of the estate. But if there is only one female, her share will be one-half....
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Why Did the Caliph Uthman Burn Different Versions of the Quran?
Prophet Muhammad PBUH received the text of the Holy Quran from Angel Gabriel, who, in turn, received it directly from God. The Holy Quran was not revealed to Prophet Muhammad PBUH at one time, nor were they revealed to him in order. Instead, th...
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What is the Concept of Atonement in Islam? Is it Similar to That of Christianity? How Does One Seek Salvation from Hellfire & Enter Paradise?
Before we discuss the concept of atonement in Islam, it's essential to address Christianity's stance on how to seek salvation from hellfire and enter Paradise. Christians believe that every child is born with the taint of the original sin commi...
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Why are There Two Sects of Muslim? What is the Difference Between Sunni and Shia?
Two separate branches of Muslim predominate this faith. 90% of the Muslim world is Sunni, and 8% is Shia in faith. The followers of Shia are commonly found in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, and a few other places. The difference between Sunni an...
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Does Islam Allow Slavery? The Treatment of Female Prisoners of War
When speaking about slavery, we must define the term to ensure clarity and understanding. This is important because the Islamic term "slavery" differs from the Western definition of the word, as it holds a different connotation in the English l...
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Jihad, Holy War and Terrorism in Islam
Islam is a greatly misunderstood faith, especially in the western world, and no Islamic term is more widely misunderstood and decried as the word Jihad. Jihad often is mistranslated to mean Holy War. Some non-Muslims misunderstand the ter...
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Why Can Muslim Men Marry Up to Four Wives?
"If you fear you might fail to give orphan women their due rights if you were to marry them, then marry other women of your choice—two, three, or four. But if you are afraid you will fail to maintain justice, then content yourselves with one...
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Is a Women's Testimony Worth Half of That of a Man in Islam?
There is a misconception that a woman's testimony is worth half of that of a man in Islam. This can be traced to Verse 2:282 in the Holy Quran, which states that two men are to be called upon to witness a financial contract; if two men are not ...
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Does Islam Allow Men to Beat their Wives?
In regards to gender relationships, a single Verse is perhaps the most widely misunderstood in the Holy Quran regarding men and women. The Verse States: "Men are in charge of women by right of what Allah has given one over the ot...
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Did Islam Spread by the Sword? How Did Islam Spread Throughout the World so Quickly?
As Islam spread quickly throughout the world in such a short period, many assume that the sword spread Islam by way of holy wars. But was this the case? One must distinguish between the Islamic State Empire and the Islamic Faith to understand t...
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Did Islam Start After Judaism and Christianity? Is Prophet Muhammad PBUH the Founder of Islam?
Contrary to popular belief, Islam is not a relatively new religion that came into existence only 1400 years ago, back in the 7th century. Islam, in truth, has existed since the first moment humankind set foot on Earth. The final Prophet of huma...
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Are Women Oppressed in Islam?
The media frequently portrays Islam as a religion that oppresses women. Sadly, women are oppressed in a few Muslim countries around the world, but any form of emotional, physical, or psychological abuse or oppression towards women is prohibited...
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Could Prophet Muhammad PBUH have Copied its Text from Another Source? Could the Holy Quran Be Inspired by Satan?
The Holy Quran is standing proof of the truthfulness of Islam. Anyone who thoroughly examines the text of the Holy Quran will conclude that no one, including the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, could have authored this Book, as no human being could prod...
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What is the Concept of Hell? Can Hell be Justified? Why Did God Create Hell, Knowing that Some People Will Be Condemned?
We'll go over the concept of Hell in some detail before discussing why God would create Hell, knowing that some people will be condemned. Life is a test, with the test ending at death. Every atom of good and evil that one performs in their life...
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Does Islam Believe in Evolution?
In general, Muslims accept the theory of evolution-- there are many types of evolution Muslims have no issue affirming. Muslims generally have no problems with the concept of microevolution. Muslims have no issues affirming the evolution of ani...
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If God Preordained Everything, Why Should I be held Accountable?
The last pillar of the Islamic faith, one that every Muslim believes, is the concept of Al-Qadr, which closely translates to predestination or pre-ordainment (sometimes translated as predestination/Divine Decree, destiny, or fate). When one bel...
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If God Exists, Why Does He Allow Evil, Pain, Suffering, and Sickness?
Throughout history, a single question has plagued humanity; a question often asked about an issue that all Abrahamic religions face. If an All-Powerful God, who is All-Knowing, All-Seeing, All-Hearing, Loving, Most-Merciful, and All-Just in con...
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The Young Age of Aisha When She Married Prophet Muhammad PBUH
Muhammad PBUH comes in contemplation of his judgment and ethics in marrying his wife, Aisha R.A, given that she was of a young age. Authentic narrations of Aisha R.A. state that she was six years old when the marriage took place in Mecca and ni...
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The Pilgrimage to Makkah
The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj, which translates to mean "the pilgrimage to the Holy city of Makkah." The Arabic word, Hajj, linguistically, means "heading to a place for the sake of visiting." In Islamic terminology, the term describes the ...
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Fasting During the Month of Ramadan (For Self-Purification)
Fasting during the Month of Ramadan is the 4th pillar of Islam. The Holy Month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and can last 29 or 30 days. Muslims fast by abstaining from eating, drinking, chewing gum, smoking, and p...
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