Al-istiqamah is a monthly newsletter aimed at encouraging Muslims to be steadfast in their Deen, particularly in the current climate. The online (and downloadable) newsletter is at http://www.al-istiqamah.com.
The Arabic word 
(al-istiqamah) encompasses a variety of qualities: steadfastness, uprightness, etc. We have based the title of our site on the following hadith from Saheeh Muslim:
Sufyaan ibn `Abdillaah radhiallahu `anhu said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islaam, which I cannot ask anyone else besides you.” He said, “Say: ‘I believe in Allah’ and then be steadfast (upon that).”
In every issue, we present:
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Editorial Note: | A note from the Ameer introducing the current issue. |
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In Focus: | Our featured article of the month. |
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Taking a Stand: | Inspiring accounts of our pious predecessors and their unswerving stances upon the Truth. |
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Personal Perspectives: | First hand accounts of tests encountered in a Muslim’s life and how they coped. |
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Clearing Misconceptions: | A look at aspects of Islaam that are oft misunderstood by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. |
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Seeking istiqamah: | Ways to attain steadfastness in the Deen. |
Our Clearing Misconceptions section is particularly useful for non-Muslims and new Muslims alike. With so much negative publicity written about Islaam, it is necessary for Muslims to acknowledge that many aspects of Islaam are seen as controversial or barbaric by non-Muslims. Rather than offering defensive replies such as “That doesn’t apply nowadays”, we need to explain such aspects in a truthful but clear manner.
We welcome reader submissions for any section, particularly for the Personal Perspectives section. This area covers accounts submitted by our readers of tests in their Deen and how they coped.
Please use the Contact Us form to submit any suggestions, queries and articles.
