On the contrary, religion and culture, though often mistaken for each other are two distinct issues. In fact, this is a common discussion among circles of reverts/converts to Islam. How to identify as a Muslim without losing one's own culture? read more
Islamic culture is not Arabic culture. One who does not know about Islam and Muslims think that Muslim reverts end up adopting Arabic culture because Muslim reverts learn Arabic so as to recite holy Quran in their prayers. Recitation of Surah Fatiha and small chapters of Quran is essential for completing the prayers (salat). read more
In pre-Islamic Arabia, the adoption system was similar to what we now see in the West: the child even takes the family name of the adoptive father. When Islam came, it categorically rejected this procedure. read more