Ramadan – In the Footsteps of a Great Generation
Imam Malik, the Imam of one of the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence, may Allah bestow mercy upon him, would seek permission to be excused following each of his lectures […]
Read MoreThree Categories of Sin
Imam Muslim collected in his authentic compilation on the authority of Ibn Abbas, who said: “The Arab pre-Islam pagans indulged in an enormity of the worship of idols, murder, and […]
Read MoreThe Last Prophet of Islam: Dearer to Us Than Our Own Souls
I remind you and myself that it was during this time that the human who deserves our utmost loyalty, devotion, and love was born. Though we do not celebrate his […]
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More than a Contract: Honoring the Divine Gift in Marriage
Marriage is a huge milestone that deserves to be celebrated and honored. Usually, people shower the couple with gifts to commemorate their big day. Describing marriage, the Quran highlights a […]
Read MoreThe 10 Blessed Days of Thul-Hijjah
The first ten days of Thul-Hijjah are the days of Hajj. These days include the Day of Arafah, the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage. The mountain and plain of Arafah […]
Read MoreHajj Changes Lives
When Al-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) was in Makkah, he wrote a letter to his loyal assistants in Harlem… from his heart: “Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and […]
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More than a Contract: Understanding Marriage as a Covenant
What comes to your mind when you hear the word marriage? Putting aside the cultural and traditional associations such as festivals, wedding venues and honeymoons, the Quran goes deeper to […]
Read MoreAnger Management: Three Insights from One Quranic Verse
Good and evil are never equal. Respond to evil with what is best, and your enemy will become like a close, devoted friend. But this cannot be attained except by […]
Read MoreEssence of Prayer
In the Quran, Allah unequivocally says: “And [perfect] your prayer; indeed, prayer guards against immorality and evil” (Quran 29:45). This verse promises a moral, victorious life for those who perfect, […]
Read MoreWhat Medications are Allowed During Fasting?
There is confusion among patients and physicians about which medications can be used during fasting without breaking it. Even when consensus is reached among scholars, it takes a long time […]
Read MoreThe Virtues of Fasting
The Virtues of Fasting “Fasting is for me, and I personally reward for it.” Allah, the Most High, mentions in His Book that which translates to: “O you who […]
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