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Born and raised in Lebanon, Hlayhel began attending study circles at his local mosque when he was ten. He came to the United States at 17 and studied electrical engineering at the University of Houston. Hlayhel studied traditional sciences of Aqeedah (Islamic creed), Fiqh (Islamic law) and Nahw (Arabic grammar) under several scholars. Now a computer engineer, Hlayhel is a part-time imam at the Islamic Center of the Northeast Valley in Phoenix, president of the Arizona chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), husband and father of four. His current topics of interest include positive Islam, interfaith, and countering Islamophobia.

Anti-Muslim Bigot Daniel Pipes Says Back Assad to Keep Syrians Killing Each Other

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A new and a very shocking video reveals the true color of anti-Muslim bigots.  This video is a definite MUST WATCH.  In his ever-devilish looks, master-bigot Daniel Pipes makes a short appearance on a TV show to share with us his indispensable views on Syria.  It doesn't really need any of my commentary.  His words speak ... Read More »

Some Quranic Reflections on the Syrian Revolution

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"Oh God, oh God, we have no one by You, Oh God". It's a manifestation of this verse that the Syrian Revolution is gaining ground every day despite this universal conspiracy. Read More »

The Muslim Creed: a Poem

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This is a poem that I wrote about 8 years ago.  It is a very modest attempt to summarize the Creed of Ahlus-Sunnah in poetry format, something that was done by many Muslim scholars in the past.  I pray to Allāh almighty that you find it beneficial and that it's ... Read More »

Mocking the Prophet, How Should We React?

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How should we Muslim react to mockery of our Prophet Muḥammad or should we even react at all? Just like the cartoons few years ago, the Muslim response to the recent film has been very diverse.  From the very mild of responses to the very violent ones, what's most noteworthy ... Read More »

Texts of Terror? An Interfaith Dialogue

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It's no secret to anyone, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, that this issue is the number one misconception about Islam in this post-911 age. It's also no secret that this is number one question that Muslims get anywhere they go. Read More »

Eight Ways to Increase our Love of Allah

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In this beneficial lecture, brother Anas reminds us about how we can grow in our love for Allah. What is the linguistic significance of the word love in the Arabic language? What are the different types of love that exist in our lives? And what actions can we take to increase our love of the Creator. Brother Anas discusses the answers to these questions as a timely advice to those seeking to grow in their spirituality. Read More »

Eid al-Fitr Khutba on August 30, 2011 by Anas Hlayhel

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'Īd Mubarak to all my brothers and sisters around the world.  May Allāh accept from me and you.  I hope you all had a very happy 'Īd al-Fitr 2011. Below is a Khutba I would like to share in hope that it will bring benefit to each and everyone of ... Read More »

Women’s Rights in Islam, a critical look at “Joys of Muslim Women”

This article takes a critical look at a widely circulated email called "Joys of Muslim Women" which contains many misconceptions about women's rights in Islam. Read More »

Eid Khutbah: Five Attributes of Abraham That Will Help Solve Problems Facing Muslims Today

On Eid al-Ad'ha 2010, Muslims can still learn a lot from the legacy of Abraham. Listen and read about 5 distinctive qualities of Abraham that will help Muslims solve some of their major challenges today in the West. Read More »

Discussing Ramadan on Radio in Arizona

A discussion on a radio talk show about the blessed month of Ramadan and the Muslim fast and prayers. Discussion then shifted to some controversial issues such as Muslim violence, religious conversion, ground zero mosque, and Islamic sects. Read More »