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In light of the recent events in London and Scotland, I thought it would be timely to post this piece by Dr. Ali al-Timimi that was delivered in 1993. Before 9/11, 7/7, and all the other recent events. I hope that it shows the true message of Islam is unchanged ... Read More »
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Khutbah from the Sunnah
Since it is the blessed day of Jumu‘ah, I thought it would be a good opportunity to post this. Umm Hisham bint Harithah ibn an Nu'man said: ” I learnt (suraht) “Qaf of the Glorius Qura'an” from the Prophet for he recited it upon the pulpit every Friday when he ... Read More »
MSA National: We Can’t Let it Die!
This is posted on behalf of a friend of mine who is active in the MSA in my city: As a concerned Muslim student and local MSA leader, I hear all this talk going on about the current state of MSA National here, here, and here , and I'm a ... Read More »
Tipping Point – How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
I just finished another book – Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell that contains a lot of important lessons we can learn from. The book essentially focuses on some case studies detailing how certain events or phenomenon went from something limited to something of 'epidemic' proportions. The need for Muslims to ... Read More »
A Blue Ocean Strategy for Islamic Organizations
I recently finished reading two books, Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim & Renee Mauborgne, and Zag by Marty Neumeier. The main crux of both books focuses on the fact that for a business to be successful, they must “zag when everyone else zigs,” or in other words, do ... Read More »
What do Teachers Make?
This is an inspiring video, and after watching it I couldn't resist posting it here. It's entertaining, but there is a good message about teachers and the impact they can have on their students. Watch the video. Here is a transcript of the poem: Read More »
Quranic Incoherence? 2 Miracles Respond
One of the claims brought about against the Qurʾān is the claim that it is incoherent, and the stories are scattered around. I wanted to share some notes on a few things that Nouman Ali Khan (one of the instructors at Bayyinah Institute) touched upon in this regards that I ... Read More »
An Example for Parents
This is a heartwarming account of one Shaykh's efforts in educating his children. It gives us something to shoot for, and a real life example so we know it is not unrealistic. The article originally appears here in Arabic. I'd like to say jazakAllahu khayr to my friend ibn Dhaakir ... Read More »
Muslim Man’s Guide to Style
Cho Seung-Hui: Undercover Muslim Terrorist or Just Certifiably Crazy?
While we should be mourning a tragedy, helping families cope, and seeing what led a crazed man to commit such a horrific act of indiscriminate violence, some have pounced on this situation like rabid wolves, opportunistically using this tragedy to further propagate an anti-Islam and anti-Muslim agenda. Were it not ... Read More »