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How do YOU want to be treated? by Br. Aarij We all want to be acknowledged. And we all covet respect. And we all desire some sort of love from people. So, how can we get all of this? “Whoever wishes to be delivered from the fire (of Hell) and ... Read More »

I recently spent a few weeks in Fez, Morocco–an icon of what many call “traditional Islam.” Fez is often described as a fully preserved medieval city, a sanctuary where premodern rhythms of life still reign. For those unfamiliar with this construct, “traditional Islam” is posited as the authentic alternative to ... Read More »

Every year, on the night of the 27th of Rajab according to the Islamic calendar (August 10th of this year 2007), Muslims around the world celebrate the magnificent journey of the Prophet Muḥammad salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam. They commemorate the miraculous trip the Prophet undertook to Jerusalem, the heart ... Read More »

This is Part 2 (final) of the topic. Part 1 can be found here. Night prayer in the lives of the early Muslims Imām AlHasan AlBasri said: “I did not find any worship more powerful than ṣalāh in the middle of the night”. Abu Uthmaan AlHindi said: “I was the ... Read More »

  Prayer. As-ṣalāh. Five times a day, every day, we purify our bodies and prepare our souls with wudhu, the ritual ablution, that we may stand before Allāh (subhaanahu wa ta'aala) and worship Him as He deserves to be worshipped, as He has commanded us to worship Him.   Yet… ... Read More »

Alḥamdulillāh AlMaghrib is growing and has added on a new instructor who is not unknown to many of us, Ustadh Suhaib Webb. He also has his own personal blog here. This is an excellent addition to AlMaghrib and we pray that Allāh (swt) strengthens the efforts of everyone trying to ... Read More »

This is Part 1 of 2 on Qiyaam al-Layl. Part 2 can be found here. All Praise is due to Allāh, Who has made ṣalāh a relaxation for the believer, a refuge for the fearful, and a guidance for the savage. May the peace and blessings of Allāh be upon ... Read More »

by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah As people are content with the world, so you should be content with Allāh. As they are delighted by the world, so you should be delighted with Allāh. As they are intimate with their loved ones, so you should seek intimacy with Allāh. As they desire ... Read More »

There has been a cross-cultural migration of sorts in the past few years. The first is the migration of Muslim youth towards hip hop (aka the hippity and the hoppity for you uncles and fobs out there), and then a migration of rappers and entertainers embracing Islam as their deen ... Read More »

A couple nights ago I went to a planning meeting for an event at a newly-built local masjid. When I walked into the building a brother quickly directed me to the sisters' section. I told him I was there for the meeting. He said yes, the sisters for the meeting ... Read More »