The winter holiday season is once again here, and as converts to Islam, whether we come from observant or secular...
What does ‘coddling’ mean? It means to be overprotective. This article is a summary of some of my thoughts about...
Decoloniality is a trendy term that trickled down from the ivory towers of academia and has made its way into Muslamic circles – but should Muslims...
Introduction All praise is due to Allah, the Just, the all-Hearing, the Ever-Watchful, and peace and blessings be upon our beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ and his...
If you want advice – death is sufficient, says Muslim scholar Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. True. Every time I visit the gravesite of my sweet three-year-old Meryem,...
Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~2 minutes Full Transcript: ~17 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Different Types of Obligatory Knowledge Identify and differentiate between Fard Ayn (individual...
For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy...
A half-century of Syrian rule by the Assad family came to a sudden end this month with the stunning advance of insurgents who forced out Bashar...
What is a Walī of Allah ? The greatest identifier of an Islamic role model is their devotion to their Lord. Many of our righteous predecessors...
Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~3 minutes Full Transcript: ~75 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Foundations of Islam: Be able to identify and explain the Five Pillars...
When I was studying Islam in Medinah, the question of this article was one that burned deep into my mind. We learned the difference between the...
Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~3 minutes Full Transcript: ~20 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Role of Knowledge in Islam: Identify why seeking knowledge is considered an...
