SUMMARY This article looks at the hijab and niqab in North America through four lenses:—identity, commerce, media, and politics. It begins with some clarifications around terminology...
Introduction ‘What is the point of having a sophisticated knowledge of law if you can’t dignify the rights of others?’ – Abdullah Sahin The academic and...
Alḥamdulillah, most college and university students are currently enjoying winter break. Oftentimes, winter break provides much-needed time off from the pressure, stress, anxiety, and hectic-ness of...
One of the many beautiful things about Islam is the simplicity of our creed. In Surat Al-Ikhlas (the Chapter of Sincerity), Allah says: Say, “He is...
“At the beginning of every century, Allah will send to this Ummah someone who will renew its religious understanding.” [Narrated in Sunan Abi Dawood] We are...
This article is an extract from Earning Barakah: An Islamic Guide to Blessed Sustenance. Zuhd: A Definition To attain inner peace, we need to replace our...
Christmas is around the corner, and the Christmas carols, decor, and workplace parties hype is at its peak! What does that mean for Muslims? Can’t we...
Ḥadīth The word ḥadīth lexically refers to a narrative or something new. Conventionally, it refers to a prophetic tradition – being an account of what the...
Humility is the queen of the akhlāq of the believer. It is even mentioned in the Quran as a defining characteristic of a believer. ...
In a world ravaged by debates over masculinity and femininity, Muslims are left wondering what Islam says about men and masculine traits. Characteristics such as courage,...