O Allah, none has the right to be worshipped except You alone. And, O Allah, I bear witness that Muhammad is Your servant and messenger! Perhaps it...
Today’s scholars, are faced with a task, that scholars of previous times, did not have to reckon with; before the age of globalization, scholars would render...
A young brother sent me the following question a few days ago: A shia brother posted this status: The Holy Prophet said: Surely,...
By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) This is a short piece translated from Ibn Qudamah’s Mukhtasar Minhaj al-Qasidin. It distills a picture the Quran and ahadeeth build up of the...
An article published in the Huffington Post called for Muslims to “reconsider” the sacrifice ritual during Eid al Adha. The author cited a number of reasons as to...
This article was originally posted here. By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) ‘There are times where my heart feels clouded (innahu la yughanu ‘ala qalbi); and I...
Memorizing the Qur’an is a journey like no other. It tests your willpower, your reliance and trust in Allah, your standards, and your determination. It is...
Translated by Ammar Alshukry From the Seerah The seerah of the Prophet gives us consolation in these turbulent times. The Prophet was an orphan, and so...
By Chaplain Marc Manley who writes on www.marcmanley.com The following are some loose notes from a talk I delivered at the University of Pennsylvania on March...
All praises are due to Allah . We praise Him azzawajal, Seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. We also seek refuge in Allah from...