Some people may be heading out for the spiritual journey of a lifetime soon, so I just wanted to take a moment and give a few...
By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) There have been times throughout history whereby the heavens have opened and the celestial light cleansed certain human souls, who, as a result,...
By: Abu Abbaad Sizing up Sincerity As one prepares their luggage to meet the Lord of the worlds, there is nothing more vital to check for...
Going abroad to study Arabic is one of the best ways to learn the language. With a vibrant culture and a rich intellectual heritage, Morocco is...
You're not expected to try to make everyone happy, nor is it possible. That's not Islam. Respect for others is vital, but in the end we...
The Prophet remarked: ‘The best of you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches it to others.’1 For Muslims, notwithstanding the sheer beauty of...
By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) There has been a certain reluctance on the part of classical scholars when it comes to defining love (mahabbah). It is not...
I have a special relationship with the Philippines- even though I doubt the islands know. When my son was diagnosed with autism and my husband and...
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...
There are so many like myself could not go to Hajj this year. But even when we are physically far away from Makkah, our hearts with...
