Some people want to move past the indiscretions of community leaders quickly as though they never occurred while others wish to permanently blacklist them. This article...
The struggle and trials of the honorable Imam Jamil Al-Amin
The lack of appropriate compensation has led to the rise of qualified scholars and imams seeking other means of financial compensation beyond the local community as...
Why do we consider emotional intelligence to be half of the Prophetic intellect? The answer lies in the word “messenger.” Messengers of Allah are tasked with...
The undeniable primary role of prophets was to call society to Allah and establish a relationship with him. Along with their ideological engagement, the Quran references...
During these days many in this country are commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929. While most remember...
By Hussam Ayloush After 20 years as a civil rights activist, I was detained for the first time – on International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10...
“With great power, comes great responsibility.” -Uncle Ben. Clergy -or shayukh- in Muslim communities hold sacred power in that their positions symbolize a representation of character...
By Mufti Mustafa Ceric, Ph.D, Grand Mufti Emeritus of Bosnia The essence of the faith of Islam comes from two primary sources: the Qur’an, which is...
In December 2005, I formally took my first Imam position at Masjid Abu Bakr in New Orleans where I would serve for 6 years. With the...
