Everyone knows that Islam’s first Muezzin was black, Bilal Ibn Rabah, Radi’Allahu ta’ala ‘anhu. But did you know that the second was blind? I’m going to...
In every era, in every society, there’s a common phrase people use to praise a person. In ours it’s the generic expression, “good person.” So…what exactly...
While working on a story I met a woman today who visits her father’s grave every day – once while going into work and then before...
As we approached the green lights in the Sa’i between Safa and Marwa, my husband and I prepared to split up so that he could fulfill...
‘Abdullāh ibn Masʿūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “No person (“no believer” in another report) suffers any anxiety or...
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Prophet (ﷺ) never saw his father, and still developed into the paragon of human excellence. How many Ṣaḥāba were orphans due...
Seeking justice is a tricky objective, yet it is commanded by Allah as a necessary practice.. We will explore how the idea of seeking justice is...
By Brandon Estes I begin with the name of The Most Merciful, Most Loving, Allah, Creator of all that exists I must, must, must address this...
If you or someone you know is involved in an Islamic school, please read this and pass it on. This is critical to our growth as...
I see many bright young African American Muslims struggle finding their place in the community. Often, our place in a community is determined by how others...