This text explores the spiritual and practical aspects of Hajj and the profound emphasis Islam places on neighborly relations. It highlights the symbolism and inner meanings...
This class on Asrar al-Hajj by Shaykh Yaser Birjas covers the spiritual and practical preparations for Hajj, emphasizing repentance, settling debts, and addressing both rights due...
[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community โ inspired by Jonathan Haidtโs book,...
The winter holiday season is once again here, and as converts to Islam, whether we come from observant or secular Christian backgrounds, itโs often a time...
[This three-part article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western Muslim community – inspired by Jonathan Haidtโs book,...
Recap of the โFamily Troubles of the Prophetsโ Series Also in this series: Sibling Rivalries Gone Wild [Part 1] Thereโs no such thing as a perfect...
What does โcoddlingโ mean? It means to be overprotective. This article is a summary of some of my thoughts about the current state of the Western...
If you want advice – death is sufficient, says Muslim scholar Bediรผzzaman Said Nursi. True. Every time I visit the gravesite of my sweet three-year-old Meryem,...
For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy...
Twinkling lights, cheery music, traditional food, and exchanging presents with family and friends… the Christmas season comes with a great deal of nostalgia and emotional challenges...