With the news of China forcing imams to dance in public and to make oaths to keep children away from religion in what is known as...
Last night, after isha prayer, people in the masjid broke up into the circles that they always do, socializing and tending to different issues. One of...
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...
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...
By: Abu Aaliyahย (Surkheel Sharif) There has been a certain reluctance on the part of classical scholars when it comes to defining love (mahabbah). It is not...
This article was originally posted here. By: Abu Aaliyah (Surkheel Sharif) โThere are times where my heart feels clouded (innahu la yughanu โala qalbi); and I...
Alhamdulillah, the blessed Hajj season and Eid al-Adha are quickly approaching.ย Remember the story of Prophet Ibrahim ? His willingness to sacrifice something so dear to himโhis...
The Prophet arrival in Madinah was a turning point for the Muslim community. Abdullah b. Salam, a Jewish scholar, was awaiting his arrival along with the...
We were standing outside the dojang (dojo). They were taking the old sign down and the new owners were putting up a new sign. My children...
Today we will be hearing from 9-year-old Hana Hubert from Delaware, USA. ย In her poem “Beauty of the Heavens and the Earth,” she describes the blessings...