Volunteerism is the willingness to spend one’s resources in the way of Allah SWT without looking for rewards from anyone except Allah SWT. This is part of our Deen, hence …
Formulating a Vision for American Muslims in light of the Seerah
During the 23 years of prophethood, the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed through various stages of challenges until he returned to Allah SWT. Each of these …
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Justice is one of the most important values of Islam. In fact, it can be said that beyond instructing humanity about the oneness of Allah, establishing justice is the main …
The Quranic Model: A Harmony of Faith and Reason
John Locke, in his book “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding,” suggests: “For till it be resolved how far we are to be guided by reason, and how far by faith, …
Islam Condemns Extremism
Anyone who is familiar with Islamic teachings knows very well that Islam forbids the killing of innocent people. Allah SWT says in the Qur’an: “And do not slay the life …
Brazil: A Dawah Trip of a Lifetime
Even though I am considered a fifth generation from Guyana, South America, I must confess that I have little to no knowledge of neighboring Brazil except that it is a …
Living Islam: Worship of Allah and Service to Humanity
Our faith and worship of Allah SWT cannot be complete until and unless we serve and treat His creation with utmost kindness. Too often Muslims focus on the ritualistic aspects …
Islamic Education — The Foundation for a Way Forward
Let me begin by defining what Islamic education is and what it means, or should mean, to Muslims. The aim of Islamic education, as defined by the First World Conference …
Short-Lived or Enduring Happiness: Our Choice
Hayaa’ is shyness, bashfulness, humility, modesty (intellectual and otherwise) and no one English word conveys the full meaning of this Islamic virtue. For this reason, Muslim educators have suggested the …
What is Shariah and Why Does it Matter?
In the past year or so, one of the hottest topics in America is Shari’ah. There are those who spend tremendous amounts of human and financial resources to create the …
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