Earth and Its Environment: An Islamic Responsibility
Our earth is at risk. If human beings continue to contribute to the destruction of the earth, the risk of greater harm increases for every generation. As global temperatures rise, oceans warm,…
Author: Sh. Suleiman Hani
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The Holy and Blessed Lands of Al-Aqsa
Read article: The Holy and Blessed Lands of Al-AqsaMasjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem is important in Islam and beloved by Muslims for a number of reasons. First, it is important to note that the “holy” and “blessed” lands of Al-Aqsa are…
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A Message on Eid Al-Fitr
Read article: A Message on Eid Al-FitrAll praise is due to Allah (SWT) for all our blessings. We offer sincere and complete gratitude for His guiding us to Islam; and truly it is sufficient as a blessing. All…
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Reflecting on Taqwa During Ramadan
Read article: Reflecting on Taqwa During RamadanEvery Ramadan, we are reminded about the verse of fasting (2:183) and other verses that guide us to the objective of taqwa. And every Ramadan we need to reaffirm our understanding of…
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Humility and Pride
Read article: Humility and PrideImagine having aballoon with you wherever you go in life, and that balloon symbolizes your ego. Every time someone interacts with you or every time you react in any particular situation or…
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Postmodernism and Truth
Read article: Postmodernism and TruthImagine a scenario in which a friend informs you that he believes there are aliens in his closet. You check the closet and find nothing, and you respond, “there are no aliens…
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Postmodernism, Desires, and Self-Worship
Read article: Postmodernism, Desires, and Self-WorshipThe era of postmodernism followed the late modern period which stretched from the 19th century to the mid 20th century. Many scholars point to the 1960s and 1970s as the years of…
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Striving for an Exalted Moral Character
Read article: Striving for an Exalted Moral CharacterAmong the greatest teachings of Islam is the importance of striving for an exalted moral character. The multi-faceted morality espoused in the revelation of Allah facilitates growth of a sound and pure…
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Fulfilling One’s Potential Through Tafakkur (Reflection)
Read article: Fulfilling One’s Potential Through Tafakkur (Reflection)“You should have some proportion of solitude or else you will become heedless.” -‘Umar b. al-Khaṭṭāb (r) Among the greatest blessings God has bestowed upon human beings is the ability to reflect,…
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Holding Ourselves Accountable Even in the Midst of Crises
Read article: Holding Ourselves Accountable Even in the Midst of CrisesThese are difficult times for many people around the world regarding their health, their livelihoods, their families and other relationships, and numerous other aspects of their lives. Yet, as many have said,…