The pursuit of knowledge and wisdom into the far reaches of the world is one of the jewels of Islamic civilization, and one of the most widely travelled seekers is …
The American Mosque: A Thriving Institution
The number of mosques continues to rise in the United States. A recent report conducted by a group of major American Muslim organizations and academic institutions reveals mosques across the …
Re-securing the Future of Muslims in America
When a tragedy strikes, whether natural disaster or man-made catastrophe, there is death and destruction. Human suffering mounts as people are disoriented and mentally and emotionally devastated. This jolting experience …
Q&A with Dr. Jamal Badawi
Can you summarize why the West has become fearful of Islam and Muslims? Why does this image exist? Answer by Dr. Jamal Badawi Number 1: Because we are living in …
How to Respond to Islamophobia?
“Indeed, this Qur’an guides to that which is most right” (Qur’an 17:9). The objective of the Islamophobia campaign is to plant seeds of fear about Muslims and Islam in the …
What is an Islamic Personality?
The question — “What is an Islamic personality” — comes into the Muslim mind now and again. There is no record of companions asking Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) …
Ten Years of Gitmo: An Open Letter to President Obama
As the former U.S. Army Muslim Chaplain at Guantanamo Bay, I’ve often been asked what I would say to the President if given the opportunity to share my views about …
Timbuktu—Empire of Knowledge
Introduction Imagine a city in 16th century West Africa where thousands of Black African students pondered over the latest ideas in science, mathematics, and medicine. A fabled town in the …
Interview with Ibtihaj Muhammad – Olympics 2012 Hopeful
My advice would be to reach for the stars. Never allow bias to your religion, ethnicity, or your gender to hinder you from reaching your dreams and doing what you …
Spotlight: Imam Asim of Kufa
There is perhaps no single person in our history whose name is as integrally linked to the Quran as that of Imam ‘Asim of Kufah. His name was AbuBakr and …