Being the son of a prominent scholar of Baghdad, the heart of the Islamic intellectual world, Abubakr b. Ahmad was blessed with the most scholarly of environments. His father provided …
Living a Balanced Life
Closing his eyes, he lies in bed awake, unable to sleep. There are too many things on his mind that he finds it difficult to doze off. What did he …
The Concept of Shukr in Islam
As Muslims, it is our foremost duty to say shukr to Allah (SWT) for all of His blessings. It is helpful, therefore, to know in a deeper way what shukr …
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 …
Helpful Tips for Children to Commemorate the Prophet’s Life
Talking about Prophet Muhammad’s life and following in his footsteps should be a daily practice for Muslim families. We continue to love, respect, and obey Prophet Muhammad as the human …
Teaching Children the Love of Learning and Time Management
This article examines how children can be taught to develop a love for learning based on the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon …
Women and Men: Complementary Halves
Sarah had heard many negative characterizations of Islam, especially that the religion oppressed women. She didn’t spend much time thinking about these things, one way or the other. It remained …
Attitude of Gratitude
“When it rains, it really does pour,” she said aloud. “Why do horrible things happen to me?” It was just too easy to think this way, to look around and …
Hayaa’ – A Virtue Forgotten in Our Times
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 …
Family Structure: The Complete Puzzle
I have seen it all too often—the woman who complains that her husband takes her daughter’s side;or a grandmother (either maternal or paternal) living in the home is spoiling the …