He sits outside of his house hiding behind a bush. His eyes are on the front door waiting for it to open. The seconds feel like hours as sweat drips …
Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdadi – The Last Great Hadith Scholar of Baghdad
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 …
Nature of Suffering
Too often when we face some difficulties or experience some sort of loss, we feel sorry for ourselves. We wonder why we are suffering, and what we did to deserve …
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 …