Prophet Muhammad, 1447 years ago, announced his Islamic mission and since then opposition has been pursued by those whose beliefs and ways of life were/are challenged by the deen of …
How Can We Change the Narratives?
It is January 7, 2015 and winter has finally arrived, infiltrating my coat with icy fingers. Craving strong coffee, served in a glass in the French-North African style, I enter …
Offering Goodness in Return for Evil
When terrors attacks take place that put Muslims once again in the spotlight, or when vicious smears are published about the Prophet, peace be upon him, or when media commentators …
Take Back the News: Having Our Own Narrative
It seems that every time an act of terrorism is performed in the name of Islam, reporting and discussions in the mainstream media and social media tend to follow a …
There’s an Elephant In the Room
The attack on the office of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, killing 12 people and injuring others, was the terrorist act of two brothers, Said and Cherif Kouach. According to …
Don’t Wait to Seek Help When It’s Needed
As I sat there looking at her pale face with tears streaming down her cheeks, I thought of all of the other cases in which people waited so long to …
Dawah: The Divine Methodology
Dawah, calling people to Allah and His religion, is an obligation upon every Muslim man and woman. The Holy Quran tells us dawah is one of the most important acts …
#AllLivesMatter #ChapelHillShooting
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 …
Adiyy ibn Hatim
When the Prophet (pbuh) announced openly his call to guidance and truth and Arabs from one region after another accepted his teachings, Adiyy, an Arab king who was the son …
Dealing with Deniers of Divine Reality
Freedom of choice is a unique privilege and blessing enjoyed by mankind. This choice is given not without purpose, however. It is central to the divine plan. As the Qur’an …