An organized minority can act and appear like a majority. This is part of our high school civics knowledge. One of our founding fathers—Benjamin Franklin—also reminded us about it. That …
Peace, Security and God Consciousness
Laws alone can never bring about full peace and security. This is a very important reality that sets Islam apart from all human attempts at establishing law, order, safety, and …
How to Attain Humility in Prayers
In an environment with countless distractions, how can we make our prayers more beneficial for ourselves? Following is an excerpt from Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship, a compilation of Imam …
The Complete Islamic Personality
It is well known and understood that Islam is a holistic system that impacts all areas of a person’s life. We hear this often but do we really know what …
Returning to Allah
Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who …
Pure Submission: The Prayer of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh)
Indeed, we cannot give of something if we do not own it. The one who does not possess something cannot dispense it to others. If I do not have peace …
Beautifying the Heart with Sincerity
In The Alchemy of Happiness, Imam Al-Ghazali writes: ”His five senses are like five doors opening on the external world; but, more wonderful than this, his heart has a window …
Fatimah bint Sa’d al Khayr
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 Strong Believer
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: The strong believer is better and more beloved to God than the weak believer, while there is good in both. So …
Spiritual Awakening: Beautifying the Heart and Life
We, human beings, of past, present and future, are in absolute need of Divine grace and the opportunity to earn His pleasure. Our human power — no matter how great …