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 …
Contentment: A Paradise on Earth
We need to know first and foremost that God has portioned for us our provision. As long as we work, we will get what is written for us. Worship can …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Reflections on Black History Month
Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim, especially in America. It is estimated that upwards to 20 percent of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. …
Editorial: Race Against Racism and Injustice
Speaking out against racism and injustice is easy, but keeping oneself free from their poisons is not as simple. Too often people denounce racism not because they abhor it as …
Honoring the Champions of Freedom
Black History Month should symbolize for all of us the universal and timeless struggle for social justice. God Almighty has sanctified this struggle, providing humanity with the criterion for its …
African American Muslims and the Social Justice Movement
The Quran and Sunnah (authentic traditions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) are clear in articulating the purpose of revelation as being the liberation of human beings from the …
Prince Among Slaves
Prince Among Slaves is a nationally broadcast documentary, which is now a part of a major humanities outreach project. The documentary is a production of Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) in …