The Arabic word hayaa’ is a powerful and rich word with extensive meanings. Loosely translated as “modesty,” hayaa’ is linguistically linked to hayaa (life, to be alive), and the lack …
Hadith 20 — The Concept of Haya’
An Excerpt from Commentary on the Forty Hadith of Imam Al-Nawawi Timeless Prophetic Gems of Guidance and Wisdom – Abū Masʼūd ʼUqbah bin ʼAmr al-Anṣārī al-Badrī reported that the Messenger …
A Piece of Cloth on Your Head
The new Muslim woman, during her conversion process, goes through a transformation involving her core beliefs and worldview; this affects both her physical appearance and her mannerisms. This change is …
A Quest for Understanding the Islamic Moral Code
Dr. Jamal Badawi is one of the foremost Islamic scholars of North America. Currently, he is “Professor Emeritus” at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. During its May, …