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Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
Was Aisha (ra) a child when she married the Prophet ﷺ? What is an appropriate age to get married? Explore the legacy of Aisha (ra) - the youngest wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)
Some of the greatest and most convincing testimonies to the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ are the multiple occasions on which he correctly predicted future events. Mohammad Elshinawy describe 30 of these predictions and how each and every one of them came to pass, just as he predicted.
"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity
How should Muslims in the modern West approach the phrase ‘Be a man’? How can the scriptures of Islam guide us, and what model do they provide?
The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective
The Prophet’s ﷺ marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh (rA) is explicitly prescribed in the Qur’an, yet it remains a topic of controversy. This paper examines the contradictory narrations that surround the marriage and the pre-Islamic sociological context in which it took place in order to understand the divine wisdom behind it.
In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God
What does it mean to rely on God, to have tawakkul? And how can you practice it in times on stress and uncertainty? Read on for a daily checklist of reminders on how to practice and nuture your reliance on God.
Do you need Islam to be an ethical person?
A common sentiment held by many is that humans can be good without religion. While our fitrah, our innate human nature, is inclined towards good, it does not necessarily mean that it knows and follows the most ethical stance. Who defines what is ethical, anyway? In this unit, students will explore why humans are in need of ethical guidance by analyzing the limitations of the fitrah. Students will recognize that even though we all have the capacity to be good, we need revelation to center our understanding of ethics. By the end of this unit, students will appreciate the transformative power of revelation and learn to apply moral excellence in their own lives through the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Navigating Palestine’s struggle through faith
Muslims all over the world are witnessing the senseless violence and destruction against our Palestinian sisters and brothers. In these difficult times, we may find ourselves frustrated and in pain as we see the loss of innocent life. Such emotions are a natural response to the atrocities taking place, but is there more we can do as Muslims? How can faith help us navigate our current crisis? The purpose of this lesson is to deepen our perspective on the presence of evil and suffering through a God-centered worldview.
Islam and homosexuality: Reframing the narrative on LGBTQ
One of the major challenges facing religious communities is the pressure to conform to the popular rhetoric of the LGBTQ movement, and to accept the movement’s stances on same-sex acts. In this unit, we help students understand what Islam says about same-sex desires and acts and empower them to challenge the principles that underlie the LGBTQ movement.
Fasting and zakat: Winning through sacrifice
It is natural for Muslim youth to wonder about the purpose of rituals in Islam, specifically those that require sacrifice. This unit takes a multi-dimensional approach to understanding sacrifice in Islam, and explores the innumerable benefits religious rituals can procure in our lives.
How can evil coexist with a merciful God?
The 'problem of evil' is a major point of contention in philosophical and religious circles. To address the topic, this unit first clarifies the terms of the debate by explaining that human knowledge can never encompass the reality of 'goodness' or 'evil.' It then surveys how Islamic theodicies have responded to the problem of evil. The unit concludes by inviting students to explore how the prophetic model allows them to find meaning and be inspired to act positively in a world where 'evil' exists.
Conscious or coerced: Divine decree in Islam
This unit explores a difficult question brought up by Muslim youth and adults alike: if God has knowledge of all things and we are subject to His will and power, then how do we have free will? Students will explore the Qur'anic discourse on predestination and free will to equip them with the tools to navigate and resolve this apparent paradox.