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What is the purpose of the unique pairings and sequence of Allah's names in Surah Al-Hashr? How can it increase our knowledge of God and bring us closer to Him?
This essay explores the global protests against the genocide in Palestine, emphasizing that Muslim advocacy should go beyond reactive measures. It calls for anchoring actions in an Islamic framework centered on gheerah—a concept of protective jealousy that fosters solidarity and purpose. By embracing a gheerah mindset, Muslims can align their actions with Islamic teachings, uphold dignity (ʿizza), and lead a more intentional and principled life.
What are Muslims worth in the world? We must take heed of the dangers of centralizing a specifically secular, capitalist perception of value and redirect our focus to the true essence of value that awaits us in the afterlife.
A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u
An exploration of Nana Asma'u’s life, writings and educational advocacy for Muslim women in West Africa with a focus on her poem, A Plea to Saintly Women.
How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide
In this Ramadan guide for new and newly-practicing Muslims, learn about the virtues of fasting, why we fast, and what we hope to gain through our acts of worship in Ramadan.
Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year
Islam offers opportunities for intense spiritual experiences. Of the greatest of such opportunities are the last 10 days of Ramadan. By far however, there is no day or night that has been emphasized more than the night known as laylat al-qadr (the Night of Decree).
eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader
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.