How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
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Changed by the Qur’an
Changed by the Qur’an is intended as a practical guide to remove the spiritual and intellectual barriers between every Muslim and their personal transformative relationship with the Qur’an
Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)
The Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer companion journal helps Muslims improve their prayer. It includes commentary and gems for each step of salah, and journaling space for your reflections on your journey to life-changing prayers.
The Inimitable Qur’an: The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Archived)
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyRead the updated version of ‘The Inimitable Qur’an’. To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here.
The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Archived)
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyRead the updated version of ‘The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’. To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here.
It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog
Shaimaa Kraba“Once upon a time . . . ” is how most fairy tales begin. In real life, it’s how single mothers begin sentences about who they were before everything changed. There was a time we believed life would be beautiful for us. Somewhere along the way, that kind of beauty became harder to reach. Not by...
Post-Ramadan Highs and Lows: How to Protect Your Faith in 4 Steps | Blog
Tarek GhanemEver wondered why our experience in the last ten days of Ramadan, or on its 27th night, diminishes so quickly after the month ends? Where do the light, faith, inspiration to do more, and sense of elation go? Why is it that they are sometimes overtaken by sluggishness, boredom, spiritual emptiness,...
Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars
Dr. Usaama al-AzamiWhy should Muslims seek Islamic knowledge from ulamāʾ, known as scholars of Islam? Learn about the importance of seeking guidance from islamic scholars and why it is essential towards upholding our practice of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation
Ahmed Bin Qasim!هم کیا چاہتے؟ آزادی !آزادی کا مطلب کیا؟ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ!تیرا میرا رشتہ کیا؟ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُHum kyā chahtay? Azādi!Azādi kā matlab kyā? Lāʾilāhaʾillā-llāh!Terā merā rishtā kyā? Lāʾilāhaʾillā-llāh!(What do we want? Liberation!What does liberation mean? That there is no God...
Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age
Sh. Ibrahim HindyImages of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of millions of pilgrims, they experience amazement and wonderment. People often ask, “Why is the Hajj important?” or “What is the...
How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanA flurry of highly curated images, sounds, videos, lights and colors designed to captivate our minds flood our consciousness on a daily basis. Mass production of food products engineered in labs to tease our taste buds fill our pantries and satiate our appetites. Intoxicants have never been more...
Although it is common to perform Istikhara for big decisions, the early generations would seek Allah’s guidance for many various matters. Explore a comprehensive blog on Istikhara, the prayer for guidance.
Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars
Dr. Usaama al-AzamiWhy should Muslims seek Islamic knowledge from ulamāʾ, known as scholars of Islam? Learn about the importance of seeking guidance from islamic scholars and why it is essential towards upholding our practice of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation
Ahmed Bin Qasim!هم کیا چاہتے؟ آزادی !آزادی کا مطلب کیا؟ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ!تیرا میرا رشتہ کیا؟ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُHum kyā chahtay? Azādi!Azādi kā matlab kyā? Lāʾilāhaʾillā-llāh!Terā merā rishtā kyā? Lāʾilāhaʾillā-llāh!(What do we want? Liberation!What does liberation mean? That there is no God...
Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age
Sh. Ibrahim HindyImages of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of millions of pilgrims, they experience amazement and wonderment. People often ask, “Why is the Hajj important?” or “What is the...
How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanA flurry of highly curated images, sounds, videos, lights and colors designed to captivate our minds flood our consciousness on a daily basis. Mass production of food products engineered in labs to tease our taste buds fill our pantries and satiate our appetites. Intoxicants have never been more...
Although it is common to perform Istikhara for big decisions, the early generations would seek Allah’s guidance for many various matters. Explore a comprehensive blog on Istikhara, the prayer for guidance.
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles
Dr. Hassan Elwan
What is your spiritual attachment style? Explore how our belief in divine love can effect our attachment to God scale and how our image of God influences how we relate to Him.
How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach
Dr. Jihad Saafir
Adolescence is always a time of unexpected challenges and tumultuous emotions, but for Muslims growing up in the West, it is particularly frightening. During this fraught period, Muslim youth are burdened with the difficult task of negotiating religious identity amidst racial and class hierarchies,...
A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times
Hanif Fouse
One of the greatest factors that increases one’s faith is seeing revelation come alive. It is one thing to read the Qur’an and prophetic traditions without seeing their practical applications and manifestations. It is another thing altogether to experience the truth of revelation firsthand in one’s...
Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents
Sarah Sultan
For part one of this parenting series, read: Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting I. Case Study Before they got married, Mona and Ibrahim grew up in traditional households that valued high achievement and reverence for those in authority. They looked forward to building a...
8 Questions Your Muslim Teens Are Asking | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
Our students and children are naturally inquisitive. Out of their curiosity, they often ask questions about our beliefs and the things we do. Sometimes, even as teachers, we ourselves don’t know how to articulate a proper answer. Although life experiences may have given us certainty in our faith,...
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles
Dr. Hassan Elwan
What is your spiritual attachment style? Explore how our belief in divine love can effect our attachment to God scale and how our image of God influences how we relate to Him.
How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach
Dr. Jihad Saafir
Adolescence is always a time of unexpected challenges and tumultuous emotions, but for Muslims growing up in the West, it is particularly frightening. During this fraught period, Muslim youth are burdened with the difficult task of negotiating religious identity amidst racial and class hierarchies,...
A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times
Hanif Fouse
One of the greatest factors that increases one’s faith is seeing revelation come alive. It is one thing to read the Qur’an and prophetic traditions without seeing their practical applications and manifestations. It is another thing altogether to experience the truth of revelation firsthand in one’s...
Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents
Sarah Sultan
For part one of this parenting series, read: Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting I. Case Study Before they got married, Mona and Ibrahim grew up in traditional households that valued high achievement and reverence for those in authority. They looked forward to building a...
8 Questions Your Muslim Teens Are Asking | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
Our students and children are naturally inquisitive. Out of their curiosity, they often ask questions about our beliefs and the things we do. Sometimes, even as teachers, we ourselves don’t know how to articulate a proper answer. Although life experiences may have given us certainty in our faith,...
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, announcements, and short reflections from our team. A space for timely updates and lighter reads to keep you connected with our work.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, announcements, and short reflections from our team. A space for timely updates and lighter reads to keep you connected with our work.
The Importance of Making Ramadan a "Big Deal" for Your Family | Blog
Sh. Ibrahim Hindy
As we prepare ourselves for this incredible month, we should also be thinking about how our children will receive the month of Ramadan.
The Martyrs of Gaza are Soaring in the Heavens | Blog
Dr. Omar Suleiman
With the unfolding of horrific events in Gaza, our hearts and minds cannot focus on anything else. But these emotions, ranging from sadness to anger, are signs of a beating heart. We must channel these emotions to act courageously in a way that is pleasing to Allah. The senseless killing of...
How Do I Ask Allah for Forgiveness? | Blog
Roohi Tahir
What are major sins and minor sins in Islam? The first step to asking for forgiveness is knowing what to repent from. Scholars differ over what exactly constitutes a major or a minor sin. It is generally accepted that sins that Allah has designated a specific punishment for are considered major...
How Can I Help Palestine? | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
This is a summarized excerpt of a full conversation: How to Become an Indomitable Ummah between Imam Tom Facchine, Sh. Mikael Smith, and Ust. Sami Hamdi. If there was ever a time to be united, it is now. It is time to find guidance through the Qur’an and the legacy of our Prophet ﷺ to reignite our...
Jealousy for Faith and the Ummah: Developing a Gheerah Mindset | Blog
Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally
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...
