# Yaqeen Institute — Research Papers **URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/papers **Total papers:** 244 Free, peer-reviewed research papers from Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research on Islamic theology, Qur'an, hadith, Islamic law (fiqh), history, and contemporary social issues. Every paper is free to read, share, and cite. Each entry links to the full paper text in Markdown. ## Papers - [Female Scholars in Islamic History: Revisiting Their Pivotal Role](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/female-scholars-in-islamic-history-revisiting-their-pivotal-role.md) — Jude Elziq · 2026-04-30 — Picture this: It is the nineteenth century, and we are seated in the halls of a European university library. This academic space is predominantly male-exclusive, its tall shelves lined with literature - [Hindutva and Anti-Muslim Violence: How to Navigate Hindu Supremacy](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/hindutva-and-anti-muslim-violence-how-to-navigate-hindu-supremacy.md) — Safa Ahmed · 2026-03-10 — Hindutva does not only harm Muslims in India; it has found resonance in diasporic communities, involves itself in transnational repression, and openly pledges its allegiance to other far-right movemen - [The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah: An Annotated Translation of Imam al-Zarkashi’s Treatise on the Islamic Testimony of Faith](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-la-ilaha-illa-allah-an-annotated-translation-of-imam-al-zarkashis-treatise-on-the-islamic-testimony-of-faith.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb, Tarek Ghanem · 2025-12-17 — In the forty-seventh sūra of the Qur’an, Sūrat Muḥammad, God commands, “So know that there is no deity except Allah.” What makes this command especially striking is its timing; it was revealed approxi - [The Divine Wisdom Behind the Pairing of Allah's Names in the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-divine-wisdom-behind-the-pairing-of-allahs-names-in-the-quran.md) — Jinan Yousef · 2025-12-11 — “Allah has ninety-nine names. Whoever preserves (ahsaha or hafidhaha) them will enter Paradise.” Such was the teaching of the Prophet ﷺ. Many of us have heard this hadith, but fewer of us have interna - [Love and Hate for God’s Sake: Revisiting the Doctrine of al-Wala’ wal-Bara’](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/love-and-hate-for-gods-sake-revisiting-the-doctrine-of-al-wala-wal-bara.md) — Dr. Hatem al-Haj · 2025-11-07 — Properly reconciling commitment to God and compassion for man is among the most pressing needs of today’s world. It is no secret that Muslims’ relationship with the “other” (including fellow believers - [Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/marriage-and-gender-roles-in-islam-beyond-rights-and-duties.md) — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek · 2025-10-02 — Over the past two centuries, Muslim societies confronted what often felt like insurmountable trials: from colonial domination and military defeat to political fragmentation and institutional decay. An - [Virtues of Surah al-Baqara: Healing and Protection in the Qur’an’s Longest Chapter](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/virtues-of-surah-al-baqara-healing-and-protection-in-the-qurans-longest-chapter.md) — Sh. Suleiman Hani · 2025-08-29 — One night, standing underneath the vast stretch of the starry sky, Usayd ibn Ḥuḍayr found himself reciting Surah al-Baqara. His horse, tied beside him, suddenly grew agitated. When Ibn Ḥuḍayr paused h - [Surah al-Fatiha’s Benefits and Virtues: The Greatest Surah in the Qur’an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/surah-al-fatihas-benefits-and-virtues-the-greatest-surah-in-the-quran.md) — Sh. Suleiman Hani · 2025-05-09 — Surah al-Fatiha is the greatest surah in the Qur’an, the foundation of Islam, the summary of truth, a healing for illnesses, a comfort for worries, a protection, and a fortress. Surah Al-Fatiha is an - [The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Jabbar: The Compeller and Mender of Broken Hearts](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-jabbar-the-compeller-and-mender-of-broken-hearts.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2025-03-29 — She sat there for days, paralyzed by shock, having witnessed her dreams get shattered forever—or so she thought. A short time later, al-Jabbār had mended her broken heart and recreated for her an even - [Who Are the Chosen Ones? The Qur’an’s Correction of the Bible on the Election of the Children of Israel](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/who-are-the-chosen-ones-the-qurans-correction-of-the-bible-on-the-election-of-the-children-of-israel.md) — Dr. Louay Fatoohi · 2024-12-27 — This article will try to show that distinguishing between different Qur’anic terms clarifies the exact meaning of the chosenness of the Israelites and related concepts. The result is a simple, coheren - [Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-the-quran-still-relevant-today-the-timeless-universality-of-quranic-teachings.md) — Mohannad Abusarah · 2024-11-26 — Muslims through the ages have believed that the Qur’anic teachings are universal and that even specific verses contain teachings and rulings of universal applicability for all times and places. In thi - [Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/raising-resilient-muslim-youth-strategies-for-building-a-strong-muslim-identity-in-children.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2024-09-04 — How could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how In Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide. - [Breaking Free: Unshackling the Muslim Mind from Secular Thought and Reestablishing the Islamic Personality](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/breaking-free-unshackling-the-muslim-mind-from-secular-thought-and-reestablishing-the-islamic-personality.md) — Daniyah Hannini · 2024-08-12 — You do you.You’re the captain of your own ship.My body, my choice. These and similar platitudes have embedded themselves in both modern vernacular and the individual psyche. Charles Taylor has describ - [Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment of Slaves in the Minhāj fī shuʿab al-īmān of al-Ḥalīmī](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/slavery-and-emancipation-in-the-sharia-the-islamic-framework-for-ethical-treatment-of-slaves-in-the-minhaj-fi-shuab-al-iman-of-al-halimi.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2024-07-17 — Translated and Annotated by Jonathan A. C. Brown The moral problem of slavery The topic of slavery is not an easy one. In part this is because many today live in societies still shaped by slavery’s ra - [Imam al-Suyūṭī and Symmetry in the Qur'an: Understanding the Connection Between the Beginning and Ending of Surahs](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/imam-al-suyuti-and-symmetry-in-the-quran-understanding-the-connection-between-the-beginning-and-ending-of-surahs.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2024-06-27 — The Qur’an is a shoreless ocean of treasures. It enhances your ability to transform your spirit through deeper tadabbur (contemplation) of the Qur’an in general, and in particular, through recognizing - [Are Some Qur'anic Verses More Virtuous Than Others? Reconciling Diverse Scholarly Views](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-some-quranic-verses-more-virtuous-than-others-reconciling-diverse-scholarly-views.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2024-06-07 — If the Qur’an is God’s speech, how can some Qur'anic verses be more important than the others? How do we reconcile diverse scholarly views about the concept of superiority (tafḍīl) in the Qur'an? - [From Gaza to Islam: Understanding the Qur'an's Transformative Power](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/from-gaza-to-islam-understanding-the-qurans-transformative-power.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2024-04-22 — Amid the devastating genocide raging through Gaza, from the rubble emerges an indestructible light that has captivated the hearts of people across the world—the faith and resilience of the people of G - [How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-does-ramadan-work-a-beginners-guide.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2024-03-08 — Learn about the virtues of fasting in general, the spirit of the practice, why we fast, and what moral, psychological, and spiritual outcomes are desired. - [How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-get-closer-to-allah-exploring-the-sequence-of-allahs-names-in-surah-al-hashr.md) — Jinan Yousef · 2024-03-04 — As Muslims, our purpose is knowing Allah and worshiping Him. However, in an age of autonomy of the self, the very idea of submission and worship can be hard for some people to comprehend or even fully - [How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-overcome-addiction-through-faith-ibn-al-qayyims-rehabilitation-program.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2024-01-04 — A 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 te - [Uniting the Ummah: Strategies to Foster Solidarity with Uyghur Muslims](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/uniting-the-ummah-strategies-to-foster-solidarity-with-uyghur-muslims.md) — Shahd Fulath Khan, Hala Bucheeri, Arzu Gul, Dr. Dilmurat Mahmut · 2023-12-27 — Connection to the community is a vital component of thriving religiosity for Muslims and provides a sense of belonging that is commonly used in the field of psychology to refer to the human need for a - [Abrogated Rulings in the Qur’an: Discerning their Divine Wisdom](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/abrogated-rulings-in-the-quran-discerning-their-divine-wisdom.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2023-12-27 — Abrogation in the Qur’an refers to the phenomenon of a later verse changing or altering a ruling established by a verse revealed earlier, either in whole or in part. Later scholars developed diverging - [The First Codex: Abu Bakr's Compilation of the Qur’an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-first-codex-abu-bakrs-compilation-of-the-quran.md) — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2023-12-11 — How exactly did the Qur’an come to be preserved in writing? The Islamic tradition provides a considerably detailed narrative of the Qur’an’s textual preservation. The Qur’an was written down by scribe - [Are All Religions the Same? Islam and the False Promise of Perennialism](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-all-religions-the-same-islam-and-the-false-promise-of-perennialism.md) — Tom Facchine · 2023-09-13 — Martin Lings the perennialist Most English-speaking Muslims are familiar with the biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ written by Martin Lings, entitled Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources - [Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamic-parenting-strategies-how-to-help-children-feel-safe-in-their-attachment-to-god-and-parents.md) — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad · 2023-08-31 — 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 th - [How to Deal With Racism: Lessons From West African Scholars’ Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-overcome-racism-lessons-from-west-african-scholars-tafsir-of-surat-al-hujurat.md) — Imam Dawud Walid · 2023-06-23 — Of the chapters in the Qur’an, Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt is the most concise and comprehensive in regards to conflict resolution and management. One of the socio-political conflicts which this chapter addresse - [Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/parenting-style-and-our-relationship-with-god-the-influence-of-parental-love-on-our-perception-of-god.md) — Dr. Osman Umarji, Dr. Hassan Elwan · 2023-06-20 — One of the most foundational Islamic beliefs is the acknowledgment of Allah’s sovereignty. Sovereignty refers to Allah’s absolute ownership, power, and supreme authority over the universe. Allah refer - [Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-we-need-ulama-the-importance-of-seeking-islamic-knowledge-from-scholars.md) — Dr. Usaama al-Azami · 2023-05-04 — Why 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 pr - [On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power: The Heart's Joy in Remembering Laylat al-Qadr by Ibn al-ʿIrāqī](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/on-the-timing-and-virtues-of-the-night-of-power-the-hearts-joy-in-remembering-laylat-al-qadr-by-ibn-al-iraqi.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2023-04-12 — This paper explores the different scholarly opinions on the timing and signs of Laylat al-Qadr with proof from prophetic reports. - [Understanding the Qur'an Through the Names and Attributes of Allah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/approaching-the-quran-through-the-names-of-allah.md) — Jinan Yousef · 2023-03-30 — Approaching the Qur’an through Allah’s names impacts the way we receive its message. This paper contextualizes the messages of the Qur’an through the names that Allah mentions to help you connect to A - [Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/etiquette-as-spiritual-nourishment-the-adab-of-the-student-according-to-al-ghazali-and-al-isfahani.md) — Dr. Yasien Mohamed · 2023-03-01 — This essay is devoted to the etiquette (adab) of the student as understood by two classical Islamic ethicists of the eleventh century, al-Iṣfahānī (d. 1040) and al-Ghazālī (d. 1111). For them, adab as - [The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-qurans-engagement-with-christian-and-jewish-literature.md) — Taha Soomro, Sharif Randhawa · 2023-02-28 — The Qur’an is God’s final revelation and the ultimate source of spiritual guidance for humanity. One of the primary ways in which it imparts this guidance is through narrative, by frequently telling s - [A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-plea-to-saintly-women-the-life-and-legacy-of-nana-asmau.md) — Faatimah Knight · 2023-01-10 — Nana Asma’u bint Uthman (1793-1864) was a Muslim scholar and prolific poet from the West African Sahel. She was the daughter of Shaykh Uthman ibn Muhammad ibn Uthman ibn Salih (d. 1817), known as Uthm - [Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/belief-in-divine-love-discovering-spiritual-attachment-styles.md) — Dr. Hassan Elwan, Dr. Osman Umarji · 2022-12-29 — 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 the Qur'an Was Preserved During the Prophet's ﷺ Time: Mechanisms of Oral and Written Transmission](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-the-quran-was-preserved-during-the-prophets-time-mechanisms-of-oral-and-written-transmission.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2022-12-05 — This article examines the various ways the Prophet ﷺ and his companions disseminated the Qur’an within an oral culture and how the Prophet ﷺ organized the transcription of the text in a widely unlette - [Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/building-resilience-the-psychology-behind-raising-unapologetic-muslim-children.md) — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad · 2022-11-08 — What does Islam teach us about raising resilient children? Explore a holistic and psychological approach towards Islamic parenting, rooted in the worship and connection with God. - [Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-truth-in-a-post-truth-world.md) — Dr. Tamara Gray · 2022-10-26 — It was a cold winter day and bits of icy snow were still falling on the windshield. I was in the passenger seat of our station wagon and my mother’s mouth was set in “stress.” She said, “When we go in - [How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-raise-religious-teens-a-self-determination-theory-approach.md) — Dr. Jihad Saafir, Dr. Osman Umarji · 2022-10-24 — 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 burd - [Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-the-lgbt-question-reframing-the-narrative.md) — Yaqeen Institute · 2022-10-07 — What does Islam say about LGBT, gender and sexual morality? This article sets out to distinguish modern worldviews and explore Islam's view on gender, sex, and sexual morality. - [Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/saving-truth-and-beauty-the-destruction-of-nature-and-the-islamic-solution.md) — Rhamis Kent · 2022-08-29 — The destruction of nature can be understood as a running indictment of the collective character and state of the human species. The ecological health of a given place mirrors the true ethical, spiritu - [The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-unique-storytelling-style-of-the-quran.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2022-08-15 — In this article, we explore how the Qur’anic style of storytelling is one that, while rather unconventional for some people, is replete with wisdom indicative of its Divine origins. - [Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-is-shirk-the-greatest-sin-of-all.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2022-07-25 — Why beliefs matter Humanity’s enduring fascination with the same set of existential questions—life after death, the human soul, morality, ethics and the nature of God—has compelled some anthropologist - [Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/prophetic-ethics-a-model-for-those-seeking-god-and-eternal-life.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum · 2022-07-14 — For part one in this Ethics Series, see Being a “Good Person” is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam Introduction “God is Beautiful and loves beauty,” said Muhammad ﷺ, the Final Messenger of God. And no - [The ʿUthmānic Codex: Understanding how the Qur’an was Preserved](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-uthmanic-codex-understanding-how-the-quran-was-preserved.md) — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2022-06-22 — The history of the preservation of the Qur’an has been studied and written about by Muslim scholars in extensive detail. It is a scripture that is intimately familiar to the heart and tongues of count - [The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-forgotten-muslims-how-kashmiris-breathe-islam-under-occupation.md) — Ahmed Bin Qasim · 2022-05-19 — !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? - [Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/faith-in-mind-islams-role-in-mental-health.md) — Dr. Osman Umarji · 2022-05-13 — At Yaqeen, we consider Muslim mental health research to be a top priority. In the current study we examined the role of religiosity in Muslim mental health and well-being. Traditionally, the roles of - [The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-divine-gift-of-gratitude-the-secret-of-happiness-in-the-modern-world.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2022-05-06 — Writing in The Atlantic in an article titled “Gratitude without God,” Emma Green asked the following question in the context of the annual American holiday of Thanksgiving: “Gratitude is the animus of - [Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur'an Creates Transformative Willpower](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/cultivating-faithful-enthusiasm-how-the-quran-creates-transformative-willpower.md) — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar · 2022-04-27 — The moral and spiritual providence of God What is exceptional about the mission of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, even in a history of prophetic missions that spanned millennia, is that the early Muslims not - [The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-art-of-gratitude-quranic-themes-on-shukr.md) — Dr. Tamer Desouky · 2022-04-20 — Gratitude benefits us in so many more ways than we can imagine. Learn how to express shukr in your own life and reflect on how the Qur’an offers us truly comprehensive guidance in living our most sati - [Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira'at](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-the-quran-be-recited-in-different-ways-the-meaning-and-wisdom-of-qiraat.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2022-04-13 — If the Qur’an is truly one timeless, unchanged book, how can it be read in multiple ways? This article provides a brief account of the origins and canonization of the qirāʾāt. - [An Introduction to 'Ulum-al-Qur'an: The Field of Qur'anic Studies](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-introduction-to-ulum-al-quran-the-field-of-quranic-studies.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2022-03-30 — This paper introduces the history and development of ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān, provides a mental map of its major disciplines, highlights its key classical contributions, and gives examples of how this field f - [Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/mercy-and-might-on-judgment-day-allahs-name-maliki-yawn-al-din.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Jinan Yousef · 2022-03-29 — Living for the self and the absence of moral accountability Of all the things that occupy our thoughts on a daily basis, life after death is not one of them—at least not for most people. People deal w - [The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-al-sami-the-one-who-always-listens.md) — Dr. Tahir Wyatt, Jinan Yousef · 2022-03-22 — Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing. - [The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-prophets-marriage-to-zaynab-bint-jahsh.md) — Dr. Hasan Ashraf · 2022-03-02 — The Prophet’s ﷺ marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh (rA) stands unique among all of his marriages because of its explicit pronouncement in the Qur’an. Despite the stated theological, social, and legal goals - [Being a "Good Person" is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/being-a-good-person-is-not-enough-why-ethics-need-islam.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum · 2022-01-27 — In this essay, we present how: The Prophetic ﷺ declaration that he had been sent “only to perfect noble traits of character” confirms our empirical experience that although the ethical impulse—the lov - [Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/uncovering-the-bedrock-a-primer-on-islamic-legal-maxims.md) — Amir Abu-Ghudda · 2021-12-16 — One’s confidence in the reliability of a product is often largely dependent on one’s confidence in the process that yielded the product. Substantive legal rulings similarly enjoy only as much confiden - [Mawālī: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/mawali-how-freed-slaves-and-non-arabs-contributed-to-islamic-scholarship.md) — Dr. Emad Hamdeh · 2021-09-09 — The contributions of non-Arabs and slaves to early Islamic scholarship Those unfamiliar with Islamic intellectual history might assume that most early Muslim scholars were Arabs. And some might be sur - [Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/spending-ethically-for-justice-a-muslim-response-to-the-uyghur-genocide.md) — Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally · 2021-08-19 — This paper is focused on highlighting the situation in occupied East Turkistan, explaining the persecution faced by the Uyghurs and other Muslim Turkic groups, and why it can legitimately be described - [Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/hijab-gendered-islamophobia-and-the-lived-experiences-of-muslim-women.md) — Dr. Naved Bakali · 2021-08-17 — As the world awaited the results of the 2020 US presidential election with mounting apprehension, Muslim women had ongoing conversations both online and in person, at individual and communal levels, a - [Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-anti-blackness-leaving-ignorance-behind.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2021-08-12 — This essay is adapted from my forthcoming book Islam & Anti-Blackness (Oneworld, 2022), which will provide a comprehensive discussion of this important topic. The son of ʿImrān’s dark skin was of no m - [Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/haya-more-than-just-modesty.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2021-08-05 — In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy All praise be to Allah, and may His finest peace and blessings be upon His final prophet, Muhammad ﷺ, who said, “I have not been sent exce - [The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-palestinian-struggle-through-the-prophetic-lens.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Dr. Omar Suleiman · 2021-07-31 — Is Palestine a Muslim issue? What is the Islamic response to the Palestinian question? 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I have taken this opportunity to add some material as well, especially in - [Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/fard-kifayah-the-principle-of-communal-responsibility-in-islam.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb · 2021-06-10 — In a world where the dominant culture is becoming increasingly individualistic and social isolation is on the rise, there is a need to revisit the factors necessary for Muslim communities to prosper. - [Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/justice-and-charity-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada.md) — Dr. Katherine Bullock, Areeb Daimee · 2021-06-03 — The critical importance of zakat within Islam is one of the greatest reminders of Islam’s enduring commitment to economic justice. In Destiny Disrupted, Ansary points out that withholding zakat is the - [The Preserved Practice: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-preserved-practice-a-study-of-zakat-work-in-canada.md) — Dr. Katherine Bullock, Areeb Daimee · 2021-06-02 — Anyone who has looked with some depth at the Islamic institution of zakat will be transformed by the profundity of its wisdom in addressing more than one important aspect of community building. Althou - [Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/holistic-healing-islams-legacy-of-mental-health.md) — Dr. Rania Awaad, Danah Elsayed, Hosam Helal · 2021-05-27 — Islamic intellectual heritage has squarely recognized mental health and played an active role in cultivating mental wellbeing—starting from the Prophet ﷺ and his companions (RAA) and inspiring Muslim - [The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-art-of-worship-how-to-make-the-most-of-ramadan-nights.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum · 2021-04-29 — Worship is an art. It is an art that every worshipper must master. Yet few ever do. This article offers five simple steps toward mastering the art of worship. - [Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/keys-to-tadabbur-how-to-reflect-deeply-on-the-quran.md) — Sh. Yousef Wahb, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2021-04-22 — Treasure is spelled tadabbur The Qur’an is the “rope of Allah”; whoever grabs onto it will be saved, and whoever loosens his grip will be destroyed. The Qur’an is also the “spirit He revealed.” Allah - [eBook | A Du’a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/ebook-a-dua-a-day-prophetic-prayers-for-ramadan.md) — Yaqeen Institute · 2021-04-19 — One of the greatest acts of devotion that we can perform in the blessed month of Ramadan, and at any other time for that matter, is supplication (du’a). The Prophet ﷺ said, “Supplication is (the essen - [eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/ebook-quran-30for30-the-companion-reader.md) — Yaqeen Institute · 2021-04-19 — The Qur’an is brimming with lessons, stories, guidelines, and rulings for the believer. Every surah carefully placed, every section organized perfectly. So how are these Qur’anic chapters related to e - [Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/charity-under-uncertainty-ramadan-giving-in-a-pandemic.md) — Dr. Osman Umarji · 2021-04-08 — Charity is an important factor in balancing the allocation of resources in society., Charity is also an important factor in disciplining the nafs (soul) and spiritual growth. Due to its numerous benef - [The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-months-ordained-by-allah-reviving-the-islamic-calendar.md) — Yaqeen Institute · 2021-04-01 — The Islamic (Hijrī) calendar is the standard measure of time in the Qur’an and Sunnah, and plays an integral role in the lives of Muslims. It is used for annual ritual worship such as paying the alms- - [Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/hijab-spotlighting-servitude-to-god.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2021-03-25 — This paper focuses on the spiritual dimensions of the hijab, to read more about the legal definition of hijab go here. Introduction One of the most contentious debates about Islam and Muslim women in - [Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed.md) — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek · 2021-03-25 — This paper covers the legal definition of hijab, to read more about the servitude of hijab and its spiritual dimensions go here. Introduction When it comes to the obligation for a Muslim woman to cove - [Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/talking-to-teens-about-drugs-a-quranic-approach.md) — Dr. Jibran Khokhar · 2021-03-05 — Drug and alcohol use in adolescence is often a popular topic in media stories and pop culture but, due to the stigma associated with substance use amongst Muslims, does not get the same attention in t - [Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/coping-with-pandemics-psychological-and-spiritual-lessons-from-islamic-history.md) — Dr. Rania Awaad, Yusif Salaam Conn, Meve Nursoy-Demir, Hosam Helal, Dr. Sara Maklad, Dr. Iman Farajallah · 2021-02-04 — Though the COVID-19 pandemic may seem novel, pandemics are not new to the greater human experience. This paper highlights the psychological and spiritual coping mechanisms that early Muslims drew upon - [The "Constitution" of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-constitution-of-medina-translation-commentary-and-meaning-today.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum · 2021-02-04 — The great twentieth-century Indian scholar of Sīrah, Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah, declared it to be the first-ever written constitution in human history, and the label has stuck. In the public sphere, it - [Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-iii-do-you-really-believe-in-angels.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2021-01-22 — The ‘In Pursuit of Conviction’ series aims to instill confidence in the core pillars of the Islamic worldview. This article addresses the second pillar of faith: belief in angels. This belief is often - [What is a Madhhab? 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Certainly - [Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/taking-account-of-tech-fulfilling-our-personhood-in-the-smartphone-era.md) — Dr. Zara Khan · 2020-10-29 — But random reflections on the human condition need, like beads, to be strung on a connecting thread…this thread should be the Islamic concept of Man as God’s Viceroy on this beautiful but transient ea - [A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur’an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-path-straightened-out-perspectives-on-human-nature-in-the-quran.md) — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar · 2020-10-22 — The Qur’an stimulated inquiry into external physical nature, one of the four loci of the divine signs—human nature, history, and society being the rest of the quartet. For billions, the Qur’an has pro - [Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/perspectives-on-islamic-psychology-healing-of-emotions-in-the-quran.md) — Dr. Yasien Mohamed · 2020-10-01 — It took modern psychology a century to realize that human behavior is not only determined by physiological instincts but that human consciousness also plays an important role. Hence the emergence of c - [Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/women-in-the-quran-appreciating-female-faith-wisdom-and-knowledge.md) — Celene Ibrahim · 2020-09-24 — In Qur’anic stories, more often than not we find depictions of women possessing notable wisdom, resolve, piety, and strength of character. 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The unprecedented developments that human society has gone through since industrialization have made dramati - [Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society's Death Anxiety](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/facing-our-fear-reflecting-on-modern-societys-death-anxiety.md) — Dr. Tarek Younis · 2020-07-23 — Many will be touched by death in this pandemic; thus, it is important to emphasize that this piece is not intended for those grieving. 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It is considered a virtue by many people to selflessly love others for God’s sake, or to love - [Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/atheism-and-radical-skepticism-ibn-taymiyyahs-epistemic-critique.md) — Dr. Nazir Khan · 2020-07-07 — Epistemology is the academic discipline that addresses the question, “How do I know what I know?” In other words, it studies how knowledge is established, what makes a belief justified, what constitut - [Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reviving-the-waqf-tradition-moral-imagination-and-the-structural-causes-of-poverty.md) — Dr. Zara Khan · 2020-07-02 — This paper builds on recent research classifying Islamic charitable endowments—the institution of the waqf—into distinct stages of historical and institutional development. It aims to imagine how the - [The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-systematic-rohingya-genocide-and-the-muslim-moral-imperative.md) — Dr. Naved Bakali, Hassam Munir · 2020-06-25 — The Rohingya refugee crisis is one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of our generation. As of July 2025, over 1.1 million Rohingya have been expelled from their homes in Rakhine state, Myanmar, s - [The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-green-scare-islamophobia-foreign-policy-and-the-making-of-american-identity.md) — Akan Malici · 2020-06-23 — Governments have an incentive to exaggerate foreign danger or even manufacture it. Doing so strengthens the state’s identity and facilitates the government’s social control over its people. Toward the - [Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/introduction-to-ijaz-al-quran-the-miraculous-nature-of-the-quran.md) — Sh. Suleiman Hani · 2020-06-18 — This article serves as the first essay in a series on the topic of iʿjāz al-Qur’ān, the miraculous nature of the Qur’an, and addresses the foundations of iʿjāz, its history, scope, and facets, as well - [There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/fake-news-is-nothing-new-misinformation-and-islamic-critical-epistemology.md) — Arnold Yasin Mol, Jeroen Vlug · 2020-06-11 — There has always been Fake News World crises are not new to us. In our short lifespans, there have been multiple genocides, such as in Bosnia and Rwanda, and immense droughts and mass starvation, as i - [The Meaning of Forbearance in Islam: Allah's Name al-Halim (99 Names of Allah)](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-forbearance-in-islam-allahs-name-al-halim.md) — Jinan Yousef · 2020-06-04 — لا إله إلا اللهُ العظيمُ الحليمُ ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ العرش العظيم ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ السماوات وربُّ الأرضِ ، لا إله إلا الله رَبُّ الْعَرشِ الكريمLā ilāha illā Allāh al-ʿaẓīm al-ḥalīm. Lā ilā - [eBook | Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/ebook-prophetic-prayers-for-relief-and-protection.md) — Dr. Tahir Wyatt · 2020-05-20 — Asking Allah for help is one of the best ways we can come closer to Him and express our vulnerability and need for Him. Reference this collection of 16 du'as when you are feeling the most vulnerable. - [Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tahajjud-fuel-for-the-self-and-society.md) — Dr. Tamara Gray · 2020-05-19 — Damascus is a beautiful city. Jasmine vines and bright purple bougainvillea flowers grow on balconies all over the city and jacaranda trees sneak up in the small spaces between blocks and buildings. I - [Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/coping-with-grief-a-spiritual-and-psychological-guide.md) — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad · 2020-05-12 — Grief What is grief? Grief is a natural and emotional reaction to the loss of someone or something important to you. The loss can be a person, an object, or even a way of life. During a time of loss, - [Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/closer-in-quarantine-a-study-of-successful-marriage-in-social-isolation.md) — Menahal Begawala, Dr. Osman Umarji · 2020-05-07 — We are living in unprecedented times with stressors that span social isolation to job uncertainty and everything in between. During this time, there may be added pressure on marriages. Issues that may - [The Spiritual Psychology of Worship](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-spiritual-psychology-of-worship.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2020-04-30 — Many young Muslims have grown up dreading acts of worship, viewing them as cumbersome tasks devoid of any meaning or fulfillment. 58% of respondents to a Yaqeen Institute survey of Muslims from the Un - [How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-muslims-feel-about-ramadan-2020-a-report.md) — Dr. Osman Umarji, Hajer Nakua · 2020-04-28 — As we begin an unprecedented Ramadan, Muslims are trying to figure out how to approach this blessed month while being isolated at home and without access to the masjid. How do they anticipate their ex - [Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reframing-ramadan-how-to-flourish-while-the-masjids-are-closed.md) — Dr. Omar Husain, Dr. Osman Umarji · 2020-04-23 — On Friday, March 12, 2020, religious leaders and board members at masjids across the country made the excruciating decision to suspend the Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer due to the spread of COVID-19. This d - [Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/barred-from-that-which-you-love-lessons-from-the-life-of-umm-salamah.md) — Nuriddeen Knight · 2020-04-21 — In the wake of COVID-19, we’ve all had to deal with the sudden reality that we may not be able to perform acts of worship that are most beloved to us, acts of worship that we feel bring us closest to - [We’ve Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/weve-been-here-before-plague-and-pestilence-in-pre-modern-islamic-history.md) — Abdul Rahman Latif · 2020-04-17 — In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful On the 27th of Rajab, Muslims traditionally gathered in the Umayyad Mosque of Damascus to commemorate the Miʿrāj, the Ascension of the Prophet - [Is Contagion Real? 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Prophet Yūsuf’s brothers oper - [Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/return-to-the-maskan-rediscovering-the-treasure-of-home.md) — Dr. Zara Khan · 2020-04-08 — This reflection series was launched in April 2020 by the Yaqeen Institute in an effort to provide timely, thoughtful, and Islamically grounded perspectives by its Research Fellows surrounding the glob - [A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-loan-of-love-appreciating-the-blessing-of-family-in-difficult-times.md) — Hanif Fouse · 2020-04-06 — 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 mani - [Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/duas-for-relief-and-protection.md) — Dr. Tahir Wyatt · 2020-04-03 — Asking Allah for help is one of the best ways we can come closer to Him and express our vulnerability and need for Him. Reference this collection of 16 du'as when you are feeling the most vulnerable. - [In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-hardship-and-in-ease-how-to-rely-on-god.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2020-04-02 — …But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not. This life is a test, both in good times and bad. 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In a 2019 survey, more than one in four Americans (26%) identified as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular,” up from 17 - [Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/black-and-muslim-how-chaplains-can-empower-marginalized-students.md) — Anonymous Guest Contributor · 2020-02-27 — Being Black and Muslim on college or university campuses poses both challenges and opportunities. It’s one thing to be Black and Muslim on a campus such as Howard University or any of the other Histor - [Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/insights-for-muslim-american-youth-development.md) — Dr. Husain Lateef · 2020-02-25 — Islamophobia by proxy and through lived experiences poses an internalization risk for Muslim American youth. 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This early gro - [A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-mythicization-and-mobilization-of-malcolm-x-in-the-malay-world.md) — Khairudin Aljunied · 2020-02-20 — This article explores the ways in which Malcolm’s life and ideas have been mythicized and used as an inspiration for ideational, social, and political mobilization in contemporary Malaysia and Indones - [Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/culture-as-contestation-planting-good-seeds-in-the-nations-soil.md) — Dr. Zara Khan · 2020-02-13 — In 1999, the historic Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York City (one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States) hosted Sensation, a collection of works by young British artists. 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Many parents wonder what the secret is t - [Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/financing-kindness-as-a-society-the-rise-fall-of-islamic-philanthropic-institutions-waqfs.md) — Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid · 2020-01-09 — Last updated on August 24, 2020 Introduction From approximately the ninth century, roughly two hundred years after the death of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, charitable foundations and endowments (waqfs or - [Shari'ah in Today's World: Renewing Islamic Discourse](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shariah-in-todays-world-renewing-islamic-discourse.md) — Dr. Hatem al-Haj · 2019-12-13 — Renewal of religious discourse in Islam (tajdeed) has taken center stage due to the turmoil in Muslim lands nowadays. While the concept of tajdeed is legitimate, the implication (occasionally stated e - [Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-truth-in-the-age-of-fake-news-information-literacy-in-islam.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2019-12-12 — Information literacy is the set of skills needed in the modern age to discover, evaluate, interpret, and use information properly and truthfully. With the worldwide proliferation of misinformation on - [Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-iman-ihsan-climbing-the-spiritual-mountain.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2019-11-27 — This paper presents the three levels of religious practice in Islam as expressed in the famous ḥadith of Gabriel: 1) Islām (outward submission to the will of Allah), 2) Īmān (faith), and 3) Iḥsān (spi - [“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/its-all-my-fault-quieting-and-healing-your-inner-critic.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2019-11-21 — Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. -Edwin Hubbell Chapin Introduction Halima was ecstatic when she found out she was pregnant with he - [Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamophobia-and-the-law-unpacking-structural-islamophobia.md) — Dr. Naved Bakali · 2019-11-14 — When we think of Islamophobia, most of us imagine physical harassment, verbal abuse, hate speech, or even to a lesser degree, dirty looks and insensitive passing comments. In reality, this is how we, - [Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reframing-the-suffering-narrative-can-affliction-direct-us-to-our-calling.md) — Amira Ayad · 2019-11-07 — In 1095 C.E., Imam Abū Ḥāmid Al-Ghazālī (d. 505/1111) was one of the highly esteemed scholars of Baghdad. He had it all: fame, fortune, family, and prestige. Nevertheless, deep in his heart lay an uns - [Who Wants the Caliphate?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/who-wants-the-caliphate.md) — Dr. Ovamir Anjum · 2019-10-31 — Editor’s note This publication was scheduled for release before the news of the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. In light of this news, we felt it even more important to release this paper t - [Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-hadith-necessary.md) — Dr. Emad Hamdeh · 2019-10-25 — The Qur’ān and the Sunnah have served as the primary sources of Islam. Together with the Qurʾān, the statements and actions of the Prophet ﷺ form the basis of Islamic law and theology. Historically, a - ["Everything is Falling Apart": Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/everything-is-falling-apart-dealing-with-unexpected-life-detours.md) — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad · 2019-10-18 — Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. -Zig Ziglar Case study The day of - [Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-ii-proving-gods-existence.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2019-10-11 — Throughout history, theologians and philosophers have enumerated the many evidences and proofs for God’s existence. In response, atheist philosophers have attempted to critique these arguments and pro - [The Meaning of Allah's Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-meaning-of-allahs-name-as-samad-the-eternal-the-absolute.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2019-09-26 — Each of us will encounter moments in our lives that remind us how inherently vulnerable we are as human beings. They may be moments of feeling paralyzed by our fears, beaten down by our weaknesses, or - [Muslims’ Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past—and Why We Should Reclaim Our History](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/muslims-collective-amnesia-of-the-ottoman-past-and-why-we-should-reclaim-our-history.md) — Dr. Yakoob Ahmed · 2019-09-19 — The Ottoman dynasty, which emerged as a small beylik in Asia Minor after the conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) in the fifteenth century, became a major world power that not only shaped West Asia b - [The Idea of Happiness in the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-idea-of-happiness-in-the-quran.md) — Dr. Yasien Mohamed · 2019-09-12 — Happiness in Qur’anic ethics The desire for happiness is a natural desire, and both the Greek and Islamic philosophers agree that happiness is the final end, but they differ as to what this end is and - [The Technology of Happiness](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-technology-of-happiness.md) — Dr. Edward Omar Moad · 2019-09-10 — “When there is a general change of conditions,” Ibn Khaldun writes, “it is as if the entire creation had changed and the whole world been altered as if it were a new and repeated creation, a world bro - ["Why Does Allah Hate Me?" 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Every ḥadīth whose conte - [The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-origins-of-the-variant-readings-of-the-quran.md) — Ammar Khatib, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2019-08-23 — This article has been updated on June 2nd, 2023. Introduction The Qur’an is the literal word of God, the sacred scripture of the Islamic faith, and God’s final revelation to humanity. This single text - [All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-colonized-mind-and-the-decline-of-the-islamic-education-system.md) — Faisal Malik · 2019-08-15 — In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful In a 2009 CNN documentary entitled Generation Islam, a segment dedicated to Islamic education in Pakistan stated: “Many madrassas teach a versi - [Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/women-in-islamic-law-examining-five-prevalent-myths.md) — Dr. Nazir Khan, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek, Safiah Chowdhury · 2019-07-24 — Concerns are often raised about the status of women in Islamic law. Often, misrepresentations and misconceptions about how women are treated by sharīʿah are used to advance the notion that Islam is mi - ["Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/be-a-man-constructing-prophetic-masculinity.md) — Yahya Ibrahim · 2019-07-24 — “Be a man, stop this crying right this minute!” These words are familiar to most adult men today as a part of their upbringing, irrespective of their heritage. Undoubtedly, the conceptualization of “m - [An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-open-letter-to-muslim-men-the-sunnah-trumps-toxic-masculinity.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2019-07-23 — This article is addressed to young Muslim men. Others are welcome to read on but please understand that I am addressing a specific audience. Today’s world is polarized along the lines of how people un - [Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/courage-commitment-the-femininity-of-muslim-women.md) — Dr. Tamara Gray · 2019-07-18 — The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ bec - ["We Used to Have No Regard for Women": Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/we-used-to-have-no-regard-for-women-gender-equity-the-advent-of-islam.md) — Roohi Tahir, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Maryam Al-Dabbagh · 2019-07-17 — The status and rights of women are contentious issues within and across cultures. Opinions diverge for the most subjective of reasons, due to fluctuations in personal biases that are susceptible to ch - ["And We Created You in Pairs": Islam and the Gender Question](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/and-we-created-you-in-pairs-islam-and-the-gender-question.md) — Faatimah Knight · 2019-07-12 — Gender informs who we are as individuals, as collectives, and as creators of civilization because it is real. The modern era, however, has uprooted much of our understanding of this defining aspect of - [Can a "Good Muslim" Be a "Bad Person"? Aligning Faith and Character](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-a-good-muslim-be-a-bad-person-aligning-faith-and-character.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2019-07-03 — Abstract This article addresses the misconception that religious worship is separate from moral character, or that someone can be a “good Muslim” but a “bad person.” Faith in Islam, as described in th - [The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-importance-of-conscious-parenting-in-raising-confident-muslims.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2019-06-27 — Is there a connection between parent behavior that contradicts their professed religious beliefs and the eventual outcome of atheism in their children? This question was the subject of a recent study - ["How Can I Ever Trust Again?" Navigating Betrayal](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-can-i-ever-trust-again-navigating-betrayal.md) — Sarah Sultan, Najwa Awad · 2019-06-20 — Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. -Brene Brown Case study Kathleen had never loved anyone the way she lov - [Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/in-pursuit-of-conviction-i-faith-certainty.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2019-06-13 — Muslims trying to hold on to their faith in environments hostile to Islam—or to religion in general—often find themselves struggling to achieve a calming sense of certainty for the beliefs they hold. - [The Ethical Worldview of the Qur'an](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-ethical-worldview-of-the-quran.md) — Dr. Yasien Mohamed · 2019-04-25 — A worldview is a comprehensive philosophical view of the world we live in and interact with and it encompasses all aspects of reality, physical and metaphysical. A worldview represents one’s most fund - ["Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?" Reclaiming Our Thoughts](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-bother-living-if-the-future-is-filled-with-pain-reclaiming-our-thoughts.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2019-04-18 — In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. -Albert Camus Case Study Aliya was in her last year of college and lived at home with her parents. Silence in h - [Shari'ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shariah-from-diverse-legal-discourse-to-colonial-misrepresentation.md) — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek · 2019-04-11 — Just over a century after the Prophet’s passing, Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ, the well-known Persian secretary and vizier to the second Abbasid caliph al-Manṣūr, penned his famous Risāla fī al-Ṣaḥāba (Epistle Con - [Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamophobia-in-american-society-culture-politics.md) — Dr. Naved Bakali · 2019-03-22 — Islamophobia is a complex phenomenon that exists in various spheres of US society. The purpose of this short article is to help provide a basic historical analysis of Islamophobia to better understand - [Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/counter-radicalization-a-critical-look-into-a-racist-new-industry.md) — Dr. Tarek Younis · 2019-03-21 — Radicalization is the process by which individuals develop an intent to support or commit acts of political violence. The industry of counter-radicalization, or countering violent extremism as it is k - [What is Islamophobia? 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News stories of ISIS beheading Western journa - [The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-far-rights-love-affair-with-islamophobia.md) — Dr. Naved Bakali · 2019-03-18 — Anti-Muslim racism is increasingly becoming a prominent feature of far-right extremist groups and political figures across Europe and North America. This article examines the growth of Islamophobic di - ["I Should've Gotten Over It by Now": Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/i-shouldve-gotten-over-it-by-now-surviving-the-impact-of-grief-on-faith.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2019-03-14 — Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons. – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Case Study Khadeejah’s best friend, Amina, passed away in a sudden car accid - [Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/ancestral-knowledge-and-american-muslims-rooting-cultural-resistance-in-islam.md) — Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. James Wright, Dr. Nimo Abdi · 2019-02-21 — We’re anti-evil, anti-oppression, anti-lynching. You can’t be anti- those things unless you’re also anti- the oppressor and the lyncher. You can’t be anti-slavery and pro-slavemaster; you can’t be ant - [The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-crime-of-family-separation-the-compassion-of-a-muslim-sultan.md) — Shibli Zaman · 2019-02-14 — Today, in America, we see our government and its agencies separating children from their mothers in what seems to be a weekly occurrence. The tragic stories keep pouring in of children no longer recog - ["Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?" Breaking the Cycles of Negativity](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-do-bad-things-always-happen-to-me-breaking-the-cycles-of-negativity.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2019-02-07 — We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them. -Albert Einstein Case Study Muadh is a 52-year-old man who is very well respected in his local Muslim community. On the - [Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/blind-spots-the-origins-of-the-western-method-of-critiquing-hadith.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2019-01-31 — Author’s Introduction A few years ago I was involved in a debate on the radio with a prominent British historian who had recently written a sensationalist book on the origins of Islam. He claimed, in - [Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/devil-in-the-details-an-analysis-of-the-dark-side-of-the-self.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Anonymous Guest Author · 2019-01-24 — The ability to distinguish between right and wrong is an essential skill in the life of a Muslim. But what makes something good or evil may often come down to a very subtle distinction—the devil reall - [Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tracing-transmissions-the-accuracy-of-sahih-muslim.md) — Mufti Muntasir Zaman · 2019-01-17 — Imām Muslim ibn al-Ḥajjāj’s (d. 261 AH) al-Musnad al-Ṣaḥīḥ al-Mukhtaṣar, better known as Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, has had an indelible impact on Islamic scholastic discourse and continues to shape the lives of o - [Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/your-lord-has-not-forsaken-you-addressing-the-impact-of-trauma-on-faith.md) — Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan · 2019-01-10 — Giving a Voice to Unbearable Pain When you hear the word “trauma,” images of a soldier in combat, holding on to dear life while people all around him are being violently killed, may come to your mind. - [Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-and-following-jesus-the-muslim-claim-to-the-messiah.md) — Dr. Shabbir Akhtar · 2018-12-24 — Jesus عليه السلام and the House of Abraham Divided Christians do not care much when Muslims tell them that the prophets of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) are also prophets of Islam. They care a grea - [Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/jesus-a-foundation-for-dialogue-between-muslims-and-christians.md) — Anonymous Guest Contributor · 2018-12-24 — Abstract Jesus Christ, the Messiah, is the central focus of Christianity, the largest religious group in the world. Jesus عليه السلام (upon him be peace) is also considered a prophet in Islam and one - [How Islam Spread Throughout the World](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-islam-spread-throughout-the-world.md) — Hassam Munir · 2018-12-14 — Historians have widely discredited the narrative that the prevalence of Islam in the world today can be explained as a result of forced conversions. Without denying that there may have been some excep - [The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-divine-wisdom-in-allowing-evil-to-exist-perspectives-from-ibn-al-qayyim.md) — Tallal Zeni · 2018-12-06 — In times of despair, we may start to question why God would allow the Coronavirus and other viruses to spread. While we can consider how the Sahaba responded to a plague for guidance, it may also help - [Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-we-trust-hadith-literature-understanding-the-process-of-transmission-and-preservation.md) — Mufti Muntasir Zaman · 2018-10-30 — How has Islamic civilization maintained the rich literary heritage of Ḥadīth developed by early Muslim scholars? What guarantee is there that the collections of ḥadīths in our possession have reached - [An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality: Four Pathways to Allah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/an-islamic-theory-of-spiritual-personality-four-pathways-to-allah.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2018-10-18 — Feeling out of place within the Muslim community is a common and often distressing experience. Many individuals feel out of sync with those around them, exhibiting different tendencies and approaches - [The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-age-of-aisha-ra-rejecting-historical-revisionism-and-modernist-presumptions.md) — Anonymous Guest Contributor · 2018-10-04 — Are the claims that Aisha married while she was in her teens accurate? Are they strong enough to make us discard ʿĀʾisha’s ḥadīth? Why is this an issue now when it was not an issue at the time that th - [Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/aisha-ra-the-case-for-an-older-age-in-sunni-hadith-scholarship.md) — Arnold Yasin Mol · 2018-10-03 — A famous ḥadīth states that ʿĀisha was 9 years old when her marriage with the Prophet ﷺ was consummated. However, in the science of ḥadīth verification (muṣṭalaḥ al-ḥadīth), there are several conditio - [Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-did-prophet-muhammad-marry-aisha-dismantling-the-controversy-of-aishas-age.md) — Nuriddeen Knight · 2018-10-03 — The controversy surrounding Aisha’s age at marriage Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than - [Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/understanding-aishas-age-an-interdisciplinary-approach.md) — Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi, Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2018-10-02 — This publication was supervised by Jonathan A. C. Brown. Abstract In recent years, few criticisms of Islam have taken the spotlight as much as condemnations of the Prophet’s marriage to Aisha. Muslims - [When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-islam.md) — Afsan Redwan · 2018-09-20 — As countries around the globe frantically search for a solution to the current environmental crisis, solutions deep-rooted in the Islamic tradition are rarely offered. Islam has at its core multiple e - [“Be Brothers”—Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/be-brothers-case-studies-of-muslim-receptions-of-refugees-in-history.md) — Abdul Rahman Latif · 2018-09-13 — In the time of the Prophet ﷺ, Muslims provided protection to asylum-seekers and the Ansar of Medina treated the Muhajirs, who were essentially refugees, like brothers. During the Crusades, Muslim gove - [Human Origins - Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/human-origins-part-2-evolution-and-the-failures-of-naturalism.md) — Dr. Nazir Khan · 2018-08-31 — Update (Sept. 3, 2021): The original publication has been split into two parts. You can find the first part, Human Origins – Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations here. Abstract Th - [Human Origins - Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/human-origins-part-1-theological-conclusions-and-empirical-limitations.md) — Dr. Nazir Khan, Dr. Yasir Qadhi · 2018-08-31 — Update (Sept. 3, 2021): The original publication has been split into two parts. You can find the second part, Human Origins – Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism here. Abstract The concep - [Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/facts-vs-interpretations-understanding-islam-evolution.md) — Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya · 2018-08-31 — The purpose of this essay is to offer an Islamic perspective on the theory of evolution. As we discuss this particular theory, we also aim to highlight broader issues related to Islam and science. Ind - [Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/living-abrahams-legacy-relevance-of-rites-and-rituals-in-the-modern-age.md) — Sh. Ibrahim Hindy, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2018-08-13 — Images 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 exper - [Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/repentance-as-a-way-of-life-islam-spirituality-practice.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2018-08-06 — While the general notion of repentance may be familiar to most, the Islamic concept of repentance is far less familiar and is often the subject of misconceptions and doubt. Repentance plays a central - [The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty, and Good Will in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-guiding-principles-of-faith-sincerity-honesty-and-good-will-in-islam.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2018-07-19 — In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful In Islam, we must always practice our faith with sincerity (al-ikhlas), honesty (al-sidq), and goodwill (al-nasihah). Each of these virtues includes a - [Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/are-muslims-intolerant-is-that-even-the-right-question.md) — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud · 2018-07-12 — This article is based on the publication, “What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis“. Key Findings American Muslim intolerance is not broadly and invariably applied, but is rather t - [Why Do People Suffer? 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Ibrahim Hindy, Dr. Omar Suleiman · 2018-06-04 — Islam makes certain times and places especially sacred. The Night of Power is one of these times. Learn the significance of Laylatul Qadr and how to seek its reward. - [Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/did-islam-spread-by-the-sword-a-critical-look-at-forced-conversions.md) — Hassam Munir · 2018-05-12 — The question of forced conversions to Islam in history is a cornerstone of the centuries-old “spread-by-the-sword” narrative that has been (and continues to be) used to demonize Islam and Muslims. How - [Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/shame-morality-and-emotions-understanding-the-prophetic-model-of-intelligence.md) — Mikaeel Ahmed Smith · 2018-05-01 — The Prophetic model of intellect or ʿaql is a combination of divinely inspired moral intelligence and emotional intelligence. A complete moral education strives to perfect one’s moral identity by focu - [Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-a-conquest-ideology-on-jihad-war-peace.md) — Surkheel Sharif · 2018-04-16 — Does the construct of jihad equate to ‘perpetual war’ in Islam’s grand political scheme? And was the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mostly about blood and gore and body counts? These are the core issu - [Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tying-your-camel-an-islamic-perspective-on-methodological-naturalism.md) — Dr. Edward Omar Moad · 2018-03-28 — In this paper, I intend to contribute to the Islamic analytic theological engagement with modern science, focusing on the problem of scientific methodology. In the first part, I lay out what I take to - [Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/tolerance-minorities-and-ideological-perspectives.md) — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek · 2018-03-19 — The following publication is a continuation of ‘Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule‘. Abstract Muslims and Muslim rulers are often accused of being intolerant of, and oppressive to, religious minor - [The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-fate-of-non-muslims-perspectives-on-salvation-outside-of-islam.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2018-03-07 — What is the fate of non-Muslims after death? This essay lays out three different answers that Muslims have proposed regarding non-Muslims who have had the message of Islam reliably presented to them ( - [The Power of Motivation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-power-of-motivation.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2018-02-26 — Motivation is at the root of our conscious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It provides the basis for experiences of happiness and joy as well as anxiety and sorrow. It strongly affects our judgment - ["What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis"](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/what-causes-muslims-to-doubt-islam-a-quantitative-analysis.md) — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud · 2018-02-13 — What motivates religious doubt among American Muslims? Answers to this vital question often rest on isolated anecdotes and intuition. At a time when the US population as a whole is becoming less and l - [Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/repentance-redemption-salvation-an-islamic-framework.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2018-02-05 — “Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.” While seemingly counterintuitive, this profound statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is a cornerstone in th - [Why Does God Ask for Worship?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-does-god-ask-for-worship.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2017-12-26 — In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy This question has been a recurrent criticism among antagonists of religion. It has even stirred doubts in many theists who have been worn - [Immortality on Earth? 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Exercising mindfulness, or muraqabah, can help discipline our minds in order to handle the current situ - [Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/pulling-the-plug-the-islamic-perspectives-on-end-of-life-care.md) — Maryam Sultan · 2017-11-13 — Cultural competency and patient-centered care is best achieved when a physician has some understanding of a patient’s beliefs and practices. The paucity of English-language literature on Islam’s persp - [Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/honored-since-adam-islam-and-the-value-of-human-freedom.md) — Dr. Edward Omar Moad · 2017-10-23 — One recent Ramadan, I spent more time than I should have reading the news and keeping up with the general mayhem of the Middle East. At one point, thousands of Yezidis had fled to a mountain and were - [War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/war-islam-and-the-sanctity-of-life-non-aggression-in-the-islamic-code-of-combat.md) — Hassan Shibly · 2017-10-03 — The protection of life, as we know, is a fundamental value and objective in Islam. Peace should be the normal state of affairs between people, regardless of differences in religion, philosophy, or any - [The Lost Art of Contemplation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-lost-art-of-contemplation.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2017-09-20 — Modern psychology involves the study of human cognition, affect, and behavior. These three phenomena represent fundamental components of the human experience. They are also deeply connected to the Isl - [Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-a-death-cult-martyrdom-and-the-american-muslim-imagination.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2017-09-12 — In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy The topic of martyrdom in general, and certainly in Islam, is very sensitive. One can never be too clear about things these days, so befor - [Does Islam Need Saving? An Analysis of Human Rights](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/does-islam-need-saving-an-analysis-of-human-rights.md) — Anonymous Guest Contributor · 2017-08-21 — It is a common argument, made both implicitly and explicitly in Islamophobic rhetoric, that Islam, on the whole, is antithetical to modern secular notions of human rights. Whether it is through the le - [Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah's Qadr](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/predestination-vs-free-will-in-islam-understanding-allahs-qadr.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2017-07-31 — How can we reconcile two apparently contradictory facts that Allah has absolute power and sovereignty over all creation, and that at the same time we are responsible for our actions? Are we forced to - [Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/clinicians-imams-and-the-whisperings-of-satan.md) — Najwa Awad · 2017-07-19 — Waswâs al-qahri, which means ‘overwhelming whisperings’ in Arabic, is a complex mental health disorder found in Muslim populations. Waswâs al-qahri is a presentation of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( - [The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-infinitely-merciful-and-the-question-of-hellfire.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy · 2017-07-10 — In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Is Allah really more merciful with us than even our own mothers? How can that be possible when He created Hellfire and will cast some peop - [The Issue of Apostasy in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-issue-of-apostasy-in-islam.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2017-07-05 — The Shari’ah consists of some laws that remain the same regardless of changing circumstances and others that change with them. Most of the Shari’ah is up to individual Muslims to follow in their own l - [The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-structure-of-scientific-productivity-in-islamic-civilization-orientalists-fables.md) — Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi · 2017-05-01 — The popular analysis (promulgated by Orientalists) on the rise and decline of scientific productivity in Islamic civilization dichotomizes the events of Islamic history as a conflict between religion - [Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/playing-the-taqiyya-card-evading-intelligent-debate-by-calling-all-muslims-liars.md) — Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Nazir Khan · 2017-04-28 — Trust is a basic element for human beings to live together amicably in a multicultural society. It is unsurprising then that propaganda that has driven societies towards genocide often focuses on depi - [Finding Hope in Faith: An Optimistic Outlook During Hardship](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/finding-hope-in-faith-an-optimistic-outlook-during-hardship.md) — Roohi Tahir · 2017-04-11 — Even amidst such widespread negativity, there are those voices we all naturally gravitate toward and secretly wish to adopt as our own – those of the optimists who see the proverbial glass as half ful - [Is Islam Antisemitic? Analyzing the Hadith About Jews, the Dajjal and the End of Times Prophecy](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/is-islam-antisemitic-analyzing-the-hadith-about-jews-the-dajjal-and-the-end-of-times-prophecy.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2017-03-28 — In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy How an end times prophecy was manipulated by anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hatemongers A Jordanian cleric visiting Canada recently misleadin - [Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/al-ghazali-and-the-golden-rule-ethics-of-reciprocity-in-the-works-of-a-muslim-sage.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2017-03-20 — The golden rule (“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”) has become an important focal point in modern interfaith dialogue with Muslims. As an ethical concept, it can be transferred more - [Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islamic-spirituality-and-mental-well-being.md) — Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman · 2017-03-13 — Modern science has recently taken a keen interest in the wisdoms found in the ancient eastern traditions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Hinduism. In the relatively new field of positive p - [Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/exploring-the-faith-and-identity-crisis-of-american-muslim-youth.md) — Dr. Omar Suleiman · 2017-03-03 — Islam has a centuries-long tradition of inspiring its adherents to contribute to humanity based on conviction in its tenets. Previous generations of Muslims were on the forefront of contributing to me - [Does God Exist? The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-case-for-allahs-existence-in-the-quran-and-sunnah.md) — Anonymous Guest Author · 2017-02-27 — Knowledge of God’s existence is often taken for granted by believers. The authentic religious experience—affirmed again and again in a Muslim’s daily life—makes faith in God feel so natural as to be a - [Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-and-the-secular-age-between-certainty-and-uncertainty.md) — Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid · 2017-02-20 — Modernity was birthed in violence. It produced the nation-state, nationalism and with it a myriad of other “isms” which serve as new idols or heroes competing for people’s allegiances. Liberalism, fem - [Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/religious-minorities-under-muslim-rule.md) — Dr. Tesneem Alkiek · 2017-02-08 — Religious minorities are often depicted as oppressed and vulnerable victims of their Muslim rulers. This portrayal, however, is far from accurate. This brief paper seeks to reorient our understanding - [Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/slavery-and-islam-what-is-slavery.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown, Dr. Abdullah Hamid Ali · 2017-02-07 — Is there slavery in Islam? When people pose this question they usually assume it’s the Islam part that needs clarification. Everyone already knows what slavery is. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. T - [How Muhammad ﷺ Confronted Hate and Became The Most Influential Person in History](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-muhammad-confronted-hate-and-became-the-most-influential-person-in-history.md) — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Dr. Omar Suleiman · 2017-01-13 — In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful To delegitimize the Messenger ﷺ is to call into question the entire message. During his time, the Meccans called him a poet, a magician, - [Stoning and Hand Cutting—Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/stoning-and-hand-cutting-understanding-the-hudud-and-the-shariah-in-islam.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2017-01-12 — Often the only things people in the West associate with Islam are stoning and hand chopping. These images permeate our culture, from the trailer of hits like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) to st - [Islam is not the Cause of Honor Killings. It’s Part of the Solution.](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/islam-is-not-the-cause-of-honor-killings-its-part-of-the-solution.md) — Dr. Jonathan Brown · 2016-10-25 — Paper This part of the history of honor killings you’re unlikely to read or hear about. In 1947 in the British colony of Nigeria, English judges had to overturn what they viewed as the backward ruling - [Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/modern-pathways-to-doubt-in-islam.md) — Dr. Youssef Chouhoud · 2016-10-24 — Acknowledgments This project benefited tremendously from the time and contributions of many, first and foremost our skilled research team. We are sincerely grateful to Hena Zuberi and Tasneem Siddiqui