Dr. Spahic Omer 14 June, 2022 Two subjects associated with the dramatic commencement of Hajj are ihram and talbiyah, further enhanced by the concepts of sincere intention (niyyah) and mawaqit (fixed times and places for…

Dr. Mohannad Hakeem 07 June, 2022 YES, we definitely need a Hajj season this year! By WE, I am referring to humanity; I am not talking about those who are…

Part 1 Dr. Spahic Omer 07 June, 2022 Islam is the religion of actions and good work (‘amal), imbued with the spiritual certainty (iman). This combination is called comprehensive excellence…

Aisha Stacey 29 May, 2022 As we move into the new century, those of us privileged to live above the poverty line are faced with a unique set of challenges….

Dr. Mohannad Hakeem Surat Al-Fatihah has a lot of nicknames, such as the Mother of the Book, and the seven oft-recited [verses], as Allah mentions in Surah Al-Hijr: {We have…

AboutIslam & Newspapers Affected by the biography of Malcolm X, a symbol of Black resistance, the number of Brazilians who converted to Islam has increased significantly over the past two…

Aisha Stacey If I say the words ‘protective friend’ what comes to mind? Your best friend, the person you can tell all your secrets and dreams to, the person who…

Marwa Abdalla In every unit of prayer, Muslims stand before their Lord and recite the Opening chapter of the Quran. Nestled into the verses of this chapter is a crucial…

Atika Ali Hussein 16 May, 2022 How blessed are some people, whose lives have no fears, no dreads; to whom sleep is a blessing that comes nightly, and brings nothing…

The month of Ramadan was a chance to taste the sweetness of worship and drawing nearer to Allah. It also broke the psychological barrier between us and many acts of…