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An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

By JONATHAN BROWN Dr. Jonathan A. C. Brown is a Director of Research at Yaqeen Institute, and an Associate Professor and Chair of Islamic Civilization at Georgetown University. He is…

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The Birth of the Ottoman Empire

According to the political philosophy of Ibn Khaldun, empires have lifespans like humans. They are born, grow, reach maturity, and then decline and die. Understanding the infancy of empires is…

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ANIMAL SACRIFICE IN EID AL-ADHA

By Muhammad Solaiman What types of animals are sacrificed in Eid Al-Adha? The sacrificed animals include sheep, goats, camels and cattle.

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EID AL-ADHA – THE FEAST OF SACRIFICE

By Muhammad Solaiman What is Eid Al-Adha? Eid Al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice) is a four-day celebration. It falls on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah which is the 12th month…

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Virtues of the Day of Arafah

By Muhammad Solaiman   What is the day of Arafah? The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah which is the last month in the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the second day…

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Why we should talk to our children about hate speech against Muslims

By Hena Khan Most of American Muslim youngsters experience bullying or discrimination in school

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If the El Paso shooter had been Muslim

Moustafa Bayoumi If the El Paso shooter had been a Muslim, the entire Muslim American community would have been blamed for the actions of this one person.

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Capture of Jerusalem: The Treaty of Umar

Jerusalem is a city holy to the three largest monotheistic faiths – Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Because of its history that spans thousands of years, it goes by many names:…

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Seven secrets behind Surah Al Fatihah

We recite Surah Al Fatihah over 17 times a day, but how often do we stop and ponder over the greatness of this Chapter.

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Image of New Zealand PM Hugging Mourner to be Painted in Melbourne

The powerful image of New Zealand Prime Minister hugging a Muslim mourner outside a mosque following Christchurch terrorist attack will be immortalized on a large silo in Melbourne.