Tag: reflection

It is often argued that difference of opinion causes division, sectarianism, partisanship and conflict within societies. However, Ikhtilaf or difference of opinion between Muslims has existed as long as Islam itself. While it is indeed…

Imagine a man who had a normal life– a wife, children,  job/livelihood,  close-knit interrelated family, and a larger tribe. Then a day came when all of this was interrupted by an angel sent by a…

The US announcement of a deal to help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines has strained the Western alliance, infuriating France and foreshadowing internal conflict on the “ganging up” on China. Muslims are not new to the…

High School and College / University students are tasked with engaging and expanding their thinking skills. One of the most important of these skills is critical thinking. In fact, the necessity of critical thinking is…

What has the World lost when the Muslims went into decline? This question requires us to examine the reality of the world today and how it has changed since the decline of the Muslims. This…

Everyone is asking what’s next for the people of Afghanistan and the Taliban? Are there obligations with the inherited victory? Let’s look at the options and what would lead to success for the Muslims of…

For Muslims who grew up in the shadow of 9/11, the last 20 years have been a time of fear, harassment, and suspicion. But what about Generation Z– the generation that defined by those born…

Establishing a Constitution – an imperative for the Muslims in Afghanistan When we ask the question of what must be done after acquiring a land, the answer is definitively establishing a constitution. Evidence for this…

Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would learn the following du’a for when the new month or new year would begin: اللّهم أَدْخِلْهُ عَلينا بِالأمْنِ وَالإيمان، وَالسَّلامَةِ وَالإسْلام، وِجوارٍ مِّنَ الشَّيْطان،…

We often are reminded by Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) in the Qur’an about the trials and tribulations of the Prophets and the Muslim nations preceding us. On the occasion of  Eid al-Adha, the speaker provides us a…