I READ A powerful article by Mu’minah al-A’zam, the granddaughter of the late Shaykh Ali al-Tantawi of Egypt, and it really struck a chord with me. It’s a heartfelt caution to those of us who have chosen to raise our children in non-Muslim countries. Her words deserve serious reflection. She shares how her grandfather—may Allah … Continue reading Losing Our Children: A Painful Reality We Must Confront
HAVE YOU HEARD of the man who entered Paradise without ever praying a single rakat of salah? He was a Black Abyssinian slave, tending sheep for his master. One day, he noticed the people of Khaybar preparing for war. He asked those around him: “What are you intending to do?” They replied: “We are going … Continue reading Rising to the Challenge of Our Time: Lessons From a Shepherd Who Entered Jannah
OUR SCHOLARS, IMAMS and Islamic influencers play a crucial role in helping us understand the world around us through the lens of Islam. Their role is not just to provide comfort or spiritual nourishment, but to guide us toward Islamic solutions. Everyone’s talking about Gaza. The brutality, the injustice, the heartbreaking images. But when the … Continue reading Islam Is the Solution: But Who Is Saying It?
THE UNITED STATES has slapped harsh tariffs on several Muslim-majority countries: Iraq (39%), Bangladesh (37%), Indonesia (32%), Algeria (30%), Pakistan (30%), Tunisia (28%), Malaysia (24%)… the list goes on. And how have we responded? Bangladesh’s interim government has pleaded for a three-month pause to “smoothly implement its initiative to substantially increase US exports to Bangladesh,” … Continue reading From Tariffs to Triumph: The Call for Islamic Unity
WE’VE ALL BEEN there. Ramadhan comes, and we thrive—our hearts feel alive, our actions sincere, our connection to Allah strong. But then… it fades. The momentum slows. Old habits creep back in. Why does this happen? Some might say: “Well, Shaytan’s back.”Sure, he plays his role—but giving him full credit misses the point. He’s a deceiver, … Continue reading After Ramadhan: Now What?
LET ME TELL you about one of the greatest women given Jannah: Asiya. We don’t know many details about her life, but we know enough. She came from a powerful, wealthy family in Egypt, and—as was the custom—her marriage was arranged. To none other than the greatest tyrant in history: Pharaoh. A man so arrogant … Continue reading Asiya’s Stand: From Palace to Paradise
WHAT LEADS PEOPLE to doubt the truth of Islam? Allah says: ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَ ۖ فَلَا تَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْمُمْتَرِينَ (This is) the truth from your Lord, so do not ever be one of those who doubt. (al-Baqarah 147) And He says: ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَ فَلَا تَكُن مِّنَ ٱلْمُمْتَرِينَ This is the truth from your Lord, … Continue reading The Roots of Doubt: Intellectual and Emotional Challenges to Islam
BOYCOTTING PRODUCTS AND services is a powerful tool to generate awareness and exert economic pressure, discouraging companies from supporting or investing in the Zionist state. As Muslims, boycotting is not merely an option but a sacred duty. How can we, in good conscience, support those who enable the slaughter of our Ummah? The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ … Continue reading Boycott: A Moral Obligation but Not the Solution
EID IS A day of gratitude—of hearts swelling with thanks to Allah for granting us the strength to complete a month of fasting, to immerse ourselves in His Book, and to bow before Him in worship, seeking His endless mercy, reward, and forgiveness. Allah says: وَلِتُكْمِلُوا۟ ٱلْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَىٰكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ …so … Continue reading Eid in the Shadow of Suffering: A Call to the Ummah
IT HAS BEEN five years since I had Covid. Back in March 2020, I was one of the first among the people I knew to be affected. It was an occupational hazard. I remember feeling ill on a beautiful spring day, much like today. I remember the fear that came with uncertainty. The crushing sense … Continue reading Five Years After Covid: Lessons We Must Not Forget
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