IT WAS A powerful and moving sight to see the people of Bangladesh come out in massive numbers for the March for Gaza. Trainloads arrived from every district, a moment of pride that testified to the deep-rooted connection our people feel with Palestine. Their love for Palestine is not just emotional or political — it … Continue reading From Dhaka to Gaza: Islam, Not Secularism, Is the Path to Liberation
I REMEMBER A conversation I had once with a senior medical consultant. We were having dinner with a group of doctors. The consultant— who is a practising Muslim— believed that lay Muslims don’t have the right to ask scholars how they came to a certain ruling. His view was: “A scholar is a scholar. He’s … Continue reading Can Muslims Ask Scholars For Evidence?
OBSERVING YESTERDAY’S POHELA Boishakh (Bengali New Year) celebrations in Bangladesh, it became increasingly clear that the country is struggling with an identity crisis. On one hand, there’s a secular wave pushing for a revival of pre-Islamic Bengali traditions. On the other, there’s a call from many Muslims to uphold Islamic values in public and private … Continue reading Reflections on Pohela Boishakh: A Crisis of Identity in Bangladesh
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
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