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Lessons from the Seerah: Gaza, the Call for Justice and the Role of Non-Muslims.

MANY MUSLIMS LIVING in the West look to non-Muslims and their movements to end the genocide that we are witnessing in Gaza. Certainly, the activity and weekly protests, vigils, sit-ins etc, in major cities worldwide by millions of non-Muslims show that there are good people still, despite the stance of the ruling classes. But what … Continue reading Lessons from the Seerah: Gaza, the Call for Justice and the Role of Non-Muslims.

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Reminders for Heart and Mind: Repentance

The Messenger ﷺ said: كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ, وَخَيْرُ اَلْخَطَّائِينَ اَلتَّوَّابُونَ All of the children of Adam are sinners, and the best sinners are those who repent. Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2499 A reminder that just as I will sin, so will others. But what differentiates the sinners is what they do after, ie repent. May Allah … Continue reading Reminders for Heart and Mind: Repentance

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Maryam (as) and a #MeToo Reflection

I FIND MYSELF revisiting the life of Isa (as) and his mother Maryam (as) around this time of year. Their stories have many lessons for us today. Take these two ayat. The Qur’an describes how Maryam (as) was visited by Jibrael (as), in human form. فَٱتَّخَذَتْ مِن دُونِهِمْ حِجَابًا فَأَرْسَلْنَآ إِلَيْهَا رُوحَنَا فَتَمَثَّلَ لَهَا بَشَرًا … Continue reading Maryam (as) and a #MeToo Reflection

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Islam’s Dignity in Times of Oppression: Khaled Nabhan’s Legacy

MAY ALLAH ACCEPT Khaled ‘Soul of my Soul’ Nabhan among the Shuhada and reunite him with his beloved grandchildren in the highest place of Jannah His serene and heartfelt reaction to the murder of his granddaughter Reem and grandson Tariq by the Israilis touched millions worldwide. He traveled through Gaza comforting others who had lost … Continue reading Islam’s Dignity in Times of Oppression: Khaled Nabhan’s Legacy