“The best of you in Islam are those with the best character, if they have religious understanding.” (Sahih, Book 14, Musnad Aḥmad 10066) As history tends to emphasize on eras predominantly influenced by Western ideologies, few regions have been profoundly contested or were culturally transformed by Islamic conquerors and scholars from Syria, Palestine, and Jordan.…
“So remember me, and I will remember you.” The student remembers in the way his assignments come back with full marks, and then some. He remembers in the fortunate short line that one day when he needed to grab a quick lunch and run to the next class, he remembers in the way his stomach…
another air strike upon the people of gaza my heart aches for them another video displaying dead bodies the ethnic blankets covered in ash, rubble and palestinian blood. streets empty of civilization, all of home is destroyed. catastrophe after catastrophe they mock the state of gaza “gaza is a cemetery” blackened are the souls of…
Islam is a faith deeply rooted in balance and moderation. It guides us to navigate life with a sense of equilibrium, ensuring that we neither indulge in excess nor fall into neglect. This principle, known as wasatiyyah (moderation) in the Islamic context, is a central theme of Islamic teachings. It serves as a reminder that…
الحمد لله Alhamdullilah: I heard it as they gazed upon the sea of martyrs draped in white shrouds around them. Alhmadullilah: I heard it through tears amidst never-ending rubble and cries. Alhamdullilah: I heard it as they gathered scraps of food from the near-empty markets, or managed to fill their jugs with water. Alhamdulillah, “Praise…
Throughout the Quran, Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) refers to His words as a guidance and mercy for all people. This divine message is described as Tanzil (تنزيل), “sent down,” a term that may appear simple yet holds profound meaning. The Quran was composed in the heavens and is revealed to humankind in spoken form. It…
Bismillah In the depths of her mind, across the valleys and over the mountain tops, a storm rages on. The water trickles through her hands, into and out of her mouth. Washing away the debris and sediments. Washing away the whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. Washing away the tethers of the dunya. The water flows…
In shadows deep, where sorrow tends to dwell, Her heart found refuge in a sacred peace. Through whispered prayers and softly spoken verses, Islam’s gentle balm to her spirit clung. In moments still, the call to prayer would rise, A soothing echo ‘neath the star-lit skies. Its melody, a healing, tender grace, Restoring peace within a weary…
The room feels suffocating, so you rush to the balcony The view is dark, hazed with fog and low visibility What lies ahead is uncertain Your heart beats fast against your chest as the anxiety seeps into your mind In a moment of guidance and faith, you must remind yourself “Upon Him I rely, and…
so the time has come, spring turning into summer the crystal rivers dry upon the heat of the weather and so it is the end of an era, a goodbye to the sisterhood a laugh to the scandals and mishaps a cheers to the smiles and successes a hug for the pain and lost potential …