Personal Development»

A-cuss-tomed to Profanity

A-cuss-tomed to Profanity

February 22, 2012 5:00 am
By Sabeen Mansoori There is a path that I walk on almost every day. It is a curved, narrow strip of concrete between a patch of lush woods and a winding road. In the early...

Relationships»

Age Difference Between Spouses

Age Difference Between Spouses

February 20, 2012 5:00 am
Question: My question is in regard to age difference in marriage and understanding how realistic it is in the North American context. I am 28 years old and there is a particular...
  • Eyes on the Prize
    By Shahraiz Tabassam Throughout our lives, most of what we do is driven by the thought of consequence. More specifically,...
    by on February 19, 2012 5:00 am
  • Al-Wahhab: The Giver of Gifts
    Sometimes things happen to us in our lives, and we do not know how to read events. We may suddenly lose all our...
    by on February 13, 2012 5:00 am
  • Guarding Our Tongues
    By Mansoor Ahmed “And tell My servants to say that which is best. Indeed, Satan induces [dissension] among...
    by on February 10, 2012 5:00 am

Islamic Studies»

Heirs of the Prophets

Heirs of the Prophets

February 21, 2012 5:00 am
The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said, “Knowledge is to be carried in every generation by the upright and just. They repel from it the distortions of the over-zealous,...

Society»

Finding My Syrian-American Identity

Finding My Syrian-American Identity

February 15, 2012 5:00 am
By Hajar Abdul-Rahim My father always said, “You don’t understand the price of freedom.” But I do know and understand the price of being robbed of my right to grow...

Ummah (Community)»

The Satisfaction of an iPhone

The Satisfaction of an iPhone

February 7, 2012 5:00 am
By Deena Majeed You have owned an iPhone 4 since it came out. You accessorized it with different covers, a wall-charger, and even a car-charger. Then in October 2011, the...

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A-cuss-tomed to Profanity

By Sabeen Mansoori There is a path that I walk on almost every day. It is a curved, narrow strip of concrete between a patch of lush woods and a winding road. In the early morning when it is deserted, it is easy to step on it and get lost in thought. There is the [...]

Heirs of the Prophets

The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said, “Knowledge is to be carried in every generation by the upright and just. They repel from it the distortions of the over-zealous, the forgeries of the fabricators, and the misinterpretations of the ignorant.” There are many relevant points to be taken from this hadith (record of the [...]

Age Difference Between Spouses

Question: My question is in regard to age difference in marriage and understanding how realistic it is in the North American context. I am 28 years old and there is a particular brother I am interested in who has incredible character and whom I feel I really click with. The issue is that he is [...]

Eyes on the Prize

By Shahraiz Tabassam Throughout our lives, most of what we do is driven by the thought of consequence. More specifically, the benefits that something might bring about for us or the troubles it might repel. We do whatever we do, with the purpose of seeking some form of goodness in it. And yet, no matter [...]

The Concept of Jihad

In this video, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the concept of Jihad.

Finding My Syrian-American Identity

By Hajar Abdul-Rahim My father always said, “You don’t understand the price of freedom.” But I do know and understand the price of being robbed of my right to grow up around grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I know the price of growing up nation-less; the price of having no national identity; the cost of not [...]

Hajj: A Golden Dream

By Ishrat Ali A Short Story Once in a small town lived a beautiful Muslimah named Aisha. Her beauty was the imaan (faith) in her heart that completed her character. Her hijab was her crown, her excellent manners her garment; Aisha’s gracefulness and compassion were such that they were like diamonds that shimmered inside of [...]

Al-Wahhab: The Giver of Gifts

Sometimes things happen to us in our lives, and we do not know how to read events. We may suddenly lose all our money, and the first thing that we think of is, “What did I do to deserve this? I was a good Muslim, I tried so hard, why did Allah punish me?” Or [...]

What is Islam?

In this video, Imam Suhaib Webb answers the question, “What is Islam?”

Guarding Our Tongues

By Mansoor Ahmed “And tell My servants to say that which is best. Indeed, Satan induces [dissension] among them. Indeed Satan is ever, to mankind, a clear enemy.” [Qur’an 17:53] How many times has the following happened to us? We’re driving down the highway and suddenly, a car swerves in front of us and cuts [...]

Hamza and the Lion of Allah

By Aber Kawas There have been pictures and videos circulating for these past few nights of a boy whose face had been cut off in the unrelenting onslaught of Syrian violence. The despairing images of his jawless grimace, dripping with blood and his eyes full of pain have brought awareness, disgust, and outrage against the [...]

Weekly Classes in Boston

Weekly `Ilm Classes with Imam Suhaib at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center Usul al-Fiqh |  Intermediate Arabic Grammar | Tazkiyah: Book of al-Muhasibi | Forty Ahadith of al-Nawwawi REGISTER

The Satisfaction of an iPhone

By Deena Majeed You have owned an iPhone 4 since it came out. You accessorized it with different covers, a wall-charger, and even a car-charger. Then in October 2011, the iPhone 4S emerges. Suddenly, you want the new iPhone, you need the new iPhone, you envision the new iPhone in your hands. So you upgrade, [...]

Want Your Marriage to Last? Get Premarital Counseling

I spent my time at a recent wedding listening to people’s marriage problems. As the guests danced the night away in celebration, I sat in the back of the hall talking about shattered dreams and unfulfilled expectations. Sometimes, we had to scream to hear each other over the music. There was the young woman whose [...]

Who is Mohammad?

In this video, Imam Suhaib Webb answers the question, “Who is Mohammad?”

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: All from Allah

Could getting your dream job be bad for you? Is there a way that losing a loved one could be a blessing in disguise? Each and every event in our life is a test from Allah. This session will explore a world view based on God consciousness, and what we can do to make everything [...]

Slippers for Sale

She quietly slipped onto the train, and if our eyes hadn’t met, I wouldn’t have noticed the tears at all. They hung, in her eyes, waiting for any moment to pour forth. I glanced down at her feet and noticed they were bare, her slippers in her hands. In her arms was a baby, wrapped [...]

My Prophet (Calligraphic Collage)

By Lubna Shaikh, Revival Arts It’s important that we seek creative ways of imparting the knowledge of our deen.  We must help our children by keeping things relevant and relatable.  Here’s a simple project idea that we can use to cultivate and deepen our connection and love for the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him).  Let’s [...]

Arabism vs. Universal Islam

Balancing Arabization Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI There is a big misunderstanding amongst much of our immigrant community here in the West. Sadly, this misunderstanding has been passed on to other Muslims and non-Muslims here, thus making it an accepted reality. This series—specifically this article—attempts to clear up this misunderstanding. [...]

How Can Islam Benefit Society?

In this video, Imam Suhaib Webb answers the question, “How Can Islam Benefit Society?”