Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ category

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 [...]

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

Contribute to SuhaibWebb.com *Updated*

As a virtual mosque, we strive to provide a safe space for learning and discussion. We would like to invite our readers to join this process. Everyone has a reflection to share, expertise on a specific topic, or a new idea. We hope, by opening up submissions from guest authors, that we can highlight the [...]

Bosnia – Be Part of the MADE Journey

WebbStaff Note: This is part of a series of posts entitled “Muslims Making a Difference,” featuring Muslims benefiting society at different levels. To nominate someone to be profiled, please email their name, contact info and bio to: submissions[at]suhaibwebb[dot]com. Muslims Making a Difference: I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX By Sarah Javaid In June 2011, UK-based Muslim organisation MADE in [...]

I Prayed for Peace Today

I found myself praying for peace today. I’ve been in and out of my mind a thousand times I know You heard me. I know I wasn’t alone in that room, shaking with the fear of fear, the harrowing loneliness. I cried out to You on my hands. On my knees. With my face pushed [...]

2011 Year in Review: SuhaibWebb.com

Year in Review: 2010 | 2011 2011 was a year of moves to remember from all corners of the world: By the grace of Allah, Pharonic tyrants were forcibly moved off their thrones in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, readers hearts around the world moved to hold qiyams for the countless citizens risking their lives for freedom daily, and the Real Talk express moved [...]

Reconnect: Picking Up the Pieces – Retreat in Boston!

Join Imam Suhaib for a New Year Eve’s Retreat at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center. Register now at www.isbcc.org!

The Boy with a Dream

By Ishrat Ali A Short Story In the city of Damascus, lived a young man named Abdullah. He was known for his kindness and diligence. If anyone would call him for help, he would help them even it was the middle of the night. He loved his mother and father very much. They both were [...]

Boston Globe: With a New Imam, a New Outlook

By Omar Sacirbey | Boston Globe December 3rd, 2011 He grew up as a preacher’s grandson in Oklahoma, attending Church of Christ services twice a week, until the pull of Christianity started to weaken. His teen years were spent spinning hip-hop music as a DJ, but that world came to feel hollow. Then he found [...]

Eid Mubarak!

EID MUBARAK | Have a blessed Eid! May Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala accept the hajj of those who were blessed to go this year and accept the fasts and prayers of those who took advantage of the blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah! Ameen. Enjoy this joyous occasion with your loved ones and keep the Ummah in [...]

10/5: Live Video Broadcast from CAIR-LA Banquet

Tomorrow: Saturday November 5, 2011 @ 5PM (PST) Watch One Legacy Radio’s live video stream at CAIR-LA’s 15th Anniversary Banquet With special guest Aasif Mandvi from the Daily Show. Tune in for behind the scenes interviews, inspiring speeches, and more. www.onelegacyradio.com

Glimpses of Paradise

by Raiiq Ridwan Glimpses into the World of the Unseen: I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII Close your eyes and imagine this: Eternal bliss; Your every wish at your finger tips and more… Perched on a throne, near a stream; So serene and exquisite a scene You’ve [...]

I Sought Counsel

I’ve sought counsel from numerous people – About me: My life. My hurt. My pain. My joy. – On all the different things I see; I went to them seeking counsel, in how to please the One above, How to live a life for Him – not out of force – but love. I’ve gotten [...]

Balancing Arabization

Balancing Arabization Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI Issue #2 - Names of Prophets and Naming Kids Our love of the Qur’an is something very special and nothing should ever hinder that. That said, once again, I pray that this special reality doesn’t confuse us regarding our understanding or representation of Islam in America. [...]

`Eid Mubarak

`EID MUBARAK | Have a blessed `Eid! May Allah subhanahu wa ta`ala accept your fasts, your prayers and your supplications; and may the blessings of Ramadan continue throughout the year! Ameen. Enjoy this joyous occasion with your loved ones and keep the Ummah in your prayers!

Ramadan Mubarak!

With the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Merciful On behalf of SuhaibWebb.com, our family (staff), friends and relatives we wish you all a blessed Ramadan. Folks get excited when shopping centers open early and close late after or before certain holidays. Well, Paradise is about to open and Hell is about close so [...]

Living the Prophetic Legacy Seminar w/Dr. Ramadan and Dr. Bayoun

Tarbiyah and Ilm Academy presents…   “Living the Prophetic Legacy in Our Times” An Intensive Weekend Seminar on the Life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ   When: July 23 – 24, 2011 | 10am-5pm Where: Sheraton Garden Grove DEADLINE TO ENROLL: Sunday, July 17, 2011 Dr. Tariq Ramadan           Dr. Imad Bayoun Info Trailer: Scholarships available! MAS Tarbiyah & Ilm [...]

Response to al-Shorouk’s Article

Assalamu `alaykum, Over a month ago, the respected Egyptian Paper al-Shorouk published a scandalous piece about me based on a recent “profile piece” done in the Los Angeles Times. I sent them a response, requesting that they correct the post and publish my response. They failed to do so, and have ignored numerous requests for clarity. [...]

Webinar: Ramadan Prep with Yasmin Mogahed!

TRAINING YOUR NAFS: A Seminar to Prepare for Ramadan FREE ONLINE WEBINAR Where: Online When: Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 7:00-8:00 PM EST Speaker: Yasmin Mogahed REGISTER: http://bit.ly/registerforwebinar The Prophet Muhammed ﷺ said, “…And the gates of Heaven will be open in this month and the gates of Hell will be closed. And the devils will [...]

Until I see You

by Ammar AlShukry You’re the best person I’ve ever known, the best friend I’ve never met Your sincerity to me is blinding enough to completely canvas the world around me with drapes that read, respect, honor, focus, protect… and leaving a window so that I can zoom in on the important things, and yet those [...]