Posts Tagged ‘Islam’
A Marriage Mystery
By Meltem Baykaner I have recently reached that age. Many sisters will know the age that I am speaking of. It is an age not necessarily marked by a number, but rather recognised by the way you are treated… Having bounded through childhood, jumped the hurdles of adolescence and, alhamdulillah (praise be to God), somehow [...]
Lessons on a Journey by Train
By Syed Hanzala Rahman It was 2:30 PM when we reached Bandra Terminus, Mumbai. Fifteen minutes back, we had come to know that our ticket to New Delhi (19 hours away) had not been confirmed, which meant that we would have to look for new tickets. There were three of us, about to leave for [...]
The Significance of Emotions in Islam
By Tarek Younis Emotion: an often-neglected, yet significant component of our psychological configuration Our psychological configuration consists of several components, all of which are interrelated: The spiritual component, as we say the fitrah, which naturally predisposes us with an inclination towards God and good. The cognitive component, which assumes all types of mental processes we [...]
Ash-Shakoor: The Most Appreciative
Names of Allah Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII “Whosoever relieves from a believer some grief pertaining to this world, Allah will relieve from him some grief pertaining to the Hereafter. Whosoever alleviates the difficulties of a needy person [...]
For the Sake of Allah
By Ismahan Abdullahi There was a time when words spoken were binding contracts; pledges held and honored, where an individual would act as a testimony to his character. Speech was not just words of folly, but rather true and honest communication between individuals. Often times we utter words heedlessly without realizing the impact it has on [...]
How to Organize a Local Qiyam #GlobalQiyam4Syria
SuhaibWebb.com and Ella Collins Institute have partnered together to call for a Global Qiyam for the people of Syria. We are asking you to organize a local qiyam program to pray for the people of Syria on Friday, May 17. What is a qiyam? Qiyam is an extra prayer offered after Isha at night. During the witr du`a’, one is able [...]
SuhaibWebb.com & Ella Collins Institute Call for “Global Qiyam for Syria”
Global Qiyām for Syria: Friday May 17th. Mobilize for Change! Like many of you, we at SuhaibWebb.com and Ella Collins Institute have paid special attention to the crisis in Syria. Syria holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims because of religious and family bonds shared with Syrians, and because of statements of Prophet [...]
“Muslim Youth Radicalization” Townhall Recording
In light of the recent discussions on Muslim-American radicalization, we would like to re-post our townhall on Muslim Youth Radicalization. We believe this discussion by experts in the Muslim community touched upon salient points that are relevant to the current national discourse. Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:55:00 — 41.3MB) SuhaibWebb.com aims to stay at the forefront on the issues [...]
The Muslim World as Westernized and Decadent
Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV Note: Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadawi’s opinions below do not necessary reflect the opinions of the author or SuhaibWebb.com. To view Andrew Booso’s discussion and review of Shaykh Abdul Hasan’s positions, please be sure to visit the 4th part of the series: Part IV Shaykh [...]
Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi and His Message for Muslims in the West
Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV Note: Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadawi’s opinions below do not necessary reflect the opinions of the author or SuhaibWebb.com. To view Andrew Booso’s discussion and review of Shaykh Abdul Hasan’s positions, please be sure to visit the 4th part of the series: Part IV The Nadwi [...]
The Pressure to Look ‘Right’
By Maryam Sakeenah In her article The Balancing Act of Being Female, Lisa Wade discusses the daily-battle women face in their struggles to conform to the expectations of an over-sexualized society. From dress to demeanor, all is sized up and judged for social appropriacy; when being flirty is appealing, and what crosses the line into ‘asking [...]
No Room for Radicals
By Suhaib Webb and Scott Korb Originally Published as an Op-Ed Article in the New York Times. Just hours after the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing were identified as Muslims, Representative Peter T. King of New York, the Republican chairman of the House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, called for an “increased surveillance” [...]
I Promise.
By Nabila Z Most of us, we never really intend to break a promise when we make one. That’s why it is a promise in the first place; a confirmation to someone of a future action we pledge to do. A verbal guarantee. As children, we grow up learning about keeping promises from our parents, [...]
Out of Darkness, Hope
Originally posted on the OC Register. Resilience and the Beauty of the Human Spirit The day after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Muslim faith leader Jamaal Diwan wrote this response to the tragic events: I often find myself reflecting on how crazy life is. My primary reason for doing so these days is the expected [...]
Letter of Love to Boston Community
Dear friends, I greet you invoking God’s peace and blessings upon you. Friday’s are special for me because at the ISBCC I get to see the fabric of our community. One of my favorites is seeing our security staff early in the morning, smiling and greeting everyone who walks in. Br. Muhammad Ubai always asks [...]
Parent Trap
By Samah Out of the blue one day, as we were walking to a meeting, my boss turned around and asked, “So, what are your plans for the near future?” When he saw the puzzled look on my face he continued “…you know, don’t you want to move out and live on your own? Don’t [...]
Let Your Actions Be Your Child’s Teacher
By Dr. Parisa S. Popalzai It’s ancient wisdom that our actions speak louder than our words—or when it comes to our children, our screaming. As parents, most of us are seeking advice on best parenting tips so that our children listen to us and follow our values and ideals. However, time and again we are [...]
He Who Observes All
Names of Allah Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII “Tell me about ihsan.” The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) replied: “It is to worship Allah as though you see Him, and though you do not see [...]
Condolences, Prayers and Support After Boston Marathon
The staff and writers of SuhaibWebb.com send their prayers and deepest condolences to the innocent lives lost and those injured in today’s tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon. We urge all of our readers to pray for those afflicted by this tragedy. Imam Suhaib Webb is the religious leader of the Islamic Society of Boston [...]
Bringing a Secret to the Prophet’s Garden
I had been in Medina for 3 days and the crowds were like I had never seen in this city before, not even during Ḥajj. Would I leave without visiting the Prophet ﷺ? Anyone who has been there knows that such a thing is unthinkable. We had to give it one last shot. My sons [...]
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