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Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings

Quran

Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings

Mohannad Abusarah
Breaking Free: Unshackling the Muslim Mind from Secular Thought and Reestablishing the Islamic Personality

Contemporary Ideologies

Breaking Free: Unshackling the Muslim Mind from Secular Thought and Reestablishing the Islamic Personality

Daniyah Hannini
Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment of Slaves in the Minhāj fī shuʿab al-īmān of al-Ḥalīmī

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment of Slaves in the Minhāj fī shuʿab al-īmān of al-Ḥalīmī

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Imam al-Suyūṭī and Symmetry in the Qur'an: Understanding the Connection Between the Beginning and Ending of Surahs

Quran

Imam al-Suyūṭī and Symmetry in the Qur'an: Understanding the Connection Between the Beginning and Ending of Surahs

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Are Some Qur'anic Verses More Virtuous Than Others? Reconciling Diverse Scholarly Views

Quran

Are Some Qur'anic Verses More Virtuous Than Others? Reconciling Diverse Scholarly Views

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children

Parenting

Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
From Gaza to Islam: Understanding the Qur'an's Transformative Power

Social Justice

From Gaza to Islam: Understanding the Qur'an's Transformative Power

Roohi Tahir
How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide

Allah

How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide

Anonymous Guest Author
How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr

Allah

How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr

Jinan Yousef
How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program

General Psychology

How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Uniting the Ummah: Strategies to Foster Solidarity with Uyghur Muslims

Social Justice

Uniting the Ummah: Strategies to Foster Solidarity with Uyghur Muslims

Shahd Fulath Khan,Hala Bucheeri,Arzu GulandDr. Dilmurat Mahmut
The First Codex: Abu Bakr's Compilation of the Qur’an

Quran

The First Codex: Abu Bakr's Compilation of the Qur’an

Ammar KhatibandDr. Nazir Khan

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Basics of Islam

What is Islam and who are Muslims? This section covers some of the basic questions asked about Islam and pillars that define the faith.

Are All Religions the Same? Islam and the False Promise of Perennialism

Contemporary Ideologies

Are All Religions the Same? Islam and the False Promise of Perennialism

Tom Facchine
Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents

Parenting

Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
How to Deal With Racism: Lessons From West African Scholars’ Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt

Quran

How to Deal With Racism: Lessons From West African Scholars’ Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt

Imam Dawud Walid
Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God

Reports

Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God

Dr. Osman UmarjiandDr. Hassan Elwan
Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars

Dr. Usaama al-Azami
On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power: The Heart's Joy in Remembering Laylat al-Qadr by Ibn al-ʿIrāqī

Acts of Worship

On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power: The Heart's Joy in Remembering Laylat al-Qadr by Ibn al-ʿIrāqī

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Understanding the Qur'an Through the Names and Attributes of Allah

Allah

Understanding the Qur'an Through the Names and Attributes of Allah

Jinan Yousef
Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani

Quran

Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani

Dr. Yasien Mohamed
The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature

Quran

The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature

Taha SoomroandSharif Randhawa
A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u

Islamic Civilization

A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u

Faatimah Knight
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles

Reports

Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles

Dr. Hassan ElwanandDr. Osman Umarji
How the Qur'an Was Preserved During the Prophet's ﷺ Time: Mechanisms of Oral and Written Transmission

Quran

How the Qur'an Was Preserved During the Prophet's ﷺ Time: Mechanisms of Oral and Written Transmission

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children

Parenting

Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World

Contemporary Ideologies

Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World

Dr. Tamara Gray
How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Parenting

How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Dr. Jihad SaafirandDr. Osman Umarji
Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative

Contemporary Ideologies

Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative

Yaqeen Institute
Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution

Islamic Ethics

Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution

Rhamis Kent
The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an

Quran

The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?

Allah

Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life

Islamic Ethics

Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
The ʿUthmānic Codex: Understanding how the Qur’an was Preserved

Quran

The ʿUthmānic Codex: Understanding how the Qur’an was Preserved

Ammar KhatibandDr. Nazir Khan
The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation

Social Justice

The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation

Ahmed Bin Qasim
Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health

General Psychology

Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health

Dr. Osman Umarji
The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World

General Psychology

The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World

Roohi Tahir
Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur'an Creates Transformative Willpower

Islamic Ethics

Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur'an Creates Transformative Willpower

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar
The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr

General Psychology

The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr

Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira'at

Quran

Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira'at

Sh. Yousef Wahb
An Introduction to 'Ulum-al-Qur'an: The Field of Qur'anic Studies

Quran

An Introduction to 'Ulum-al-Qur'an: The Field of Qur'anic Studies

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din

Afterlife

Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah's Name Maliki Yawm al-Din

Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanandJinan Yousef
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens

Allah

The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens

Dr. Tahir WyattandJinan Yousef
The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective

Dr. Hasan Ashraf
Being a "Good Person" is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam

Islamic Ethics

Being a "Good Person" is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims

Methodology (usul)

Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims

Amir Abu-Ghudda
Mawālī: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship

Islamic Civilization

Mawālī: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship

Dr. Emad Hamdeh
Human Origins - Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism

Evolution

Human Origins - Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism

Dr. Nazir Khan
Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide

Social Justice

Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide

Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally
Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women

Islamophobia

Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women

Dr. Naved Bakali
Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Islamic Civilization

Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty in Islam

Acts of Worship

Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty in Islam

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens

Social Justice

The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens

Dr. Ovamir AnjumandDr. Omar Suleiman
Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance

General Psychology

Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance

Dr. Osman Umarji
Authenticating Hadith and the History of Hadith Criticism

Hadith

Authenticating Hadith and the History of Hadith Criticism

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Social Justice

Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Dr. Katherine BullockandAreeb Daimee
The Preserved Practice: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Social Justice

The Preserved Practice: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Dr. Katherine BullockandAreeb Daimee
Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health

General Psychology

Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health

Dr. Rania Awaad,Danah ElsayedandHosam Helal
The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Acts of Worship

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an

Quran

Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an

Sh. Yousef WahbandSh. Mohammad Elshinawy
eBook | A Du’a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan

Quran

eBook | A Du’a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan

Yaqeen Institute
eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader

Quran

eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader

Yaqeen Institute
Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic

Reports

Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic

Dr. Osman Umarji
The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar

Islamic Civilization

The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar

Anonymous Guest Contributor
Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God

Acts of Worship

Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God

Roohi Tahir
Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed

Methodology (usul)

Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Parenting

Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Dr. Jibran Khokhar
Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History

General Psychology

Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History

Dr. Rania Awaad,Yusif Salaam Conn,Meve Nursoy-Demir,Hosam Helal,Dr. Sara MakladandDr. Iman Farajallah
The "Constitution" of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The "Constitution" of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction

Angels

Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
What is a Madhhab? Exploring the Role of Islamic Schools of Law

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

What is a Madhhab? Exploring the Role of Islamic Schools of Law

Dr. Emad Hamdeh
Understanding the Uṣūl: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences

Methodology (usul)

Understanding the Uṣūl: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences

Dr. Mohamed AbuTalebandDr. Omar Husain
The American Response to COVID-19 and the Moral Dilemma

Islamic Ethics

The American Response to COVID-19 and the Moral Dilemma

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

Anonymous Guest Author
Do the Qur'an and Sunnah Speak More Often to Men than Women?

Quran

Do the Qur'an and Sunnah Speak More Often to Men than Women?

Dr. Jonathan Brown
It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Islamic Ethics

It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era

Technology

Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era

Dr. Zara Khan
A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur’an

Islamic Ethics

A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur’an

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar
Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur'an

General Psychology

Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur'an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed
Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Parenting

Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyandDr. Tahir Khwaja
Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge

Islamic Ethics

Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge

Celene Ibrahim
Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

Quran

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

Sh. Suleiman Hani
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle

Allah

The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Trauma

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
The Meaning of Allah's Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace

Allah

The Meaning of Allah's Name As-Salam: The Source of Peace

Jinan Yousef
Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Reports

Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Dr. Osman UmarjiandDr. Husain Lateef
A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?

Methodology (usul)

A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?

Amir Abu-Ghudda
Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society's Death Anxiety

General Psychology

Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society's Death Anxiety

Dr. Tarek Younis
In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics

Methodology (usul)

In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics

Dr. Hatem al-Haj
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Wadūd: Seeking The Love of Allah

Allah

The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Wadūd: Seeking The Love of Allah

Anonymous Guest Author
Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique

Contemporary Ideologies

Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique

Dr. Nazir Khan
Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty

Islamic Civilization

Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty

Dr. Zara Khan
The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative

Islamophobia

The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative

Dr. Naved BakaliandHassam Munir
The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity

Islamophobia

The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity

Akan Malici
Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur'an

Quran

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur'an

Sh. Suleiman Hani
There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology

Epistemology

There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology

Arnold Yasin MolandJeroen Vlug
The Meaning of Forbearance in Islam: Allah's Name al-Halim (99 Names of Allah)

Allah

The Meaning of Forbearance in Islam: Allah's Name al-Halim (99 Names of Allah)

Jinan Yousef
eBook | Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Allah

eBook | Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society

Acts of Worship

Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society

Dr. Tamara Gray
Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

General Psychology

Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Reports

Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Menahal BegawalaandDr. Osman Umarji
The Inimitable Qur’an - The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Quran

The Inimitable Qur’an - The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
The Spiritual Psychology of Worship

Acts of Worship

The Spiritual Psychology of Worship

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report

Reports

How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report

Dr. Osman UmarjiandHajer Nakua
Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed

General Psychology

Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed

Dr. Omar HusainandDr. Osman Umarji
Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah

Nuriddeen Knight
We’ve Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History

Islamic Civilization

We’ve Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History

Abdul Rahman Latif
Is Contagion Real? Giving Context to Prophetic Wisdom

Hadith

Is Contagion Real? Giving Context to Prophetic Wisdom

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
The Prophetic Promises for Martyrs and Medina: Is COVID-19 a Plague?

Hadith

The Prophetic Promises for Martyrs and Medina: Is COVID-19 a Plague?

Mufti Muntasir ZamanandDr. Nazir Khan
A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19

Reports

A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19

Dr. Osman Umarji,Dr. Hassan ElwanandMustafa Umar
Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Parenting

Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Faatimah Knight
Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home

General Psychology

Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home

Dr. Zara Khan
A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Parenting

A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Hanif Fouse
Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

General Psychology

Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Dr. Tahir Wyatt
In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God

General Psychology

In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God

Roohi Tahir
Embracing Uncertainty: How to Feel Emotionally Stable in a Pandemic

Reports

Embracing Uncertainty: How to Feel Emotionally Stable in a Pandemic

Dr. Osman UmarjiandDr. Hassan Elwan
Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home

General Psychology

Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
When Our Worlds Are Shaken: Finding Strength in ‘Beautiful Patience’

General Psychology

When Our Worlds Are Shaken: Finding Strength in ‘Beautiful Patience’

Anonymous Guest Author
“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison

Trauma

“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework

Social Justice

Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework

Dr. Omar Suleiman
Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims

Reports

Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims

Dr. Osman Umarji
Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Identity

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Education

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Dr. Husain Lateef
The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Islam in the West

The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid
A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Social Justice

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Khairudin Aljunied
Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Culture

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Dr. Zara Khan
More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an

Social Justice

More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed
Writ and Wisdom: The Quran’s Moral Narrative

Islamic Ethics

Writ and Wisdom: The Quran’s Moral Narrative

Dr. Ramon Harvey
A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice

Social Justice

A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice

Dr. Nazir Khan
"How Can I Ever Get Past This?" Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended

Trauma

"How Can I Ever Get Past This?" Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Parenting

Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Dr. Osman Umarji
Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)

Islamic Civilization

Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid
Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain

Acts of Worship

Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain

Anonymous Guest Author
“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic

Trauma

“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia

Islamophobia

Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia

Dr. Naved Bakali
Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?

General Psychology

Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?

Amira Ayad
Who Wants the Caliphate?

Islamic Civilization

Who Wants the Caliphate?

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam

Hadith

Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam

Dr. Emad Hamdeh
"Everything is Falling Apart": Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours

Trauma

"Everything is Falling Apart": Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

Allah

Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanandDr. Nazir Khan
The Meaning of Allah's Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute

Allah

The Meaning of Allah's Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Muslims’ Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past—and Why We Should Reclaim Our History

Islamic Civilization

Muslims’ Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past—and Why We Should Reclaim Our History

Dr. Yakoob Ahmed
The Idea of Happiness in the Qur'an

Islamic Ethics

The Idea of Happiness in the Qur'an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed
The Technology of Happiness

Technology

The Technology of Happiness

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
"Why Does Allah Hate Me?" Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

General Psychology

"Why Does Allah Hate Me?" Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

Hadith

Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

Mufti Muntasir Zaman
The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur'an

Quran

The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur'an

Ammar KhatibandDr. Nazir Khan
All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

Education

All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

Faisal Malik
"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity

Identity

"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity

Yahya Ibrahim
An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

Identity

An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

Identity

Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

Dr. Tamara Gray
"And We Created You in Pairs": Islam and the Gender Question

Identity

"And We Created You in Pairs": Islam and the Gender Question

Faatimah Knight
Can a "Good Muslim" Be a "Bad Person"? Aligning Faith and Character

Islamic Ethics

Can a "Good Muslim" Be a "Bad Person"? Aligning Faith and Character

Anonymous Guest Author
The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

Parenting

The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

Roohi Tahir
"How Can I Ever Trust Again?" Navigating Betrayal

Trauma

"How Can I Ever Trust Again?" Navigating Betrayal

Sarah SultanandNajwa Awad
Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

Allah

Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
The Ethical Worldview of the Qur'an

Islamic Ethics

The Ethical Worldview of the Qur'an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed
"Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?" Reclaiming Our Thoughts

Trauma

"Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?" Reclaiming Our Thoughts

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Shari'ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

Methodology (usul)

Shari'ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics

Islamophobia

Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics

Dr. Naved Bakali
Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry

Islamophobia

Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry

Dr. Tarek Younis
What is Islamophobia? The Politics of Anti-Muslim Racism

Islamophobia

What is Islamophobia? The Politics of Anti-Muslim Racism

“Why Don’t Muslims Condemn Terrorism?” Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia

Islamophobia

“Why Don’t Muslims Condemn Terrorism?” Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia

Todd Green
The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia

Islamophobia

The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia

Dr. Naved Bakali
"I Should've Gotten Over It by Now": Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Trauma

"I Should've Gotten Over It by Now": Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyandDr. Nazir Khan
Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam

Culture

Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam

Dr. Muhammad Khalifa,Dr. Omar Suleiman,Dr. James WrightandDr. Nimo Abdi
The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan

Social Justice

The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan

Shibli Zaman
"Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?" Breaking the Cycles of Negativity

Trauma

"Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?" Breaking the Cycles of Negativity

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith

Hadith

Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self

General Psychology

Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self

Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanandAnonymous Guest Author
Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim

Hadith

Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim

Mufti Muntasir Zaman
Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

Trauma

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

Najwa AwadandSarah Sultan
Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians

Prophets

Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians

Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah

Prophets

Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar
How Islam Spread Throughout the World

Spread of Islam

How Islam Spread Throughout the World

Hassam Munir
The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim

Allah

The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim

Tallal Zeni
Abrogated Rulings in the Qur’an: Discerning their Divine Wisdom

Islamic Ethics

Abrogated Rulings in the Qur’an: Discerning their Divine Wisdom

Anonymous Guest Author
Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation

Hadith

Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation

Mufti Muntasir Zaman
Souls Assorted: An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality

General Psychology

Souls Assorted: An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality

Dr. Zohair Abdul-RahmanandDr. Nazir Khan
Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship

Arnold Yasin Mol
Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age

Marriage

Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age

Nuriddeen Knight
The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions

Anonymous Guest Contributor
Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Asadullah Ali Al-AndalusiandDr. Jonathan Brown
When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam

Environment

When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam

Afsan Redwan
Human Origins - Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations

Evolution

Human Origins - Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations

Dr. Nazir KhanandDr. Yasir Qadhi
Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution

Evolution

Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution

Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya
“Be Brothers”—Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History

Islamic Civilization

“Be Brothers”—Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History

Abdul Rahman Latif
Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice

Acts of Worship

Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice

Roohi Tahir
The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty, and Good Will in Islam

Islamic Ethics

The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty, and Good Will in Islam

Anonymous Guest Author
Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?

Islamophobia

Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud
Why Do People Suffer? God's Existence & the Problem of Evil

Allah

Why Do People Suffer? God's Existence & the Problem of Evil

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
What is Islamic Analytic Theology?

Epistemology

What is Islamic Analytic Theology?

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

Acts of Worship

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

Dr. Nazir Khan,Sh. Ibrahim HindyandDr. Omar Suleiman
Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam

Epistemology

Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam

Anonymous Guest Author
Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions

Spread of Islam

Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions

Hassam Munir
Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence

Islamic Ethics

Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence

Mikaeel Ahmed Smith
Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace

Islamic Ethics

Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace

Surkheel Sharif
Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism

Epistemology

Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives

Islamic Civilization

Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Identity

The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Dr. Jonathan Brown
The Power of Motivation

General Psychology

The Power of Motivation

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
"What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis"

Reports

"What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis"

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud
Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Acts of Worship

Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Roohi Tahir
Shari'ah in Today's World: Renewing Islamic Discourse

Methodology (usul)

Shari'ah in Today's World: Renewing Islamic Discourse

Dr. Hatem al-Haj
"We Used to Have No Regard for Women": Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

"We Used to Have No Regard for Women": Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam

Roohi Tahir,Dr. Omar Suleiman,Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyandMaryam Al-Dabbagh
Why Does God Ask People to Worship Him?

Acts of Worship

Why Does God Ask People to Worship Him?

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses

Technology

Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses

Tamim Mobayed
Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care

Health

Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care

Maryam Sultan
Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom

Epistemology

Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom

Dr. Edward Omar Moad
The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat

Islamic Ethics

War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat

Hassan Shibly
How to be a Mindful Muslim: An Exercise in Islamic Meditation

General Psychology

How to be a Mindful Muslim: An Exercise in Islamic Meditation

Anonymous Guest Author
The Lost Art of Contemplation

General Psychology

The Lost Art of Contemplation

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age

Acts of Worship

Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age

Sh. Ibrahim HindyandDr. Nazir Khan
Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination

Islamophobia

Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Does Islam Need Saving? An Analysis of Human Rights

Contemporary Ideologies

Does Islam Need Saving? An Analysis of Human Rights

The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah's Qadr

Divine Decree

Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah's Qadr

Anonymous Guest Author
Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan

General Psychology

Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan

Najwa Awad
The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

Allah

The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
The Issue of Apostasy in Islam

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

The Issue of Apostasy in Islam

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Marriage

Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek,Dr. Omar SuleimanandDr. Jonathan Brown
The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables

Islamic Civilization

The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables

Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi
Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars

Islamophobia

Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars

Dr. Omar SuleimanandDr. Nazir Khan
Finding Hope in Faith: An Optimistic Outlook During Hardship

General Psychology

Finding Hope in Faith: An Optimistic Outlook During Hardship

Roohi Tahir
The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood

Prophets

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
An Ethical and Historical Necessity: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

An Ethical and Historical Necessity: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Is Islam Antisemitic? Analyzing the Hadith About Jews, the Dajjal and the End of Times Prophecy

Islamophobia

Is Islam Antisemitic? Analyzing the Hadith About Jews, the Dajjal and the End of Times Prophecy

Anonymous Guest Author
Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage

Islamic Ethics

Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage

Anonymous Guest Author
Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being

General Psychology

Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth

Identity

Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth

Dr. Omar Suleiman
Does God Exist? The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah

Allah

Does God Exist? The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah

Anonymous Guest Author
Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty

Contemporary Ideologies

Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid
Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?

Islam in the West

Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?

Dr. Jonathan BrownandDr. Abdullah Hamid Ali
Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule

Islamic Civilization

Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
How Muhammad ﷺ Confronted Hate and Became The Most Influential Person in History

Prophets

How Muhammad ﷺ Confronted Hate and Became The Most Influential Person in History

Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyandDr. Omar Suleiman
Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam

Reports

Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud