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Changed by the Qur’an
Changed by the Qur’an is intended as a practical guide to remove the spiritual and intellectual barriers between every Muslim and their personal transformative relationship with the Qur’an
Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)
The Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer companion journal helps Muslims improve their prayer. It includes commentary and gems for each step of salah, and journaling space for your reflections on your journey to life-changing prayers.
Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home
Dr. Tesneem AlkiekAmidst the lockdowns in response to COVID-19, many of you have been working from home, perhaps for the very first time. For those who have never had this experience, it may feel overwhelming. Suddenly, time and focus are a thing of the past. But as someone who has been working remotely for the past...
Lowering the Gaze: Prophetic Solutions to Pornography in an Age of Endless Temptation
Dr. Jibran KhokharLate at night, after a long and exhausting day, a young man lies in bed scrolling through his phone. He is not searching for pornography. At least, that is not what he tells himself. He is simply looking for a distraction, to numb the distress of his day. A few reels become a few more. An image...
Four Ways of Confronting Islamophobia on Campus: Protecting Muslim Students from Abuse
Imam Khalid LatifSince October 2023, the past three academic years have exposed something painful but necessary for our community to confront: We were not prepared. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to tie our camel and trust in Allah. For far too long, in the higher education space, we trusted, but failed to tie the camel....
It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog
Shaimaa Kraba“Once upon a time . . . ” is how most fairy tales begin. In real life, it’s how single mothers begin sentences about who they were before everything changed. There was a time we believed life would be beautiful for us. Somewhere along the way, that kind of beauty became harder to reach. Not by...
Why beliefs matter Humanity’s enduring fascination with the same set of existential questions—life after death, the human soul, morality, ethics and the nature of God—has compelled some anthropologists to describe us as Homo Religiosus, distinct as a species based not on ‘sapience’ (wisdom,...
Historians have widely discredited the narrative that the prevalence of Islam in the world today can be explained as a result of forced conversions. Without denying that there may have been some exceptional cases of forced conversion―in blatant violation of clear Islamic directives―this article...
Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children
Najwa AwadHow could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how In Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide.
Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteOne of the beautiful names of Allah (SWT) is At-Tawwab. What is the meaning of At-Tawwab? How can we experience safety and security by understanding this name? Here are 7 insights that can help.
The Miscarried Fetus in Islam: Meeting Your Lost Child in Jannah | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteAyatul Kursi is one of the most important verses in the Qur’an. It is known as the greatest verse in the Qur’an and should be memorized, understood, and often recited. It serves as a daily means of protection from worldly harm, and also as a means of protection from unseen sources of harm.
Why beliefs matter Humanity’s enduring fascination with the same set of existential questions—life after death, the human soul, morality, ethics and the nature of God—has compelled some anthropologists to describe us as Homo Religiosus, distinct as a species based not on ‘sapience’ (wisdom,...
Historians have widely discredited the narrative that the prevalence of Islam in the world today can be explained as a result of forced conversions. Without denying that there may have been some exceptional cases of forced conversion―in blatant violation of clear Islamic directives―this article...
Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children
Najwa AwadHow could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how In Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide.
Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteOne of the beautiful names of Allah (SWT) is At-Tawwab. What is the meaning of At-Tawwab? How can we experience safety and security by understanding this name? Here are 7 insights that can help.
The Miscarried Fetus in Islam: Meeting Your Lost Child in Jannah | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteAyatul Kursi is one of the most important verses in the Qur’an. It is known as the greatest verse in the Qur’an and should be memorized, understood, and often recited. It serves as a daily means of protection from worldly harm, and also as a means of protection from unseen sources of harm.
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
“When there is a general change of conditions,” Ibn Khaldun writes, “it is as if the entire creation had changed and the whole world been altered as if it were a new and repeated creation, a world brought into existence anew.” Diligent study of history had given him a unique awareness of something...
From Clock Time to God’s Time: Returning to Sacred Rhythms in a Digital World
Faatimah Knight
Sacred scripture is replete with imageries of the sun, moon, stars, and our observance of them. In the Chapter of the Cracking, God sets an oath: “I swear by the twilight, by the night and what it covers, by the full moon, you will progress from stage to stage” (Qur’an 84:16–19); the Prophet ﷺ...
Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses
Tamim Mobayed
In 1965, an American scientist by the name of Gordon Moore made a relatively specific prediction about the number of transistors within a dense integrated circuit that would go on to become an accurate projection of technological change as a whole. Moore predicted that the number of transistors...
Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era
Dr. Zara Khan
But random reflections on the human condition need, like beads, to be strung on a connecting thread…this thread should be the Islamic concept of Man as God’s Viceroy on this beautiful but transient earth… Are we or are we not fully responsible for everything that we do, regardless of whether we are...
When Scrolling Breeds Despair: A Prophetic Cure to Comparison Culture | Blog
Dr. Jibran Khokhar
In seven short verses, we will see how every single word has been perfectly selected to convey the greatest moral lessons.
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
“When there is a general change of conditions,” Ibn Khaldun writes, “it is as if the entire creation had changed and the whole world been altered as if it were a new and repeated creation, a world brought into existence anew.” Diligent study of history had given him a unique awareness of something...
From Clock Time to God’s Time: Returning to Sacred Rhythms in a Digital World
Faatimah Knight
Sacred scripture is replete with imageries of the sun, moon, stars, and our observance of them. In the Chapter of the Cracking, God sets an oath: “I swear by the twilight, by the night and what it covers, by the full moon, you will progress from stage to stage” (Qur’an 84:16–19); the Prophet ﷺ...
Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses
Tamim Mobayed
In 1965, an American scientist by the name of Gordon Moore made a relatively specific prediction about the number of transistors within a dense integrated circuit that would go on to become an accurate projection of technological change as a whole. Moore predicted that the number of transistors...
Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era
Dr. Zara Khan
But random reflections on the human condition need, like beads, to be strung on a connecting thread…this thread should be the Islamic concept of Man as God’s Viceroy on this beautiful but transient earth… Are we or are we not fully responsible for everything that we do, regardless of whether we are...
When Scrolling Breeds Despair: A Prophetic Cure to Comparison Culture | Blog
Dr. Jibran Khokhar
In seven short verses, we will see how every single word has been perfectly selected to convey the greatest moral lessons.
Maximize the blessings of the holy month with essential guides on fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal. Find daily inspiration and practical tips to make the most of your Ramadan journey.
Maximize the blessings of the holy month with essential guides on fasting, prayer, and spiritual renewal. Find daily inspiration and practical tips to make the most of your Ramadan journey.
Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an
Sh. Yousef Wahb
Treasure is spelled tadabbur The Qur’an is the “rope of Allah”; whoever grabs onto it will be saved, and whoever loosens his grip will be destroyed. The Qur’an is also the “spirit He revealed.” Allah created our bodies from the earth and decreed that their nourishment would come from the...
How to Power Through the Ramadan Dip: 10 Hadiths and Tips | Blog
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
It is very well observed, and very predictable, that there occurs a sort of dip in the middle stretch of Ramadan. A low point. A fatigue in devotion. The excitement from the first nights settles. The body feels it. The soul feels it. I want to equip you with ten Prophetic teachings: ten reminders...
Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year
Dr. Nazir Khan
Islam makes certain times and places especially sacred. The Night of Power is one of these times. Learn the significance of Laylatul Qadr and how to seek its reward.
The Last Ten Nights on Your Period | Blog
Jinan Yousef
Many women worry that getting their menstruation during a blessed time could be a sign of Allah's displeasure. But the Prophet ﷺ comforted Aisha (rA) and all of us by banishing the thought.
How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Anonymous Guest Author
Learn about the virtues of fasting in general, the spirit of the practice, why we fast, and what moral, psychological, and spiritual outcomes are desired.
