Fear of Death and the Afterlife: The Islamic Perspective
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Changed by the Qur’an
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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.
A Du'a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan
Dr. Tahir Wyattبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيم In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Beneficent Download the digital version here. Table of Contents: Introduction Section 1: Prayers for guidance and forgiveness Introductory paragraph (1.1) Prayer for guidance and integrity(1.2) Prayer for ease in following...
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...
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...
Between Pharaoh’s Riviera and the Divine Promise: Gaza as a Metaphor for the Muslim Soul in Ramadan | Blog
Dr. Ovamir AnjumThe modern world is relentless in its assault on the Muslim soul. Political tyranny, the unchecked deception of technology, and the fleeting luxuries of modern consumerism conspire to dull its edges, to rob it of its clarity, and to enslave it in ways more insidious than chains. The world’s tyrants...
What Happened on the Day of Ashura? Contextualizing the Events and Meaning of Ashura | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteOn the day of Ashura, millennia ago, Musa (as) and the Children of Israel achieved a momentous victory over the oppressive tyranny of Pharaoh. The remembrance of this event, through fasting, is a solemn reminder that Allah's assistance is ever-present for those who persevere in righteousness and...
The Palestinians have been murdered twice – once by the Israeli army and once by the Western media. Our emotions are intense these days. The horrific images and exposure to propaganda have taken us on an emotional roller coaster, most often leaving us feeling rage. We are infuriated at the Zionist...
Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God
Dr. Osman UmarjiOne of the most foundational Islamic beliefs is the acknowledgment of Allah’s sovereignty. Sovereignty refers to Allah’s absolute ownership, power, and supreme authority over the universe. Allah refers to Himself as ‘the Owner of Sovereignty’ (Mālik al-mulk), and Sūrat al-Mulk begins with the...
Qunut Nazilah: A Guide to Making Dua for the Oppressed in Times of War | Blog
Sh. Yousef WahbAbū Dāwūd reported from Sahl b. Saʿd that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Supplications (duʿā) at two times are never (or seldomly) turned down, duʿā at the time of the call to prayer and duʿā at the time of fighting, when people are locked in battle.” In another version of the hadith reported by the same...
Between Pharaoh’s Riviera and the Divine Promise: Gaza as a Metaphor for the Muslim Soul in Ramadan | Blog
Dr. Ovamir AnjumThe modern world is relentless in its assault on the Muslim soul. Political tyranny, the unchecked deception of technology, and the fleeting luxuries of modern consumerism conspire to dull its edges, to rob it of its clarity, and to enslave it in ways more insidious than chains. The world’s tyrants...
What Happened on the Day of Ashura? Contextualizing the Events and Meaning of Ashura | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteOn the day of Ashura, millennia ago, Musa (as) and the Children of Israel achieved a momentous victory over the oppressive tyranny of Pharaoh. The remembrance of this event, through fasting, is a solemn reminder that Allah's assistance is ever-present for those who persevere in righteousness and...
The Palestinians have been murdered twice – once by the Israeli army and once by the Western media. Our emotions are intense these days. The horrific images and exposure to propaganda have taken us on an emotional roller coaster, most often leaving us feeling rage. We are infuriated at the Zionist...
Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God
Dr. Osman UmarjiOne of the most foundational Islamic beliefs is the acknowledgment of Allah’s sovereignty. Sovereignty refers to Allah’s absolute ownership, power, and supreme authority over the universe. Allah refers to Himself as ‘the Owner of Sovereignty’ (Mālik al-mulk), and Sūrat al-Mulk begins with the...
Qunut Nazilah: A Guide to Making Dua for the Oppressed in Times of War | Blog
Sh. Yousef WahbAbū Dāwūd reported from Sahl b. Saʿd that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Supplications (duʿā) at two times are never (or seldomly) turned down, duʿā at the time of the call to prayer and duʿā at the time of fighting, when people are locked in battle.” In another version of the hadith reported by the same...
There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology
Arnold Yasin Mol
There has always been Fake News World crises are not new to us. In our short lifespans, there have been multiple genocides, such as in Bosnia and Rwanda, and immense droughts and mass starvation, as in Somalia. We have experienced multiple economic recessions and violence and injustice continues...
Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
One recent Ramadan, I spent more time than I should have reading the news and keeping up with the general mayhem of the Middle East. At one point, thousands of Yezidis had fled to a mountain and were under siege by Daesh. According to the story, the American military heroically came to their...
Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam
Anonymous Guest Author
Information literacy is the set of skills needed in the modern age to discover, evaluate, interpret, and use information properly and truthfully. With the worldwide proliferation of misinformation on the internet, information literacy is rapidly becoming the most important human competency of the...
Secrets of Surah al-Fatihah: How Divine Language Provides a Moral Compass | Blog
Dr. Nazir Khan
In seven short verses, we will see how every single word has been perfectly selected to convey the greatest moral lessons.
Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
In this paper, I intend to contribute to the Islamic analytic theological engagement with modern science, focusing on the problem of scientific methodology. In the first part, I lay out what I take to be some basic commitments involved in the ideal Muslim relation to God and creation, which pertain...
There Has Always Been Fake News: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology
Arnold Yasin Mol
There has always been Fake News World crises are not new to us. In our short lifespans, there have been multiple genocides, such as in Bosnia and Rwanda, and immense droughts and mass starvation, as in Somalia. We have experienced multiple economic recessions and violence and injustice continues...
Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
One recent Ramadan, I spent more time than I should have reading the news and keeping up with the general mayhem of the Middle East. At one point, thousands of Yezidis had fled to a mountain and were under siege by Daesh. According to the story, the American military heroically came to their...
Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam
Anonymous Guest Author
Information literacy is the set of skills needed in the modern age to discover, evaluate, interpret, and use information properly and truthfully. With the worldwide proliferation of misinformation on the internet, information literacy is rapidly becoming the most important human competency of the...
Secrets of Surah al-Fatihah: How Divine Language Provides a Moral Compass | Blog
Dr. Nazir Khan
In seven short verses, we will see how every single word has been perfectly selected to convey the greatest moral lessons.
Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
In this paper, I intend to contribute to the Islamic analytic theological engagement with modern science, focusing on the problem of scientific methodology. In the first part, I lay out what I take to be some basic commitments involved in the ideal Muslim relation to God and creation, which pertain...
Special written resources and journals designed to maximize your productivity during the holy month. These publications often include daily planners, reflections, and spiritual exercises.
Special written resources and journals designed to maximize your productivity during the holy month. These publications often include daily planners, reflections, and spiritual exercises.
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society
Dr. Tamara Gray
Damascus is a beautiful city. Jasmine vines and bright purple bougainvillea flowers grow on balconies all over the city and jacaranda trees sneak up in the small spaces between blocks and buildings. I used to live in a twelve-story cement block building that stood in a row of at least ten other...
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 Spiritual Psychology of Worship
Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Many young Muslims have grown up dreading acts of worship, viewing them as cumbersome tasks devoid of any meaning or fulfillment. 58% of respondents to a Yaqeen Institute survey of Muslims from the United States admitted that religious beliefs and practices not making sense to them contributed to...
How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report
Dr. Osman Umarji
As we begin an unprecedented Ramadan, Muslims are trying to figure out how to approach this blessed month while being isolated at home and without access to the masjid. How do they anticipate their experience this Ramadan to be compared to prior years? Are people optimistic? If so, what predicts...
Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed
Dr. Omar Husain
On Friday, March 12, 2020, religious leaders and board members at masjids across the country made the excruciating decision to suspend the Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer due to the spread of COVID-19. This decision was not taken lightly but, after consultation with scholars and medical professionals, it...
