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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.
Female Scholars in Islamic History: Revisiting Their Pivotal Role
Jude ElziqPicture this: It is the nineteenth century, and we are seated in the halls of a European university library. This academic space is predominantly male-exclusive, its tall shelves lined with literature authored almost entirely by men. Between these shelves stands Ignác Goldziher, a Hungarian...
Hindutva and Anti-Muslim Violence: How to Navigate Hindu Supremacy
Safa AhmedHindutva does not only harm Muslims in India; it has found resonance in diasporic communities, involves itself in transnational repression, and openly pledges its allegiance to other far-right movements. Its supporters amplify Zionist propaganda that enables Israel’s genocide in Palestine, provide...
Why Silence Is Not Neutral: The Bystander Effect and Moral Responsibility in Islam | Blog
Dr. Jibran KhokharCenturies before modern psychology named the bystander effect, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ articulated a moral framework that directly addressed its dangers. He said: The parable of those who respect the limits of Allah and those who violate them is that of people who board a ship after casting lots....
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...
We Should Have Done More: A Tribute to Imam Jamil Al-Amin | Blog
Dr. Altaf HusainWhen I reflect on what I have been able to accomplish in service to the community by the grace of Allah, the goals “completed” never occupy my heart or mind as deeply as those left unfinished, especially the places where I know I should have exerted more effort. One such glaring example is our...
Are You a Visual Learner? Here Are 5 Islamic Infographics to Learn From Today | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteVisual learners make up 65% percent of the population, so it’s no wonder that infographics are one of the most popular forms of content today. In addition to simplifying complex topics, infographics also improve our retention of the information presented. At Yaqeen, we’re dedicated to making...
Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars
Dr. Usaama al-AzamiWhy should Muslims seek Islamic knowledge from ulamāʾ, known as scholars of Islam? Learn about the importance of seeking guidance from islamic scholars and why it is essential towards upholding our practice of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables
Asadullah Ali Al-AndalusiThe popular analysis (promulgated by Orientalists) on the rise and decline of scientific productivity in Islamic civilization dichotomizes the events of Islamic history as a conflict between religion and reason. This analysis has since come to be coined the ‘Classical Narrative,’ and suggests that...
We Should Have Done More: A Tribute to Imam Jamil Al-Amin | Blog
Dr. Altaf HusainWhen I reflect on what I have been able to accomplish in service to the community by the grace of Allah, the goals “completed” never occupy my heart or mind as deeply as those left unfinished, especially the places where I know I should have exerted more effort. One such glaring example is our...
Are You a Visual Learner? Here Are 5 Islamic Infographics to Learn From Today | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteVisual learners make up 65% percent of the population, so it’s no wonder that infographics are one of the most popular forms of content today. In addition to simplifying complex topics, infographics also improve our retention of the information presented. At Yaqeen, we’re dedicated to making...
Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars
Dr. Usaama al-AzamiWhy should Muslims seek Islamic knowledge from ulamāʾ, known as scholars of Islam? Learn about the importance of seeking guidance from islamic scholars and why it is essential towards upholding our practice of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
How 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.
The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables
Asadullah Ali Al-AndalusiThe popular analysis (promulgated by Orientalists) on the rise and decline of scientific productivity in Islamic civilization dichotomizes the events of Islamic history as a conflict between religion and reason. This analysis has since come to be coined the ‘Classical Narrative,’ and suggests that...
A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice
Dr. Nazir Khan
This article has been excerpted from the author’s contribution to a larger chapter co-authored with Amal Qutub (registered social worker) and Mahdi Qasqas (clinical psychologist) entitled “Islam and Social Justice” in the volume Spirituality and Social Justice: Spirit in the Political Quest for a...
The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan
Shibli Zaman
Today, in America, we see our government and its agencies separating children from their mothers in what seems to be a weekly occurrence. The tragic stories keep pouring in of children no longer recognizing their parents after so long in government custody and, in the worst scenarios, the children...
Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide
Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally
This paper is focused on highlighting the situation in occupied East Turkistan, explaining the persecution faced by the Uyghurs and other Muslim Turkic groups, and why it can legitimately be described as a genocide. Building on this, through scriptural analysis of the Qur’an and Sunnah, the paper...
Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada
Dr. Katherine Bullock
The critical importance of zakat within Islam is one of the greatest reminders of Islam’s enduring commitment to economic justice. In Destiny Disrupted, Ansary points out that withholding zakat is the reason for which Abū Bakr, the first khalīfah, went to war. The tribespeople “still acknowledged...
More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an
Dr. Yasien Mohamed
There is an urgent need to revitalize the concept of justice specifically as a virtue since the focus in the Islamic and Western worlds has been more significantly on the juridical and political aspects of justice. Since the European Enlightenment, the classical philosophical conception of justice...
A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice
Dr. Nazir Khan
This article has been excerpted from the author’s contribution to a larger chapter co-authored with Amal Qutub (registered social worker) and Mahdi Qasqas (clinical psychologist) entitled “Islam and Social Justice” in the volume Spirituality and Social Justice: Spirit in the Political Quest for a...
The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan
Shibli Zaman
Today, in America, we see our government and its agencies separating children from their mothers in what seems to be a weekly occurrence. The tragic stories keep pouring in of children no longer recognizing their parents after so long in government custody and, in the worst scenarios, the children...
Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide
Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally
This paper is focused on highlighting the situation in occupied East Turkistan, explaining the persecution faced by the Uyghurs and other Muslim Turkic groups, and why it can legitimately be described as a genocide. Building on this, through scriptural analysis of the Qur’an and Sunnah, the paper...
Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada
Dr. Katherine Bullock
The critical importance of zakat within Islam is one of the greatest reminders of Islam’s enduring commitment to economic justice. In Destiny Disrupted, Ansary points out that withholding zakat is the reason for which Abū Bakr, the first khalīfah, went to war. The tribespeople “still acknowledged...
More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an
Dr. Yasien Mohamed
There is an urgent need to revitalize the concept of justice specifically as a virtue since the focus in the Islamic and Western worlds has been more significantly on the juridical and political aspects of justice. Since the European Enlightenment, the classical philosophical conception of justice...
Delve into the profound meanings and spiritual significance of the Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna). deepen your connection with the Creator by understanding His attributes and how they relate to your daily life.
Delve into the profound meanings and spiritual significance of the Beautiful Names of Allah (Asma ul-Husna). deepen your connection with the Creator by understanding His attributes and how they relate to your daily life.
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles
Dr. Hassan Elwan
What is your spiritual attachment style? Explore how our belief in divine love can effect our attachment to God scale and how our image of God influences how we relate to Him.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Wadūd: Seeking The Love of Allah
Anonymous Guest Author
Most theistic religions, including Islam, affirm love as one of the divine attributes of God, our Creator. It is considered a virtue by many people to selflessly love others for God’s sake, or to love others as oneself. However, a common criticism we hear against Islam today is that Muslims...
The Meaning of Allah's Name as-Samad: The Eternal, The Absolute
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Each of us will encounter moments in our lives that remind us how inherently vulnerable we are as human beings. They may be moments of feeling paralyzed by our fears, beaten down by our weaknesses, or suffocated by our anxiety about the future. There may be an act of betrayal that causes us to...
