On The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power: The Heart's Joy in Remembering Laylat al-Qadr by Ibn al-ʿIrāqī
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Special written resources and journals designed to maximize your productivity during the holy month. These publications often include daily planners, reflections, and spiritual exercises.
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...
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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.
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...
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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...
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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...
Rooted in the concept of 'Adl, this topic explores the central role of justice in Islamic law, ethics, and social interactions. It examines how the faith advocates for the rights of the oppressed and the establishment of a fair society.
Rooted in the concept of 'Adl, this topic explores the central role of justice in Islamic law, ethics, and social interactions. It examines how the faith advocates for the rights of the oppressed and the establishment of a fair society.
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