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Between Pharaoh’s Riviera and the Divine Promise: Gaza as a Metaphor for the Muslim Soul in Ramadan | Blog

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Between Pharaoh’s Riviera and the Divine Promise: Gaza as a Metaphor for the Muslim Soul in Ramadan | Blog

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Rooted in tradition, designed for tomorrow: The vision behind Yaqeen’s new look

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Rooted in tradition, designed for tomorrow: The vision behind Yaqeen’s new look

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Jealousy for Faith and the Ummah: Developing a Gheerah Mindset | Blog

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Jealousy for Faith and the Ummah: Developing a Gheerah Mindset | Blog

Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally
What Are We Worth? Redefining Muslim Value with Dignity and Honor | Blog

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What Are We Worth? Redefining Muslim Value with Dignity and Honor | Blog

Anna Birawi
Exploring Islamophobia: A Snapshot of Current Research | Blog

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Exploring Islamophobia: A Snapshot of Current Research | Blog

Anna Birawi
“Blood Soaked Keys to Jerusalem”: Why We Must Stand With The People of Syria | Blog

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“Blood Soaked Keys to Jerusalem”: Why We Must Stand With The People of Syria | Blog

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Struggling to Pray? How to Wake Up for Fajr | Blog

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Struggling to Pray? How to Wake Up for Fajr | Blog

Living with Purpose: The Powerful Meaning of the Basmala | Blog

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Living with Purpose: The Powerful Meaning of the Basmala | Blog

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Is Voting Haram? The Islamic Ruling on Elections | Blog

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Is Voting Haram? The Islamic Ruling on Elections | Blog

Tom Facchine
Just How Much Does Gaza Matter to American Muslim Voters? | Blog

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Just How Much Does Gaza Matter to American Muslim Voters? | Blog

Dr. Youssef ChouhoudandDr. Osman Umarji
American Muslims and the 2024 Election: Why American Muslims Are Rethinking Political Alliances

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American Muslims and the 2024 Election: Why American Muslims Are Rethinking Political Alliances

Dr. Osman UmarjiandDr. Youssef Chouhoud
Five Tips to Manage your Anger in Islam | Blog

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Five Tips to Manage your Anger in Islam | Blog

How to Become a Hafiz: Inspiration to Memorize Qur’an | Blog

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How to Become a Hafiz: Inspiration to Memorize Qur’an | Blog

Du’as to Relieve Stress and Anxiety | Blog

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Du’as to Relieve Stress and Anxiety | Blog

Does History Only Repeat Itself? Remembering the Rohingya in Light of Palestine | Blog

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Does History Only Repeat Itself? Remembering the Rohingya in Light of Palestine | Blog

The Miscarried Fetus in Islam: Meeting Your Lost Child in Jannah | Blog

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The Miscarried Fetus in Islam: Meeting Your Lost Child in Jannah | Blog

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What does Allahu Akbar mean? | Blog

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What does Allahu Akbar mean? | Blog

Hope and Healing: Supplications for a Loved One Who Passed Away | Blog

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Hope and Healing: Supplications for a Loved One Who Passed Away | Blog

Parents’ Guide to Praying for Children: 10 Powerful Du’as | Blog

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Parents’ Guide to Praying for Children: 10 Powerful Du’as | Blog

The Significance of Allah’s name al-Aziz: The Most Powerful and Dignified | Blog

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The Significance of Allah’s name al-Aziz: The Most Powerful and Dignified | Blog

Virtues of Ayatul Kursi: The Greatest Verse in the Qur’an | Blog

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Virtues of Ayatul Kursi: The Greatest Verse in the Qur’an | Blog

Sh. Ismail Kamdar
What Happened on the Day of Ashura? Contextualizing the Events and Meaning of Ashura | Blog

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What Happened on the Day of Ashura? Contextualizing the Events and Meaning of Ashura | Blog

From Srebrenica to Gaza - How Systematic Dehumanization Leads to Genocide | Blog

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From Srebrenica to Gaza - How Systematic Dehumanization Leads to Genocide | Blog

Dr. Omar Suleiman
A Guide to Istikhara, the Prayer for Guidance | Blog

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A Guide to Istikhara, the Prayer for Guidance | Blog

Intersectionality and Palestine Solidarity: Why Muslims Need to Lead the Gaza Protests | Blog

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Intersectionality and Palestine Solidarity: Why Muslims Need to Lead the Gaza Protests | Blog

Tom Facchine
Important Du’as and Dhikr for Arafah | Blog

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Important Du’as and Dhikr for Arafah | Blog

5 Ways to Make the Most of the Day of Arafah | Blog

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5 Ways to Make the Most of the Day of Arafah | Blog

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Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog

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Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog

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Speaking Truth to Power: Islamic Rules for Protests, Civil Disobedience, and Encampments for Gaza | Blog

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Speaking Truth to Power: Islamic Rules for Protests, Civil Disobedience, and Encampments for Gaza | Blog

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
10 Ways to Maximize Your Worship in the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan | Blog

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10 Ways to Maximize Your Worship in the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan | Blog

Dr. Omar Suleiman
Qur'an Trivia | Qur’an 30 for 30 Season 5

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Qur'an Trivia | Qur’an 30 for 30 Season 5

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The Last Ten Nights on Your Period | Blog

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The Last Ten Nights on Your Period | Blog

Jinan Yousef
Surah Al Buruj and the Divine Response to Genocide and Injustice | Blog

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Surah Al Buruj and the Divine Response to Genocide and Injustice | Blog

Faisal Malik
Virtues of Shaban: How to Prepare for Ramadan Spiritually | Blog

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Virtues of Shaban: How to Prepare for Ramadan Spiritually | Blog

Dr. Omar Suleiman
Qunut Nazilah: A Guide to Making Dua for the Oppressed in Times of War | Blog

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Qunut Nazilah: A Guide to Making Dua for the Oppressed in Times of War | Blog

Sh. Yousef Wahb
How Gaza is Restoring Faith in God and Saving the World | Blog

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How Gaza is Restoring Faith in God and Saving the World | Blog

Dr. Ovamir Anjum
Going Back to Dates and Milk: Palestinian Resistance and Living with Less | Blog

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Going Back to Dates and Milk: Palestinian Resistance and Living with Less | Blog

Tom Facchine
Gaza’s Rise: Inspiring the Muslim Ummah’s Collective Consciousness and Religiosity | Blog

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Gaza’s Rise: Inspiring the Muslim Ummah’s Collective Consciousness and Religiosity | Blog

Dr. Osman Umarji
Pursuing Yaqeen: How to Build Unshakeable Faith and Trust in God | Blog

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Pursuing Yaqeen: How to Build Unshakeable Faith and Trust in God | Blog

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Why is Gaza Important? Honoring a Land of Ribat | Blog

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Why is Gaza Important? Honoring a Land of Ribat | Blog

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Confronting Today's Pharaoh and the Propaganda War on Palestine | Blog

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Confronting Today's Pharaoh and the Propaganda War on Palestine | Blog

Faisal Malik
Does Thanksgiving Make a Mockery of Gratitude? | Blog

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Does Thanksgiving Make a Mockery of Gratitude? | Blog

Tom Facchine
5 Tips for Muslim Professionals in their Pro-Palestinian Advocacy | Blog

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5 Tips for Muslim Professionals in their Pro-Palestinian Advocacy | Blog

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Palestine the Steadfast: Reflections on Allah's Names al-Wakīl and Al-Muʾmin | Blog

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Palestine the Steadfast: Reflections on Allah's Names al-Wakīl and Al-Muʾmin | Blog

Jinan Yousef
How to Build Resilience Through Palestine, For Palestine | Blog

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How to Build Resilience Through Palestine, For Palestine | Blog

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5 Du'as for Palestine and Gaza | Blog

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5 Du'as for Palestine and Gaza | Blog

3 Spiritual Actions You Can Take for Gaza Now | Blog

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3 Spiritual Actions You Can Take for Gaza Now | Blog

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How to Channel Your Anger For Palestine | Blog

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How to Channel Your Anger For Palestine | Blog

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The Martyrs of Gaza are Soaring in the Heavens | Blog

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The Martyrs of Gaza are Soaring in the Heavens | Blog

Dr. Omar Suleiman
How Can I Help Palestine? | Blog

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How Can I Help Palestine? | Blog

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Why Our Perception of God Matters | Blog

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Why Our Perception of God Matters | Blog

Dr. Osman Umarji
The Role of Islamic Scholars in Modern Society | Blog

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The Role of Islamic Scholars in Modern Society | Blog

Dr. Usaama al-Azami
The Rewards for Fasting 6 Days in Shawwal | Blog

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The Rewards for Fasting 6 Days in Shawwal | Blog

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
The Importance of Making Ramadan a "Big Deal" for Your Family | Blog

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The Importance of Making Ramadan a "Big Deal" for Your Family | Blog

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy
Why is Allah Referred to as “He” in the Qur’an? | Blog

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Why is Allah Referred to as “He” in the Qur’an? | Blog

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Finding Comfort in Allah's Mercy after a Tragedy: How to respond to the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria | Blog

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Finding Comfort in Allah's Mercy after a Tragedy: How to respond to the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria | Blog

Dr. Usaama al-Azami
World Hijab Day: Answering 5 Common Questions About Hijab | Blog

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World Hijab Day: Answering 5 Common Questions About Hijab | Blog

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Freedom through Surrender: Overcoming the Ego and Finding Peace in Islam | Blog

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Freedom through Surrender: Overcoming the Ego and Finding Peace in Islam | Blog

Celene IbrahimandNajiba Akbar
Celebrating the Holidays as a Muslim Convert | Blog

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Celebrating the Holidays as a Muslim Convert | Blog

Dr. Jonathan Brown
Who is Jesus in Islam? | Blog

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Who is Jesus in Islam? | Blog

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The Power of a Positive Home Environment: What the Research Says | Blog

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The Power of a Positive Home Environment: What the Research Says | Blog

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3 Steps to Show Gratitude in Islam | Blog

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3 Steps to Show Gratitude in Islam | Blog

Are You a Visual Learner? Here Are 5 Islamic Infographics to Learn From Today | Blog

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Are You a Visual Learner? Here Are 5 Islamic Infographics to Learn From Today | Blog

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It's Okay to Be Different: How to Talk to Kids About Halloween and Islam | Blog

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It's Okay to Be Different: How to Talk to Kids About Halloween and Islam | Blog

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy
Tadabbur: 10 steps to a deeper connection with the Qur’an | Blog

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Tadabbur: 10 steps to a deeper connection with the Qur’an | Blog

Sh. Yousef Wahb
Not Ready to Say Goodbye: Dealing With Grief and Loss | Blog

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Not Ready to Say Goodbye: Dealing With Grief and Loss | Blog

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
8 Questions Your Muslim Teens Are Asking | Blog

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8 Questions Your Muslim Teens Are Asking | Blog

How Do I Ask Allah for Forgiveness? | Blog

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How Do I Ask Allah for Forgiveness? | Blog

Roohi Tahir
Fasting Ashura: What Is Ashura and Why Is It Important? | Blog

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Fasting Ashura: What Is Ashura and Why Is It Important? | Blog

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy
Healing the Soul: Religion and Mental Health | Blog

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Healing the Soul: Religion and Mental Health | Blog

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5 Ways to Raise Practicing Muslim Children | Blog

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5 Ways to Raise Practicing Muslim Children | Blog

Yaqeen InstituteandSh. Ibrahim Hindy
Convert Connection: Dhul Hijjah Reflections with Sh. Abdullah Oduro | Blog

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Convert Connection: Dhul Hijjah Reflections with Sh. Abdullah Oduro | Blog

Yaqeen InstituteandSh. Abdullah Oduro
11 Things to Do On the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah | Blog

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11 Things to Do On the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah | Blog

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Why Are the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Important? | Blog

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Why Are the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Important? | Blog

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10 Acts of Worship When You Can't Pray | Blog

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10 Acts of Worship When You Can't Pray | Blog

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Best Qur'an resources to read in English this Ramadan | Blog

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Best Qur'an resources to read in English this Ramadan | Blog

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