Seerah 7: Meccan Period- Taking the Message to the Society

In obedience to Allah’s(swt) Command, Prophet Muhammad (saw) began openly to “warn his nearest relations”[Ash-Shuara, Verse 214].Thus began the the call to all of the society to be changed to follow the truth of Islam.The…

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Seerah 6: Beginning of Prophethood of Muhammad(ﷺ)- Makkan Period

With the following verses, began the divine mission of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and thus removed the darkness and brought the light of Islam to all of humanity.“Recite in the name of your Lord Who created….

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Another School Shooting and Still No Solution?

In 46 weeks this year, there have been 44 school shootings- nearly an average of one school shooting a week! Shootings are only adding to the other social problems in schools including drug use, alcohol…

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Impeachment Reflections from an Islamic Perspective

In just a few days, the US house of Representatives is expected to vote on the Articles of Impeachment. It will be the fourth time in a nation with a very short history where the…

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Reflecting on the Birth and Life of the Prophet Muhammad(saw)

During the month of Rabiul Awwal, there are “celebrations” that are witnessed among many Muslims to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad(saw).The speaker reminds us that the act of loving the Prophet(saw) should not…

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Seerah 5: From Birth to the Prophethood of Muhammad(ﷺ)

The session highlights the significant events of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ)birth right up to before he(saw) received revelation from Allah(swt).    —

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Islam began as strange-Be Firm with the Deen

When the Messenger(saw) was sent, and he began to call the people to the worship of Allah(Swt), Islam at that point was thought of something that was strange. Join the speaker as he expounds on…

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Seerah 4: The Lineage of the Prophet Muhammad(saw)

Having an understanding of the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad(saw) is essential to establish the framework of the life of the Prophet Muhammad(saw). The speaker takes us through the genealogy of the Prophet Muhammad(saw) as…

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Hukum Shari and Maslahah_ Islamic Ruling and Benefit

Muslims are quite aware that our success lies in following the Hukm Shar’i (Islamic Ruling) according to the Qu’ran and Sunnah. However, Muslims have been introduced to the concept of Maslahah(benefit) being used as a…

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Seerah 2: Religions of Pre-Islamic Arabia

Pre-Islamic religion in Arabia consisted of indigenous polytheistic beliefs, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. It is important to understand the context in which arose the ideology of Islam.

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Pre-Islamic Arab Society

To understand the Islamic ideology that the Prophet Muhammad (saw) conveyed and the effects that this ideology had on society, it is necessary to understand ethnic, geographic, social, cultural, economic, and religious features of the…

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Understanding Taqwa & Nationalism- The Kurds and Kashmir Example

The speaker reminds us of the dangerous of Nationalism and the importance of Taqwa in light of the Muslim situation of the Kurds and Kashmir.

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