Tag: reflection

Wind, Cold, Rain, Snow! No one deserves to be left on the streets in these conditions, but for many men, women, and children in the US and abroad, the street is their home. What is…

In terms of Sharee’ah or Islamic terminology, shirk means ascribing a partner or rival to Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) in Lordship (ruboobiyyah), worship or in His names and attributes. How can one fall into the trap…

It is often argued that difference of opinion causes division, sectarianism, partisanship and conflict within societies. However, Ikhtilaf or difference of opinion between Muslims has existed as long as Islam itself. While it is indeed…

Imagine a man who had a normal life– a wife, children,  job/livelihood,  close-knit interrelated family, and a larger tribe. Then a day came when all of this was interrupted by an angel sent by a…

The US announcement of a deal to help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines has strained the Western alliance, infuriating France and foreshadowing internal conflict on the “ganging up” on China. Muslims are not new to the…

High School and College / University students are tasked with engaging and expanding their thinking skills. One of the most important of these skills is critical thinking. In fact, the necessity of critical thinking is…

What has the World lost when the Muslims went into decline? This question requires us to examine the reality of the world today and how it has changed since the decline of the Muslims. This…

Everyone is asking what’s next for the people of Afghanistan and the Taliban? Are there obligations with the inherited victory? Let’s look at the options and what would lead to success for the Muslims of…

For Muslims who grew up in the shadow of 9/11, the last 20 years have been a time of fear, harassment, and suspicion. But what about Generation Z– the generation that defined by those born…

Establishing a Constitution – an imperative for the Muslims in Afghanistan When we ask the question of what must be done after acquiring a land, the answer is definitively establishing a constitution. Evidence for this…