Shaykh Faraz explains what “light” is. What does it mean that Allah is the Light (al-Nur). Then, he explains the Verse of Light (Ayat al-Nur) in the Qur’an. “Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth,” means that He is the One who gives the light of existence to all creation. He then […]
In this Friday khutba, Shaykh Faraz highlights the sunna of reflection and four ways Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to reflect. He emphasizes that faith is only nurtured through reflection. Therefore, we should embrace the sunna of reflection. Shaykh Faraz highlights that one of the sunnas of the Prophet (peace […]
It’s 2017 and yet Muslim minds remain as colonised as ever. Shaykh Walead Mosaad explains why. As I sat in the main hall at an Islamic conference hosted by a large national organization I had difficulty making out what the speaker was saying. Perhaps it was the alternating purple and red strobe lights, or maybe […]
The wildly popular Reviving The Islamic Spirit convention went to Malaysia for the first time this year. Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil, like others in the region, jumped at the opportunity. When I think of the RIS (Reviving The Islamic Spirit) Convention, I think of Canada – very far away. Imagine my surprise and delight when […]
At a time when extremist Muslim groups and movements commit crimes and murders in the name of Islam it is a duty for us to return back to the pure guidance of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as it has reached us through unbroken chains of scholarly transmission. Read more about the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ ethics […]
Scholars say about the love of worldliness is an ailment for which cure is exceedingly difficult. Shaykh Faraz talks about the dangers of loving worldliness, and gives five principles that help us keep away from worldliness. The five principle that Shaykh Faraz explains in this podcast are: (1) having a clear purpose in life, (2) […]
In this episode, Ustadha Raidah tells us about the reasons why she went on a path of seeking sacred knowledge. She talks about the benefits of moving to Amman, Jordan for her studies. Ustadha Raidah also talks about where and how she was brought up, relating this to why the prioritization of sacred knowledge is […]
A new book by H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan has just been launched to critical acclaim. In this video, he explains why the contents are so relevant and timely. The world is at a crossroads today. A tiny minority of Muslims seems to be bent on hijacking the religion of Islam and bringing it […]
In this interview, Ustadh Amjad shares with us his story that revolved around one of Imam al-Haddad’s books, which inspired him to study Islam. He tells us about some of the challenges he initially faced and how he overcame them. Ustadh Amjad also shares some of his first memories from going to Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen […]
Many Muslims may approach worship as a burden. However, our worship should be an expression of gratitude to Allah Most High as the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has taught us and set an example for that. Our sense of gratitude could be nurtured through constant reflection of Allah’s overwhelming bounties and […]
