Sometimes we imagine that the problems of our age are unique, but this is not the case. Atheism is not new. At the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and even before that, at the time of previous prophets (peace be upon them all), there were people who denied the existence […]
There were atheists and non-believers even in the early centuries of Islam. Many of the early Muslims engaged in discussions and debates with them regarding faith, religion, and belief in God. Here, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani shares two stories from great early Muslims—Imam Abu Hanifa (founder of the Hanafi school of law) and Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq […]
In these dark and confusing times, Imam Khalid Latif reminds us how the best of mankind, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ responded to adversity. Zayd ibn San’an (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: Once, God’s Messenger ﷺ borrowed some money from me. I was not yet a Muslim then. I went to him to collect my debt […]
When adopting the faith of one parent seems like you’re betraying the other. Whilst Leanna was searching for the truth, she was reunited with her biological father who turned out to be Muslim. But embracing his faith would mean that she’d betrayed the woman who raised her. Watch on to see how God guided her […]
Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil, a core member of the SeekersHub Answers service, offers much-needed, effective online pastoral care – to those who seek help. What about those who suffer in silence? Taha has reached rock bottom. Perhaps he is struggling with some form of addiction, or he is depressed. He has tried numbing his pain, […]
Saleema Umm Bilal reviews a documentary on the wholesale destruction of bee colonies that has shaken her to the core. Just today, I was talking to my kids about the new, raw honey my husband bought us. It was thick, creamy and smelled so good. Bilal and Amina were eager to try some as I […]
The Prophet’s condemnation of poetry, blessings and peace be upon him, is often misunderstood. Yusuf Latif sheds some light on why. The Mu‘allaqa (hanging poem) of the most famous pre-Islamic Arab Poet, Imru al-Qays, begins with the couplet: Stop, let us weep, in remembrance of a beloved and her campsite Here in the desert between […]
Who are true servants of Allah? What does it mean to be of “the servants of the All-Merciful,” praised and described in the Qur’an. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains four of the key qualities of these blessed, beloved servants of God, as mentioned in verses 63-77 of Surat al-Furqan. Shaykh Faraz explains what a true servant […]
When faced with disagreements amongst Muslims, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said argues that we should take the example of Abdullah bin Masud (may Allah be pleased with him) who said, “All division is evil and no good will come from it”. Allah Subhanu wa Tala has blessed us with His Nur and guided us to His nur […]
Sometimes a door to Allah is opened in the form of a good deed, such as praying or giving charity but then the door of acceptance is still closed. Through parents, this final door can be opened. Ustadh Uthman Bally recounts story upon wonderful story of how the relationship with our parents can have a major effect on our futures. […]
