Imam Zaid Shakir has had to bury people who were shot by cops and those who were shot by their peers – predominantly young, African-American men. He concludes, if you’re right with God, you’re right. If some racist thinks you’re not right that’s their problem. Black history is filled with injustice. The actions of Rosa Parks, Brown vs. Education, […]
Are you attracted to Islam, but have something holding you back? Abdullah, a Muslim convert, once felt the same way. But he overcame. You don’t choose much of your past, but you do choose your future. Self-development begins where your comfort zone ends. And true self-development begins by embracing truth when it comes your way. […]
When we look at the life of Jesus (peace be upon him), it was no doubt extraordinary. How does the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ compare? Sidi Abdul-Rehman Malik reflects at Simply Islam, Singapore. Jesus had a virgin birth, he was given the ability to speak as an infant, he performed many miracles, he was supposedly crucified but […]
What did the bedding of the Prophet ﷺ like, and why did he choose it? In this short but inspiring video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses how the choices of the Most Beloved indicated his ultimate choice: the hereafter. Why did he choose a mat that didn’t cover his body if he was given the keys to the treasures of the […]
If you are serious about submitting to Allah, Most High, striving to follow the Prophet ﷺ and striving to please Allah then there is no way around a regular routine of seeking knowledge. Join Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in a clear discussion and investigation of what knowledge is necessary to be a Muslim. What does a […]
Shaykh Ali Hani is one of the greatest living experts of the Arabic language, the Quran and their sciences. In this video, Shaykh Ali describes what Allah tells us in the Quran about the environment – an important and timely lesson. The translator is Shaykh Hamza Karamali. Resources on protecting the environment: Scholars say Islam teaches care for […]
Does the modern condition reflect a crisis of Islam or a crisis of Humanity? “For the Muslim its all a cause of concern,” says ustadh Amjad Tarsin. Allah has placed mankind as representatives of the Cosmos; this noble station calls us to responsibility. These experiences call us back to reflect on our relationship with the Owner […]
How do we go about nurturing children in a prophetic way? Being effective parents is a challenge for many of us. The Prophet ﷺ is often called The Teacher. In fact, his entire life is a lesson. In this seminar video recording given at SeekersHub Toronto, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Zahir Bacchus and Ustadha Umm Umar explore […]
What is entailed by a Muslim’s serious commitment to faith? What does a concerned Muslim need to learn? How does a Muslim go about learning? In this talk at the Madarik Centre in Amman, Jordan, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani answers some key questions about what a concerned Muslim needs to learn. He provides a brief framework for […]
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the importance of supporting the inheritors of the Prophets; our scholars. Abu al-Darda’ (Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Scholars are the inheritors of the prophets.” [Related byTirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, Ibn Maja, Ahmad, Ibn Hibban, and others] Ibn al-Mulaqqin, Zayla`i, Ibn Hajar, and others seemed […]
