In appreciation of Sura Baqarah (chapter 2), Verse 155. Wa La Nablu Wanna Kum I’d heard this verse Many times before But I fell in the world’s momentum And now I’m drawn, Like a looping moth To the light of Wa La Nablu Wanna Kum I’d heard this verse So deep and terse […]
* Courtesy of Muwasala Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him and benefit us by him) recommends reading the following 40,000 times in the the month of Sha`ban: يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنْ الْظَّالِمِين Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum la ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu min […]
The current Covid-19 pandemic has caused anxiety, fear and chaos across the globe. Many countries have declared state of emergencies with national lock downs in order to contain the transmission of the virus. The lives of millions of people have have come to a standstill. Some people are confused of how to go about their […]
“Is COVID-19 a punishment from Allah?” is definitely a repeated question these days. I know of many Muslims who are asking themselves as they see all the mosques around the world, especially al-Haram al-Makki and al-Masjid al-Nabawi, closed: Is this a sign that Allah is angry at us? Are we being punished from Allah for […]
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Specifically Merciful. I delivered an online presentation on the evening of Isra and Mi’raj which coincides with the 27th Rajab. I dedicated most of the presentation to events that took place during the Prophet’s nocturnal journey from the Haram of Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa. After the […]
It is often mentioned in the Islamic philosophical works, especially those that belong to the Avicennian tradition, that the Intellect (al-`aql), which is an aspect of the Soul, manifests itself at the Brain; and it is often assumed by readers and interpreters that the Intellect’s manifestation is limited to the Brain, especially when it is […]
* Courtesy of Neo Marketing In this video, Moulana Muhammad Carr shares the importance of developing empathy with those who are facing tremendous challenges during this trying time of Covid-19. As Muslims it is important that we reflect on the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) who was always concerned about the welfare […]
* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this fourth and final video of a 4 part series, Mufti Taha Karaan advises Muslims on what they should do when they are in self isolation at home. He asks Muslims to reflect on their internal states and morality, and question themselves honestly if they have contravened […]
* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this 3rd video of a 4 part series, Mufti Taha Karaan discusses what the concept of reliance on Allah really means. There are many individuals advocating for Muslims to shun social distancing and isolation because of their understanding of relying Allah. Mufti Taha explains that relying on […]
* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this second video of a four-part series on COVID-19, Mufti Taha Karaan explains the religious rationale and reasoning on why the Friday congregational prayer should be suspended. Additionally he provides evidence from the rich Islamic legacy of when congregational prayers should be prayed at home. By analogy, […]
