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The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Can I Make a Website for a Halal Brand If Their Online Presence Includes Haram Content?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

How to Exempt My Children From Holiday Activities at Their School?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My kids aged two…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Is It Permissible as a Baker to Take Orders for Non-Islamic Celebrations?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question If I operate a cake…
Pooling Funds for Hajj

The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

The mawlid in the eyes of a scholar like al-Azafi served a more fundamental purpose. It was a powerful pedagogical tool that sowed a pious love for the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, in the hearts of people, an interest in his life and teachings, and a deep connection to his person.
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Combined Wedding Feasts

Ustadh Farid Dingle is asked if it is permissible to hold two…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt I

In this first part of a two-part article, Ustadh Salman Younas…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Yearning for History

Indeed, whenever, we celebrate by commemorating the birth of the Prophet, blessing and peace be upon him, or the Hijra (his flight from Makkah to Madinah), or the Isra and Mi’raj (the Night Journey and Ascension), or the month of Sha’ban, then we invite people to connect with their minds, hearts and emotions to the realities and the events that fill the vast spaces of these moments.
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

How Long Should One Wait to Get Married After a Death in the Family?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalamu alaikum…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Should I Return a Christmas Gift?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum, I…
The Pedagogical Power of the Mawlid, Pt II

Creating Ramadan Traditions

By Hina Khan-Mukhtar When I reflect on my childhood memories…