Embrace the social teachings of Islam by rethinking modern individualism.
Embrace the social teachings of Islam by rethinking modern individualism.
Imam al-Ghazali, the renowned 11th-century scholar of the outward and inward Islamic sciences, was known by his contemporaries as Hujjat al-Islam, the living proof of the religion itself, and then
Imam al-Ghazali, the renowned 11th-century scholar of the outward and inward Islamic sciences, was known by his contemporaries as Hujjat al-Islam, the living proof of the religion itself, and then
Is there room for “self-expression” in my wearing of hijab? I see some Muslims condemning hijabi fashion writers, for instance, and I don’t understand why. If my body is covered as it should be, what is the problem with doing it in a way that expresses my personality
Living in beautiful Northern California, our family is blessed with many house guests throughout the months of the year, alhamdulillah (praise be to God). I remember one year when we
Al-Fadl b. ‘Abbas rode behind the Prophet ﷺ as his companion on the back portion of his camel on the Day of Nahr (during Hajj) and al-Fadl was a handsome
What is a Muslim man expected to do when he gets married? How about a Muslim woman? These questions were more easily understood and accepted in earlier times, particularly in healthy Muslim societies that had holistic understandings of God’s place in the picture of Muslim family life.
Abdal Wadod Shalabi has remarked that a society only becomes truly decadent when “decadence” as a principle is never referred to in public debate. Prior generations of Muslims and Christians
Is there room for “self-expression” in my wearing of hijab? I see some Muslims condemning hijabi fashion writers, for instance, and I don’t understand why. If my body is covered as it should be, what is the problem with doing it in a way that expresses my personality
Question: When I read about the fruits and delights of Paradise, I can’t help but wonder: “That’s nice, but won’t we get bored?” I live a comfortable life with
The Sila Initiative · Ibrahim Alayhi Salam Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: I have a difficult time understanding some of the stories narrated about Sayyiduna Ibrahim (Allah grant him
The Sila Initiative · Deen Of Old Women | Audio Article بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: I find the idea of being an old woman depressing, and hope to die
Question: I’ve recently suffered a terrible loss and am having a hard time coping. The advice I am finding online is all about self-care, being entitled to my feelings, etc.
The Sila Initiative · Balancing Activism with Personal Responsibility Standing for social justice is a religious duty. But one has to take care of one’s personal responsibilities to family and
The Sila Initiative · Balancing Activism with Personal Responsibility Standing for social justice is a religious duty. But one has to take care of one’s personal responsibilities to family and
From narrations of the Prophetic Traditions, we see that among those the Qur’an benefits are: the one who recites even a single letter; the one who recites well and
Many of the goals that underpin our society (e.g. freedom) come from classical liberalism and are not aligned with our goal as Muslims of submission to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.
