Faith & Spirituality

The Laws of the Heart by Shaykh Muhammad Emin Er

The Law is a tree, and the Path its branches, and Realization is its fruit. Is it possible for the fruits to exist without branches or branches to exist without the tree? Never.

The Mercy In Being Certain of the Day of Judgment

Certainty in the Day of Judgment is not a negative, fear-engendering, over-powering, or depressing feeling, but rather it is uniquely empowering.

Seeking Guidance: Contemplating the Qur’an

In this age of globalization, technology and the vast spread of information, we as Muslims need a model to better capture dimensions of Muslim reality more effectively. We need guidance.

On Not Showing Off: The Muhammadan Covenants

A general covenant has been taken from us by Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and grant him peace) that we, out of fear of Allah’s chastisement, abstain from showing off to anyone in our acts of worship, whether that ostentation is during the act or after it.

A Reflection on Gratitude

Ya Allah, from the depths of degredation you lift me with your light, nur ala nur, it penetrates the darkness of my black heart like the brightness of stars in the sky that radiate hope to the destitute and dreams to lovers. From your embrace let me never fall…

Seeking God Through Need and Thanks: A Reflection on Surah Ar-Rahman

The existential and cosmic "seeking" which is the privy of all creatures and servants from the Heavens to the earth—but the privy of human beings in a specific and special way—can only take on two general modes of seeking: seeking God through a state of need and seeking God through a state of thanks.

Between Doubt & False Certainty

Doubt has become a dirty word for many believers. However, it is in losing doubt, which in turn is a loss of faith, that one takes their first step towards dogmatism.

God In Transit

When we're thousands of miles away the comfort is thrown off and return isn't guaranteed. This instability and lack of certainty forces one to reckon with a higher power. It is in the fragility where comfort resides.

Glorifying God's Word: A Conversation with Ayman Hassan

Ayman Hassan is part of a new generation of sacred artists that are continuing the chain of traditional calligraphy in the modern world.

Why Are We Tested?

Many sometimes question why Allah puts us through test and trials. According to the Qu'ran and the Sunnah, Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) might be testing us for many reasons.

Be Generous: It Perfects All Imperfections

Today we need people of character with such generosity that people in absolute need will never forget us. Talhah, the Generous, is one companion to follow in how to welcome back people into our communities after difficult struggles.

Amplifying the Desire of God in Our Lives

If you feel like you're struggling with your religion, it is most likely that you are struggling with yourself. Islam is, while broad and expansive, something specific.

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