Articles
The Madrasa of Gaza al-‘Izza
What is ‘izza? English translations of the Qur’an typically translate ‘izza as glory, might and honour. And therefore: To Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and the believers belongs all glory, might and honour. But the etymology of the word ‘izza denotes many meanings: strength and power; rarity and preciousness; and even difficulty and unattainability.
Reflections From the Spiritual Tour of China
"God's grandeur and beauty were apparent everywhere in China", says Mohammad Ali Hazratji, an attendee of Al-Madina's recent spiritual tour of China with Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui. He shares many of the profound spiritual lessons and images from the journey in his account of the experience.
Activism Should Mirror Prophetic Etiquettes
There has been a surge in social justice activism, but also a rise of infighting within Muslim activist circles. Giving one another the benefit of the doubt and keeping space in the hearts to pardon each other’s shortcomings are Prophetic characteristics and should be part of this activism.
The Halal Bubble and the Sunnah Imperative to Go Vegan
Given the current status of the planet and practices in the animal agriculture industry, and the numerous relevant verses in the Quran and available Hadiths, the Sunnah would be to give up all animal products and go vegan. Otherwise, one would have to explain how the Beloved ﷺ would stand for the destruction of total ecological systems, deforestation, overfishing, animal abuse that is both physical and emotional, as well as atmospheric and water pollution.
Using Technology to Make Qur'anic Memorization Easier: Bilal Memon
After memorizing the Qur'an as a child, Bilal Memon later forgot the Qur'an until re-learning it as an adult. Having experienced both the elation and frustration of the process of memorizing the Qur'an, he has dedicated himself to developing technology that will help Muslims more easily memorize and retain the Qur'an.
The Moral Hollowness and Futility of Islamophobia
Having your community placed under unrelenting suspicion for years on end, causes stress. I have to say that just recognizing that made me feel better. Thinking back on the trajectory of Islamophobia in the US, my mind often settles on two features that both depress me and cheer me up. We should try our best to ignore Islamophobes and work to promote the safety of fellow Americans and to perfect any shortcomings in how we—not Islamophobes—understand our religion.