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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.

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Why Centering Muslims Who Were 'Black' in Early Islamic History Matters

Many Muslims who are Black have been made to feel as if black people don't have real interpretative authority within Islam or can speak on behalf of our faith. This in part may be due to an unconscious omission to even deliberate white-washing of the early period of Islamic civilization.

Check Your Selfie - Mohamed Ghilan & Omar Suleiman

Social media has pervaded not only our culture but our own personal and virtual identity. Its widespread influence has led to a social paradox: we are connected more than ever before, but we are lonelier and have less meaningful relationships. In this live recording from Al-Madina Institute, Mohamed Ghilan and Omar Suleiman discuss how to reach a balance in our use of social media.

Sitting On the Sidelines: Let's Give Back

Whether you watch the Super Bowl or not this weekend, don't be like those who sit on the sidelines every game. Many of us with unique talents stand by while our communities cry out to us for help. To give of ourselves is to thank God.

Historic Mosque Visit: A Thoughtful Gift For President Obama

When President Obama made his historic visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, he was given a unique gift by students of the Al-Rahmah School.

Make the Quran the Springtime of My Heart

During Snowmageddon 2016, there was hardly a sign of life – all around us, there was just a lot of cold and a lot of white. In many ways, the world around us reminded me of a beautiful dua of the Prophet ﷺ.

Aqeedah Wars: A Conversation with Shaykh Sa’eed Fodeh

In Mohamed Ghilan's interview with Shaykh Sa’eed Fodeh, arguably the most prominent Muslim theologian in the Ash’ari School today, Shaykh Fodeh discusses the divisions within the Muslim community in America along theological fault lines.

Violence and Defection From the Faith

Muslim scholars would serve the religion better by re-characterizing what was classically referred to as “apostasy” as its true meaning, which is “defection.”

Between the Sea and the Cemetery

They would repeat His words, “And how many signs in the heavens and earth do they pass by while turning away?” then say to me: Ready your sails now; for soon, your sea will also be still.

The Verse of the Throne

Imam Mohamed Magid

Telling the Story of the Prophet in a New Way: Meraj Mohiuddin

For 13 years, Meraj Mohiuddin has meticulously recreated the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in an innovative format that speaks to a new generation. The fruit of this work, "Revelation: The Story of Muhammad ﷺ", is a fresh take on the Seerah.

Knocking On Your Door

I am listening to the sounds of the birds
I wish I am a bird
I am looking at the stillness of a rock
I wish I am a rock

Reform Islam. Destroy Islam. Just Give Me a New Religion!

While it is important to be aware of the political, social, and economic forces at play in the world, and take them into account when appropriate, the current trend led by so-called Muslim Reformers uses this as a platform to appear to address legitimate concerns when in reality it is an attempt to change the metaphysical foundation of Islam and the relationship Muslims have with Revelation.

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