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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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The Challenge of Spirituality to Islamic Finance

I am often asked ‘What is Islamic finance? ‘Is it. . .Islamic?’. I nearly always hesitate.

Pearls From Pearls

It was an entire weekend dedicated to the remembrance of our beloved Prophet Muhammad. The presence of our beloved Prophet ﷺ could be felt filling the room, his essence taking up the space the idle chatter had been occupying just moments before.

Pearls of the Qur'an 2015: A Feasting of the Souls

The “Pearls of the Quran 2015” conference was a testament to what is possible. It was a realization of a yearning many Muslims have but are increasingly becoming hopeless to see. To be united, loving towards each other, respectful of one another, and accepting of our differences. In form, it looked like a conference. But in function, it was much more intimate than that.

Friends in the Love of the Messenger

I was blessed to be part of an incredible weekend at Pearls of the Qur'an with so many amazing brothers and sisters. I was especially honored to spend time with a group of brothers who have given me so much.

Imam W.D. Muhammad’s Community: Black Souls Matter!

Imam W.D. Muhammad’s ministry and mission could be summarized in the following three words: Black Souls Matter!

The Soul and Unlocking Our Spiritual Potential - Mokhtar Maghraoui

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes the nature of the human soul and discusses the approach we need to reach our highest spiritual potential.

The Merciful & Compassionate: A Selection from Ibn Ajiba's Commentary on al-Fatiha

Renowned for its unique style, Ibn ‘Ajiba’s commentary of the Qur’an, Al-Bahr al-Madid (The Vast Ocean) combines traditional exegesis with spiritual contemplation, exploring the inner meanings of the sacred text.

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.

Tarantino Al-Baghdadi: ISIS & the Violence of Imagery

The imagery evoked by ISIS reveals that while they have not read the works of scholarship, they sure have watched many movies, and this time, they feature something that even Hollywood could not present: the violent imagery is now real.

Defining the Muslim Mainstream: Who Are the Saved and Who Are the Sects?

Who are the mainstream Muslims? An oft-quoted but misunderstood hadith about Muslim sects offers insight into what can save us, rather than divide us.

Time For Our Leaders To Lead

Sister Sherry Khan makes an on-point analysis of what many Muslims are suffering from in silence, namely the fallout of partisan bickering between leaders. As stewards of the Muslim American community we have to take the uncomfortable task of assessing the real impact of our efforts. We live in an age in which external threats greatly outweigh our internal politics. I hope we wake up to this reality.

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