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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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Learning From Interfaith Dialogue

Learning about other religions allows us to gain insight into how others worship and, ideally, helps us to deepen our connection with God while honouring our own faith tradition.

Bedtime Stories With Prophet Jesus

It is bedtime. My two children get to each choose a story. Recently, they keep choosing the story of 'Isa (alayhi salam). Again and again. I keep wondering, why do they want it time and time again?

Lemonade Recipe: One Part Lemon, One Part Allah

When life hands you lemons, give them to Allah and ask Him to make lemonade!

From Rockstar to Islamic Designer: Ian Whiteman

Ian Whiteman is an accomplished artist, whose career has taken him from the rock scene of the revolutionary 1960s to being one the most sought-after Islamic designers today.

Egotistical Sectarianism

How is it that prominent scholars referencing the same Qur'an and Sunnah can differ? They can, and this is not surprising. The problem is not in their differences. It is in how these differences are handled.

Want To Send Me To Hell?

I’m often shocked by how often we throw the baby out with the bathwater. Someone disagrees with us on a religious matter and we are willing to play Russian roulette with our own salvation by labeling them an unbeliever (kafir). This behavior tends to be perpetrated by people who are ignorant and/or fanatical in their commitment to particular dogmatic views. In reality, what constitutes calling someone an unbeliever has a very narrow scope, not nearly as wide as some would like it to be.

Taking Off Your Shoes: Approaching God

We all take off our shoes. Why? And is it possible that by giving import to this seemingly mundane act we can be better at imbibing meaning to each act of prayer and possibly life?

I, Jinn & You, Human

Satan’s greatest deception is probably in duping mankind into thinking it does not have an enemy. A war is afoot in the heart of man, and to rise above these Satanic forces, perhaps it’s best for a Jinn to give voice to the challenge ahead of us.

Overcoming Spiritual Disabilities

Most people don’t think of themselves as having spiritual disabilities—impairments which may limit one’s quality of After-life. And yet, these particular traits, characteristics and states of mind can not only affect one’s relationship with others in this world, but one’s ultimate relationship with God in the next world.

The Heart of Prophetic Humor

The Prophetic example is one of profound spirituality—and also humor. Why then is our community filled with gloom? Keeping it light helps put others at ease and has its own personal benefits, but it originates from within.

Noah...And The Art of Getting Offended

There has been much discussion and criticism over the release of the movie Noah, especially from the followers of the Abrahamic faiths. Based on theological and literary considerations, Muslims may choose to look at the movie Noah in several ways.

Master Calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya: Between the Lines

From designing the Eid stamp to providing his expertise consulting with museum curators and collectors of Islamic mansucripts throughout the world, Mohamed Zakariya is considered the leading champion for the art of Islamic calligraphy in America.

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