The Celebrity Scholar Complex

But not only is it detrimental to our religion, it is completely contradictory to the teachings of Islam. ... more

Don't be a Victim of Crass Consumerism

By Sheikh Salman al-Oadah

The American ambassador was called upon to preside over the grand opening of a McDonald’s branch in the country where he was stationed. He arrived that the event wearing a baseball cap with the golden arches emblazoned across the front.

He was surprised when a ...

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The First To Be Called To Account Will Be the Scholars

From Muhammad ibn Waasi' who said, "The first of those who will be called to account are the scholars." ... more

The Delight of the Heart

The Book of Allah to mankind's guidance, is like the soul in relation to the body. Therefore, he who abandons its recitation and does not act in accordance to its laws is in a state of spiritual death. ... more

Promises, Promises

As Muslims, our word should be our bond, and if we make promises, then we should also make sure that we keep them, for Allah says, "...Surely every promise shall be questioned about." [17:39] ... more

Dont be Like a Dry Branch

Flexibility means neither acquiescence nor resistance. It means an openness to new approaches. ... more

On Attending Gatherings Where Knowledge is Sought


Taken from Ibn al-Jawzee's Talbees Iblees, p. 393

"Satan has mislead the masses to believe that attending of religious discourses and raising a wail of woe are highly meritorious acts and the sole purpose of delivering these sermons. This is perhaps because the people have been told ...

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Benefits from Surah al-'Asr

By Abu Abdis Salaam

All Praises are due to Allaah, and may the Peace and Blessings of Allaah be showered upon the Noble Messenger.


To Proceed:


Allaah says in Soorah al-'Asr:


"By the 'Asr,
Indeed all of mankind is in a state of loss,
Except those who have eemaan,
Conduct ...

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Shoora and Democracy: A Conceptual Analysis

Can a country that abides by the principle of shoora constrained by Islamic values be described as democratic? ... more

Positive and Negative C's of Islamic Parenting

One of the greatest challenges a Muslim will ever face is being a parent. This is one challenge, however, many of us are least prepared for. ... more

The Fruits of Sincerity in Your Knowledge and Time

Scholars who wrote and sought knowledge sincerely for Allah were granted blessing in their time, lives, and knowledge by Allah, and many people benefited from them. ... more

Faith Without Knowledge is Dangerous

My brothers and sisters in Al Islam, I often say, "Faith without knowledge is dangerous." Please cry out to your Lord in the day and the night, "O my Sustainer! Increase my knowledge." 20:114. Do not let yourself be mislead like those of old nor let yourself fall into the traps of the unscrupulous amongst us who are working so hard to destroy our great religion. ... more