Note Find your spiritual personality by taking our quiz here. Abstract Having a sense of belonging to a faith community has a strong impact on an individual’s conviction and commitment to [...]
Return to MaskanReturn to Maskan
This reflection series was launched in April 2020 by the Yaqeen Institute in an effort to provide timely, thoughtful, and Islamically grounded perspectives by its Research Fellows surrounding the global [...]
Aisha (ra)Aisha (ra)
Abstract A famous ḥadīth states that ʿĀisha was 9 years old when her marriage with the Prophet ﷺ was consummated. However, in the science of ḥadīth verification (muṣṭalaḥ al-ḥadīth), there are several conditions for the veracity [...]
In defense of faith (sharia)In defense of faith (sharia)
ْي ِم ح ن الر ٰم ح الر س ِم This essay has been summarized based on an intensive course delivered by Dr. Hatem Al-Haj entitled Islamic apologetics in [...]
does that apply to none muslim (sharia)does that apply to none muslim (sharia)
Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?م ِن ال َّر ِحْيِمِٰ ْسِم للاِ ال َّر ْحبIntroductionA common question Muslims have when reading the Qur’an and Sunnah is whether or not the [...]
A sober second thought(sharia)A sober second thought(sharia)
ِح ْي ِم َّر ِن ال ْح ٰم َّر بِ ْس ِم للاِ ال Introduction It is common for us to hear talk about the need for change and adaptability [...]
ReframingReframing
Introduction On Friday, March 12, 2020, religious leaders and board members at masjids across the country made the excruciating decision to suspend the Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer due to the spread of COVID-19. [...]
Reframing the sufferingReframing the suffering
Introduction In 1095 C.E., Imam Abū Ḥāmid Al-Ghazālī (d. 505/1111) was one of the highly esteemed scholars of Baghdad. He had it all: fame, fortune, family, and prestige. Nevertheless, deep [...]
psychology of wealthpsychology of wealth
Introduction Truly, for every nation there is a trial, and the trial for my nation is wealth. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Long before the scientific enterprise of psychology, economics, and their ensuing [...]
PropheticProphetic
Preface Asking Allah for help is one of the best ways we can come closer to Him and express our vulnerability and need for Him. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Duʿāʾ is the essence [...]