Category: Islamic Studies

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِLayatul-Qadr.As we enter the last ten nights of Ramadan, we have a unique opportunity before us to seek forgiveness, draw closer to Allah (SWT), reap the rewards [...]

Fasting Ashura: What Is Ashura and Why Is It Important?بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِAs we welcome the new Islamic year, we should take the time to reflect on ourselves and how [...]

The Role of Islamic Scholars in Modern Society.بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِThe issues addressed in this blog are dealt with in far greater detail in a full-length paper on the same [...]

Virtues of Shaban: How to Prepare for Ramadan Spiritually. بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِIn the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.Shaban is a month that is often neglected [...]

The Rewards for Fasting 6 Days in Shawwalبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِAnd just like that, an entire month of fasting has gone by. Even though the thought of fasting for weeks [...]

The Importance of Making Ramadan a “Big Deal” for Your Familyبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِRamadan is just around the corner and, as we all know, it is a month of blessings, [...]

Fasting Ashura: What Is Ashura and Why Is It Important?بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِAs we welcome the new Islamic year, we should take the time to reflect on ourselves and how [...]

Who is Jesus in Islam?بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِJesus (peace be upon him) has a special status in Islam. He’s the servant of God and the bearer of the Gospels. Jesus [...]

Why Are the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Important? |بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِFor more on this topic, see Attaching to AllahI love every minute of the last ten nights [...]

Freedom through Surrender: Overcoming the Ego and Finding Peace in Islamبِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِIn traditions of Islamic spiritual cultivation, unlocking the fullness of our human potential requires that we strive [...]