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The bridal dowry (mahr) in Islam

Allah Most High says: “Indeed, We know what We have enjoined upon them for their wives.” (Surah Ahzaab Aayat 50)…

5 years ago

Unity as a community

The Muslim community inherently understands adversity- we have faced persecution because of our beliefs for centuries. (more…)

5 years ago

Hijrah: Thinking Outside the Box

The event of Hijrah highlights two important aspects of the Prophet’s life (peace and blessings be upon him): (more…)

6 years ago

The benefits of cupping (hijama)

The act of performing Hijama (cupping) is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah’s peace be upon him) and it…

6 years ago

The ultimate lesson of Qurbani

SUBMISSION Islam is submission. As Muslims we submit, surrender and hand over ourselves to the Divine command of Allah Most…

6 years ago

Harmony in the home: 10 tips for Muslim couples

What does it take to stay Muslim, married and extremely happy today? As oxymoronic as that just sounded, believe it…

6 years ago

In memory of Razan al-Najjar

The 21-year-old paramedic was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while trying to aid wounded protesters near the Gaza-Israel separation…

6 years ago

Abu Hanifah an-Nu’man

It is a well-known fact that Muslims follow some basic schools of thought in matters of Islamic Jurisprudence, other than…

6 years ago

Al-Quds and the Muslim world II

In Part I last week I mentioned the undiplomatic and mischievous action by President Trump in relocating the US Embassy…

6 years ago

Al-Quds and the Muslim world: Part – I

We have come to expect anything from President Trump, as we did from President Bush. The latter showed his character…

6 years ago