You keep hearing about the jinn but do you know what they actually are
Among the many unseen creations of Allah (SWT), the jinn hold a unique place in the Islamic worldview. Often spoken of with curiosity, fear, or fascination, jinn are real beings who live among us, yet remain hidden from our physical senses. Unfortunately, for many Muslims today, especially the younger generation, what they know about jinn is often shaped by pop culture, […]
The engineering of a raindrop
Rain is one of the most familiar elements of nature; a routine part of our lives that we often take for granted. We witness it fall from the sky, soak into the earth, and bring forth new life, yet few pause to reflect deeply into what it represents. For the believer, rain is far more […]
What are the seven layers of Hell in Islam, and who will enter them?
Hell is not a concept to be brushed aside or spoken of lightly. In Islam, the reality of Jahannam, or Hellfire, is one of the core elements of our belief in the unseen – the ghayb. It is part of our belief in the Last Day, one of the six pillars of faith – also known as arkan al-iman, […]
The Ummah and AI: Who owns the future of knowledge?
The 21st century is witnessing a profound shift in how human beings interact with knowledge. What was once stored in books, passed through teachers, and contemplated in solitude is now increasingly mediated by machines. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming gatekeepers of information, creators of content, and decision-makers in fields as diverse as education, medicine, […]
How Muslim teachers are the frontliners of faith and identity on world teachers day
Every life begins with some form of learning. For example, before a child knows how to walk, they begin to observe the movement of the legs of the people around them. Before they speak, they listen attentively and with wide eyes at the first lessons they receive in life, of language, of conduct, of meaning, […]
Why Islam was always ahead on human rights
When the phrase “human rights” comes up, most people think of events that have happened in modern history such as The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the Civil Rights Act (1964), the Geneva Conventions (1864~), or the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. These moments are celebrated as milestones where humanity finally recognized […]
What does the heart of a Prophet look like?
The emotional intelligence of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) In an age where emotional intelligence is praised as a hallmark of effective leadership, great character, and self-mastery, the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stands as a shining, timeless example. Long before modern psychology coined the term “emotional intelligence” in the 1990s, and long before self-mastery […]
The Psychology of sin: A journey through the soul
Sin, in the Islamic worldview, is a deeply existential and psychological event. It is the moment when human beings, endowed with divine guidance from The Quran and moral awareness, act in contradiction to their inner moral compass and their divine purpose, the latter of which is to please Allah (SWT). Islam treats sin with remarkable […]
When a slave became the voice of Islam
The desert sun was merciless. Blazing down on the sands of Makkah, it spared no one – least of all the man lying flat on his back, a heavy stone crushing his chest, his skin searing against the scorched earth. His lips were cracked. His hands trembled. And yet, from somewhere deep within him, a single word […]
International day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief
On Aug. 22, the world pauses to acknowledge those who have suffered or lost their lives simply because of what they believe in. However, this isn’t just a symbolic date on the United Nations calendar, it is a mirror. A mirror that reflects the bruised faces of victims, the shattered silence of worshippers, and the […]