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“Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day either speak good or be silent.” [Al-Bukhari & Muslim]
A microscopic organism brought the world to its knees
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I had a dream that thousands of people were being killed by someone. An invisible source was bringing the most powerful of us down...
On the Universe and Its Creator
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A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine.In the previous articles of this series, we discussed the obligation of recognizing Allah...
On Knowledge & Knowing
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Islam does not require separation between the religious and the secular by asking its adherents to have a split mind, because it provides a...
`Aqīdah, Kalām, and the Obligation of Ma`rifah
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Aqīdah is the Most Important ScienceToday, the world’s people are drowning in a sea of knowledge. Yet, we flounder without any clear guidance to what...
Admiration: An Emotion Worthy of a Closer Look
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“Why doesn’t the Muslim community rally behind their celebrities? Finally seeing Muslims in Hollywood is so refreshing. The masses need to embrace this achievement.”Throughout...
The Need for Islamic Ethics in Medicine
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As new diseases and treatment modalities arise, health professionals and patients increasingly find themselves facing dilemmas – ranging from birth defects to end-of-life care...
Thoughts on the Relationship Between a Healthcare Practitioner and al-Shāfī
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Our personal du`as are spoken humbly and quietly (taḍarru`an wa khufyatan) between ourselves and Allah. We do not teach them to others – not our...
Muslim Collaboration in America: Justification and Boundaries
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Islam and Muslims have a long history in America and are very much a part of the legacy of the United States. Muslims and...
Why Adoption and Fostering Must be Our Muslim Duty
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“H-H-Hello, Asalaamu’alaykum. Umm, my name is Amna and I have two young children. The state is terminating my parental rights, and there’s nothing I...
The Key to an Islamic Adoption: Your Last Will and Testament
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At the very heart of misconceived reservations about adopting children within the Islamic framework is something… quite beautiful. Islam refuses to strip a child...