Enter through the Gate of Charity. Invest in your Jannah.

Donate

Read Watch Listen Learn Donate

Read

Series Translations Books ReportsTopics:Faith Sharia Politics & Practical Theology Psychology & Mental Health History Nature & Science Family & Community Data

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

In the Spotlight

Acts of Worship

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani

Quran

Etiquette as Spiritual Nourishment: The Adab of the Student According to al-Ghazali and al-Isfahani

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature

Quran

The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature

Taha Soomro andSharif Randhawa

A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma’u

Islamic Civilization

A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma’u

Faatimah Knight

The Alchemy of Divine Love: How Our View of God Affects Our Faith and Happiness

Reports

The Alchemy of Divine Love: How Our View of God Affects Our Faith and Happiness

Dr. Hassan Elwan andDr. Osman Umarji

How the Qur’an Was Preserved During the Prophet’s ﷺ Time: Mechanisms of Oral and Written Transmission

Quran

How the Qur’an Was Preserved During the Prophet’s ﷺ Time: Mechanisms of Oral and Written Transmission

Sh. Yousef Wahb

Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting

Parenting

Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World

Contemporary Ideologies

Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World

Dr. Tamara Gray

How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Parenting

How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Dr. Jihad Saafir andDr. Osman Umarji

Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative

Contemporary Ideologies

Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative

Yaqeen Institute

Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution

Islamic Ethics

Saving Truth and Beauty: The Destruction of Nature and the Islamic Solution

The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an

Quran

The Unique Storytelling Style of the Qur’an

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?

Allah

Why Is Shirk the Greatest Sin of All?

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

helping you understand better

What Islam Says About...

Basics of Islam

What is Islam and who are Muslims? This section covers some of the basic questions asked about Islam and pillars that define the faith.

Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life

Islamic Ethics

Prophetic Ethics: A Model for those Seeking God and Eternal Life

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

The ʿUthmānic Codex: Understanding how the Qur’an was Preserved

Quran

The ʿUthmānic Codex: Understanding how the Qur’an was Preserved

Ammar Khatib andDr. Nazir Khan

The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation

Social Justice

The Forgotten Muslims: How Kashmiris Breathe Islam Under Occupation

Ahmed Bin Qasim

Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health

General Psychology

Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health

Dr. Osman Umarji andDr. Farah Islam

The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World

General Psychology

The Divine Gift of Gratitude: The Secret of Happiness in the Modern World

Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur’an Creates Transformative Willpower

Islamic Ethics

Cultivating Faithful Enthusiasm: How the Qur’an Creates Transformative Willpower

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar

The Art of Gratitude: Qur’anic Themes on Shukr

General Psychology

The Art of Gratitude: Qur’anic Themes on Shukr

Dr. Tamer Desouky

Can the Qur’an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira’at

Quran

Can the Qur’an Be Recited in Different Ways? The Meaning and Wisdom of Qira’at

Sh. Yousef Wahb

An Introduction to ‘Ulum-al-Qur’an: The Field of Qur’anic Studies

Quran

An Introduction to ‘Ulum-al-Qur’an: The Field of Qur’anic Studies

Sh. Yousef Wahb

Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah’s Name Maliki Yawm al-Din

Afterlife

Mercy and Might on Judgment Day: Allah’s Name Maliki Yawm al-Din

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman andDr. Jinan Yousef

The One Who Always Listens: Allah’s Name al-Samīʿ

Allah

The One Who Always Listens: Allah’s Name al-Samīʿ

Dr. Tahir Wyatt andDr. Jinan Yousef

The Prophet’s ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The Prophet’s ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh: A Reexamination from a Historiographic Perspective

Dr. Hasan Ashraf

Being a “Good Person” is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam

Islamic Ethics

Being a “Good Person” is Not Enough: Why Ethics Need Islam

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims

Methodology (usul)

Uncovering the Bedrock: A Primer on Islamic Legal Maxims

Amir Abu-Ghudda

Mawālī: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship

Islamic Civilization

Mawālī: How Freed Slaves and Non-Arabs Contributed to Islamic Scholarship

Dr. Emad Hamdeh

Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide

Social Justice

Spending Ethically for Justice: A Muslim Response to the Uyghur Genocide

Samir Sweida-Metwally

Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women

Islamophobia

Hijab, Gendered Islamophobia, and the Lived Experiences of Muslim Women

Dr. Naved Bakali andNour Soubani

Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Islamic Civilization

Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty

Acts of Worship

Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens

Social Justice

The Palestinian Struggle Through the Prophetic Lens

Dr. Ovamir Anjum andDr. Omar Suleiman

Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance

General Psychology

Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance

Dr. Osman Umarji

Authenticating Hadith and the History of Hadith Criticism

Hadith

Authenticating Hadith and the History of Hadith Criticism

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Fard Kifayah: The Principle of Communal Responsibility in Islam

Sh. Yousef Wahb

Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Social Justice

Justice and Charity: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Dr. Katherine Bullock

The Preserved Practice: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Social Justice

The Preserved Practice: A Study of Zakat Work in Canada

Dr. Katherine Bullock

Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health

General Psychology

Holistic Healing: Islam’s Legacy of Mental Health

Dr. Rania Awaad,Danah Elsayed andHosam Helal

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Acts of Worship

The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an

Quran

Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an

Sh. Yousef Wahb andSh. Mohammad Elshinawy

eBook | A Du’a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan

Quran

eBook | A Du’a a Day: Prophetic Prayers for Ramadan

Yaqeen Institute

eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader

Quran

eBook | Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader

Yaqeen Institute

Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic

Reports

Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic

Dr. Osman Umarji

The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar

Islamic Civilization

The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar

Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God

Acts of Worship

Hijab: Spotlighting Servitude to God

Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed

Methodology (usul)

Is Hijab Religious or Cultural? How Islamic Rulings Are Formed

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Parenting

Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Dr. Jibran Khokhar

Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History

General Psychology

Coping with Pandemics: Psychological and Spiritual Lessons from Islamic History

Dr. Rania Awaad,Yusif Salaam Conn,Meve Nursoy-Demir,Hosam Helal,Dr. Sara Maklad andDr. Iman Farajallah

The “Constitution” of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The “Constitution” of Medina: Translation, Commentary, and Meaning Today

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction

Angels

Do You Really Believe in Angels? | In Pursuit of Conviction

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

What is a Madhhab? Exploring the Role of Islamic Schools of Law

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

What is a Madhhab? Exploring the Role of Islamic Schools of Law

Dr. Emad Hamdeh

Understanding the Uṣūl: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences

Methodology (usul)

Understanding the Uṣūl: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences

Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb andDr. Omar Husain

The American Response to COVID-19 and the Moral Dilemma

Islamic Ethics

The American Response to COVID-19 and the Moral Dilemma

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Does That Apply to Non-Muslims, Too?

Do the Qur’an and Sunnah Speak More Often to Men than Women?

Quran

Do the Qur’an and Sunnah Speak More Often to Men than Women?

Dr. Jonathan Brown

It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Islamic Ethics

It’s Okay Not to Know God’s Plan

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era

Technology

Taking Account of Tech: Fulfilling Our Personhood in the Smartphone Era

A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur’an

Islamic Ethics

A Path Straightened Out: Perspectives on Human Nature in the Qur’an

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar

Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an

General Psychology

Perspectives on Islamic Psychology: al-Raghib al-Isfahani on the Healing of Emotions in the Qur’an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

Women in the Qur’an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge

Islamic Ethics

Women in the Qur’an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge

Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Parenting

Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy andDr. Tahir Khwaja

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

Quran

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Role of Muhammad ﷺ

Sh. Suleiman Hani

The Sublimely Subtle: Allah’s Name al-Latif

Allah

The Sublimely Subtle: Allah’s Name al-Latif

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Trauma

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Seeking the Source of Peace: Allah’s Name as-Salām

Allah

Seeking the Source of Peace: Allah’s Name as-Salām

Dr. Jinan Yousef

Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Reports

Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Dr. Osman Umarji andDr. Husain Lateef

A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?

Methodology (usul)

A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?

Amir Abu-Ghudda

Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society’s Death Anxiety

General Psychology

Facing Our Fear: Reflecting on Modern Society’s Death Anxiety

Dr. Tarek Younis

In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics

Methodology (usul)

In Defense of Faith: Principles and Guidelines for Islamic Apologetics

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Heavenly Affection: Living the Love of Al-Wadūd

Allah

Heavenly Affection: Living the Love of Al-Wadūd

Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique

Contemporary Ideologies

Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique

Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty

Islamic Civilization

Reviving the Waqf Tradition: Moral Imagination and the Structural Causes of Poverty

The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative

Islamophobia

The Systematic Rohingya Genocide and the Muslim Moral Imperative

Dr. Naved Bakali andHassam Munir

The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity

Islamophobia

The Green Scare: Islamophobia, Foreign Policy, and the Making of American Identity

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur’an

Quran

Introduction to I’jāz al-Qur’ān: The Miraculous Nature of the Qur’an

Sh. Suleiman Hani

Fake News is Nothing New: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology

Epistemology

Fake News is Nothing New: Misinformation and Islamic Critical Epistemology

Arnold Yasin Mol andJeroen Vlug

Daily Recipients of Opportunity: Allah’s Name al-Halim

Allah

Daily Recipients of Opportunity: Allah’s Name al-Halim

Dr. Jinan Yousef

eBook | Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Allah

eBook | Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Dr. Tahir Wyatt

Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society

Acts of Worship

Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society

Dr. Tamara Gray

Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

General Psychology

Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Reports

Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Menahal Begawala andDr. Osman Umarji

The Spiritual Psychology of Worship

Acts of Worship

The Spiritual Psychology of Worship

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report

Reports

How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report

Dr. Osman Umarji andHajer Nakua

Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed

General Psychology

Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed

Dr. Omar Husain andDr. Osman Umarji

Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Barred From That Which You Love: Lessons From the Life of Umm Salamah

Nuriddeen Knight

The Problem of Evil: A Multifaceted Islamic Solution

Allah

The Problem of Evil: A Multifaceted Islamic Solution

Sh. Suleiman Hani

We’ve Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History

Islamic Civilization

We’ve Been Here Before: Plague and Pestilence in Pre-Modern Islamic History

Abdul Rahman Latif

Is Contagion Real? Giving Context to Prophetic Wisdom

Hadith

Is Contagion Real? Giving Context to Prophetic Wisdom

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

The Prophetic Promises for Martyrs and Medina: Is COVID-19 a Plague?

Hadith

The Prophetic Promises for Martyrs and Medina: Is COVID-19 a Plague?

Mufti Muntasir Zaman andDr. Nazir Khan

A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19

Reports

A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19

Dr. Osman Umarji,Dr. Hassan Elwan andMustafa Umar

32 Books to Read to Your Kids and Your Self Right Now

Parenting

32 Books to Read to Your Kids and Your Self Right Now

Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Parenting

Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Faatimah Knight

Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home

General Psychology

Return to the Maskan: Rediscovering the Treasure of Home

A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Parenting

A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

General Psychology

Prophetic Prayers for Relief and Protection

Dr. Tahir Wyatt

In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God

General Psychology

In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God

Embracing Uncertainty: How to Feel Emotionally Stable in a Pandemic

Reports

Embracing Uncertainty: How to Feel Emotionally Stable in a Pandemic

Dr. Osman Umarji andDr. Hassan Elwan

Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home

General Psychology

Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

When Our Worlds Are Shaken: Finding Strength in ‘Beautiful Patience’

General Psychology

When Our Worlds Are Shaken: Finding Strength in ‘Beautiful Patience’

“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison

Trauma

“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework

Social Justice

Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims

Reports

Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims

Dr. Osman Umarji

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Identity

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Education

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Dr. Husain Lateef

The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Islam in the West

The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Social Justice

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Khairudin Aljunied

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation’s Soil

Culture

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation’s Soil

More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an

Social Justice

More Than Just Law: The Idea of Justice in the Qur’an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

Writ and Wisdom: The Quran’s Moral Narrative

Islamic Ethics

Writ and Wisdom: The Quran’s Moral Narrative

Dr. Ramon Harvey

Divine Duty: Islam and Social Justice

Social Justice

Divine Duty: Islam and Social Justice

“How Can I Ever Get Past This?” Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended

Trauma

“How Can I Ever Get Past This?” Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Parenting

Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Dr. Osman Umarji

Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)

Islamic Civilization

Financing Kindness as a Society: The Rise & Fall of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions (Waqfs)

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid

Shari’ah in Today’s World: Renewing Islamic Discourse

Methodology (usul)

Shari’ah in Today’s World: Renewing Islamic Discourse

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam

Epistemology

Finding Truth in the Age of Fake News: Information Literacy in Islam

Difference of Opinion: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Difference of Opinion: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain

Acts of Worship

Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain

“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic

Trauma

“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia

Islamophobia

Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia

Dr. Naved Bakali

Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?

General Psychology

Reframing the Suffering Narrative: Can Affliction Direct Us to Our Calling?

Who Wants the Caliphate?

Islamic Civilization

Who Wants the Caliphate?

Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam

Hadith

Are Hadith Necessary? An Examination of the Authority of Hadith in Islam

Dr. Emad Hamdeh

“Everything is Falling Apart”: Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours

Trauma

“Everything is Falling Apart”: Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

Allah

Proving God’s Existence | In Pursuit of Conviction II

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman andDr. Nazir Khan

Forever Foreign: Islamophobia throughout American History

Islamophobia

Forever Foreign: Islamophobia throughout American History

Fortified and Fulfilled: Allah’s Name as-Samad

Allah

Fortified and Fulfilled: Allah’s Name as-Samad

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Muslims’ Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past—and Why We Should Reclaim Our History

Islamic Civilization

Muslims’ Collective Amnesia of the Ottoman Past—and Why We Should Reclaim Our History

Dr. Yakoob Ahmed

The Idea of Happiness in the Qur’an

Islamic Ethics

The Idea of Happiness in the Qur’an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

The Technology of Happiness

Technology

The Technology of Happiness

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

“Why Does Allah Hate Me?” Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

General Psychology

“Why Does Allah Hate Me?” Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

Hadith

Give It a Second Thought: Dealing with Apparently Problematic Hadiths

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur’an

Quran

The Origins of the Variant Readings of the Qur’an

Ammar Khatib andDr. Nazir Khan

All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

Education

All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Women in Islamic Law: Examining Five Prevalent Myths

Dr. Nazir Khan,Dr. Tesneem Alkiek andSafiah Chowdhury

“Be a Man!” Constructing Prophetic Masculinity

Identity

“Be a Man!” Constructing Prophetic Masculinity

An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

Identity

An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

Identity

Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

Dr. Tamara Gray

“We Used to Have No Regard for Women”: Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

“We Used to Have No Regard for Women”: Gender Equity & the Advent of Islam

Roohi Tahir,Dr. Omar Suleiman,Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy andMaryam Al-Dabbagh

Balancing Feminism, Human Rights, & Faith

Contemporary Ideologies

Balancing Feminism, Human Rights, & Faith

“And We Created You in Pairs”: Islam and the Gender Question

Identity

“And We Created You in Pairs”: Islam and the Gender Question

Faatimah Knight

Can a “Good Muslim” Be a “Bad Person”? Aligning Faith and Character

Islamic Ethics

Can a “Good Muslim” Be a “Bad Person”? Aligning Faith and Character

The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

Parenting

The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

“How Can I Ever Trust Again?” Navigating Betrayal

Trauma

“How Can I Ever Trust Again?” Navigating Betrayal

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

Allah

Faith & Certainty | In Pursuit of Conviction

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

The Ethical Worldview of the Qur’an

Islamic Ethics

The Ethical Worldview of the Qur’an

Dr. Yasien Mohamed

“Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?” Reclaiming Our Thoughts

Trauma

“Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?” Reclaiming Our Thoughts

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Shari’ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

Methodology (usul)

Shari’ah: From Diverse Legal Discourse to Colonial Misrepresentation

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics

Islamophobia

Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics

Dr. Naved Bakali

Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry

Islamophobia

Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry

Dr. Tarek Younis

What is Islamophobia? The Politics of Anti-Muslim Racism

Islamophobia

What is Islamophobia? The Politics of Anti-Muslim Racism

“Why Don’t Muslims Condemn Terrorism?” Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia

Islamophobia

“Why Don’t Muslims Condemn Terrorism?” Western Violence and Scapegoating in an Age of Islamophobia

The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia

Islamophobia

The Far-Right’s Love Affair with Islamophobia

Dr. Naved Bakali

“I Should’ve Gotten Over It by Now”: Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Trauma

“I Should’ve Gotten Over It by Now”: Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Ancestral Knowledge and American Muslims: Rooting Cultural Resistance in Islam

Culture

Ancestral Knowledge and American Muslims: Rooting Cultural Resistance in Islam

Dr. Muhammad Khalifa,Dr. Omar Suleiman,Dr. James Wright andDr. Nimo Abdi

The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan

Social Justice

The Crime of Family Separation & the Compassion of a Muslim Sultan

“Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?” Breaking the Cycles of Negativity

Trauma

“Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?” Breaking the Cycles of Negativity

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith

Hadith

Blind Spots: The Origins of the Western Method of Critiquing Hadith

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self

General Psychology

Devil in the Details: An Analysis of the Dark Side of the Self

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman andJustin Parrott

Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim

Hadith

Tracing Transmissions: The Accuracy of Sahih Muslim

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

Trauma

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

Najwa Awad andSarah Sultan

Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah

Prophets

Finding and Following Jesus: The Muslim Claim to the Messiah

Dr. Shabbir Akhtar

Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians

Prophets

Jesus: A Foundation for Dialogue Between Muslims and Christians

How Islam Spread Throughout the World

Spread of Islam

How Islam Spread Throughout the World

The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim

Allah

The Divine Wisdom in Allowing Evil to Exist: Perspectives from Ibn Al-Qayyim

Abrogated Rulings in the Qur’an: Discerning their Divine Wisdom

Quran

Abrogated Rulings in the Qur’an: Discerning their Divine Wisdom

Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation

Hadith

Can We Trust Hadith Literature? Understanding the Processes of Transmission and Preservation

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

Souls Assorted: An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality

General Psychology

Souls Assorted: An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman andDr. Nazir Khan

The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions

Anonymous Guest Contributor

Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Aisha (ra): The Case for an Older Age in Sunni Hadith Scholarship

Arnold Yasin Mol

The Woman Behind the Number: The Irrelevance of the Age of ‘Aisha (ra)

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

The Woman Behind the Number: The Irrelevance of the Age of ‘Aisha (ra)

Nuriddeen Knight

Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Life of the Prophet (seerah)

Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi andDr. Jonathan Brown

When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam

Environment

When the Earth Speaks Against Us: Environmental Ethics in Islam

“Be Brothers”—Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History

Islamic Civilization

“Be Brothers”—Case Studies of Muslim Receptions of Refugees in History

Abdul Rahman Latif

Human Origins – Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism

Evolution

Human Origins – Part 2: Evolution and the Failures of Naturalism

Human Origins – Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations

Evolution

Human Origins – Part 1: Theological Conclusions and Empirical Limitations

Dr. Nazir Khan andDr. Yasir Qadhi

Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution

Evolution

Facts vs. Interpretations: Understanding Islam & Evolution

Dr. Yamina Bouguenaya

Living Abraham’s Legacy: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age

Acts of Worship

Living Abraham’s Legacy: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy andDr. Nazir Khan

Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice

Acts of Worship

Repentance as a Way of Life: Islam, Spirituality, & Practice

The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty, and Good Will in Islam

Islamic Ethics

The Guiding Principles of Faith: Sincerity, Honesty, and Good Will in Islam

Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?

Islamophobia

Are Muslims Intolerant? Is that Even the Right Question?

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud

Why Do People Suffer? God’s Existence & the Problem of Evil

Allah

Why Do People Suffer? God’s Existence & the Problem of Evil

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

What is Islamic Analytic Theology?

Epistemology

What is Islamic Analytic Theology?

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

Acts of Worship

Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year

Dr. Nazir Khan,Sh. Ibrahim Hindy andDr. Omar Suleiman

Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions

Spread of Islam

Did Islam Spread by the Sword? A Critical Look at Forced Conversions

Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence

Islamic Ethics

Shame, Morality, and Emotions: Understanding the Prophetic Model of Intelligence

Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace

Islamic Ethics

Is Islam a Conquest Ideology? On Jihad, War, & Peace

Surkheel Sharif

Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism

Epistemology

Tying Your Camel: An Islamic Perspective on Methodological Naturalism

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives

Islamic Civilization

Tolerance, Minorities, and Ideological Perspectives

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Identity

The Fate of Non-Muslims: Perspectives on Salvation Outside of Islam

Dr. Jonathan Brown

The Power of Motivation

General Psychology

The Power of Motivation

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

“What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis”

Reports

“What Causes Muslims to Doubt Islam? A Quantitative Analysis”

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud

Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Acts of Worship

Repentance, Redemption, & Salvation: An Islamic Framework

Why Does God Ask People to Worship Him?

Acts of Worship

Why Does God Ask People to Worship Him?

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses

Technology

Immortality on Earth? Transhumanism through Islamic Lenses

How to be a Mindful Muslim: An Exercise in Islamic Meditation

General Psychology

How to be a Mindful Muslim: An Exercise in Islamic Meditation

Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care

Health

Pulling the Plug: The Islamic Perspectives on End-of-Life Care

Is Feminism the Problem? Why Ideological Bandwagons Fail Islam

Contemporary Ideologies

Is Feminism the Problem? Why Ideological Bandwagons Fail Islam

Nour Soubani andDr. Tesneem Alkiek

Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom

Epistemology

Honored Since Adam: Islam and the Value of Human Freedom

Dr. Edward Omar Moad

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat

Islamic Ethics

War, Islam, and the Sanctity of Life: Non-Aggression in the Islamic Code of Combat

The Lost Art of Contemplation

General Psychology

The Lost Art of Contemplation

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination

Islamophobia

Is Islam a Death Cult? Martyrdom and the American-Muslim Imagination

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Does Islam Need Saving? An Analysis of Human Rights

Contemporary Ideologies

Does Islam Need Saving? An Analysis of Human Rights

Reconciling the Divine Decree and Free Will in Islam

Divine Decree

Reconciling the Divine Decree and Free Will in Islam

Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan

General Psychology

Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan

The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

Allah

The Infinitely Merciful and the Question of Hellfire

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Issue of Apostasy in Islam

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

The Issue of Apostasy in Islam

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Marriage

Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek,Dalia Mogahed,Dr. Omar Suleiman andDr. Jonathan Brown

The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables

Islamic Civilization

The Structure of Scientific Productivity in Islamic Civilization: Orientalists’ Fables

Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi

Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars

Islamophobia

Playing the Taqiyya Card: Evading Intelligent Debate by Calling all Muslims Liars

Dr. Omar Suleiman andDr. Nazir Khan

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Overcoming Pessimism with Faith

General Psychology

Overcoming Pessimism with Faith

An Ethical and Historical Necessity: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Prophets

An Ethical and Historical Necessity: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Updated)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

The Myth of An Antisemitic Genocide In Muslim Scripture

Islamophobia

The Myth of An Antisemitic Genocide In Muslim Scripture

Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage

Islamic Ethics

Al-Ghazali and the Golden Rule: Ethics of Reciprocity in the Works of a Muslim Sage

Islam and the Abortion Debate

Islamic Ethics

Islam and the Abortion Debate

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being

General Psychology

Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth

Identity

Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth

Dr. Omar Suleiman

The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah

Allah

The Case for Allah’s Existence in the Quran and Sunnah

Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty

Contemporary Ideologies

Islam and the Secular Age: Between Certainty and Uncertainty

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid

Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule

Islamic Civilization

Religious Minorities Under Muslim Rule

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?

Islam in the West

Slavery and Islam: What is Slavery?

Dr. Jonathan Brown andDr. Abdullah Hamid Ali

How the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Rose above Enmity and Insult

Prophets

How the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Rose above Enmity and Insult

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy andDr. Omar Suleiman

Stoning and Hand Cutting—Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam

Jurisprudence (fiqh)

Stoning and Hand Cutting—Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Forever on Trial—Islam and the Charge of Violence

Islamophobia

Forever on Trial—Islam and the Charge of Violence

Islam is not the Cause of Honor Killings. It’s Part of the Solution.

Islamophobia

Islam is not the Cause of Honor Killings. It’s Part of the Solution.

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam

Reports

Modern Pathways to Doubt in Islam

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud