How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
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Changed by the Qur’an
Changed by the Qur’an is intended as a practical guide to remove the spiritual and intellectual barriers between every Muslim and their personal transformative relationship with the Qur’an
Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)
The Secrets of Salah: The Hidden Gems of Prayer companion journal helps Muslims improve their prayer. It includes commentary and gems for each step of salah, and journaling space for your reflections on your journey to life-changing prayers.
The Inimitable Qur’an: The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Archived)
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyRead the updated version of ‘The Inimitable Qur’an’. To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here.
The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Archived)
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyRead the updated version of ‘The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’. To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here.
Why Silence Is Not Neutral: The Bystander Effect and Moral Responsibility in Islam | Blog
Dr. Jibran KhokharCenturies before modern psychology named the bystander effect, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ articulated a moral framework that directly addressed its dangers. He said: The parable of those who respect the limits of Allah and those who violate them is that of people who board a ship after casting lots....
It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog
Shaimaa Kraba“Once upon a time . . . ” is how most fairy tales begin. In real life, it’s how single mothers begin sentences about who they were before everything changed. There was a time we believed life would be beautiful for us. Somewhere along the way, that kind of beauty became harder to reach. Not by...
Does History Only Repeat Itself? Remembering the Rohingya in Light of Palestine | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteIn August 2017, the world bore witness to the unfolding tragedy of the Rohingya genocide, an atrocity that continues to smolder in the shadows of global indifference. Men, women, and children—targeted solely for their ethnic identity as the Muslim minority in Myanmar (also known as Burma)—faced...
From Clock Time to God’s Time: Returning to Sacred Rhythms in a Digital World | Blog
Faatimah KnightSacred scripture is replete with imageries of the sun, moon, stars, and our observance of them. In the Chapter of the Cracking, God sets an oath: “I swear by the twilight, by the night and what it covers, by the full moon, you will progress from stage to stage” (Qur’an 84:16–19); the Prophet ﷺ...
Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both, depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This essay offers a comprehensive look at how classical and contemporary Muslim jurists have dealt with the subject in accordance with...
Ayatul Kursi is one of the most important verses in the Qur’an. It is known as the greatest verse in the Qur’an and should be memorized, understood, and often recited. It serves as a daily means of protection from worldly harm, and also as a means of protection from unseen sources of harm.
Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics
Dr. Naved BakaliIslamophobia is a complex phenomenon that exists in various spheres of US society. The purpose of this short article is to help provide a basic historical analysis of Islamophobia to better understand what Islamophobia is and how it manifests in the present political and social context. It is...
Does History Only Repeat Itself? Remembering the Rohingya in Light of Palestine | Blog
Yaqeen InstituteIn August 2017, the world bore witness to the unfolding tragedy of the Rohingya genocide, an atrocity that continues to smolder in the shadows of global indifference. Men, women, and children—targeted solely for their ethnic identity as the Muslim minority in Myanmar (also known as Burma)—faced...
From Clock Time to God’s Time: Returning to Sacred Rhythms in a Digital World | Blog
Faatimah KnightSacred scripture is replete with imageries of the sun, moon, stars, and our observance of them. In the Chapter of the Cracking, God sets an oath: “I swear by the twilight, by the night and what it covers, by the full moon, you will progress from stage to stage” (Qur’an 84:16–19); the Prophet ﷺ...
Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both, depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This essay offers a comprehensive look at how classical and contemporary Muslim jurists have dealt with the subject in accordance with...
Ayatul Kursi is one of the most important verses in the Qur’an. It is known as the greatest verse in the Qur’an and should be memorized, understood, and often recited. It serves as a daily means of protection from worldly harm, and also as a means of protection from unseen sources of harm.
Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics
Dr. Naved BakaliIslamophobia is a complex phenomenon that exists in various spheres of US society. The purpose of this short article is to help provide a basic historical analysis of Islamophobia to better understand what Islamophobia is and how it manifests in the present political and social context. It is...
Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
One of the beautiful names of Allah (SWT) is At-Tawwab. What is the meaning of At-Tawwab? How can we experience safety and security by understanding this name? Here are 7 insights that can help.
How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Anonymous Guest Author
Learn about the virtues of fasting in general, the spirit of the practice, why we fast, and what moral, psychological, and spiritual outcomes are desired.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
What does Allah's name, Al-Latif mean? Explore the meaning and benefits of Allah's name, Al-Latif and why God is known as the most subtle towards his servants.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing.
How to Make Dua: The Etiquette of Calling upon Allah | Blog
Roohi Tahir
Call on Me and I will answer you…” How many times have you read these words and thought, “Does this really apply to me?” The good thing is, it’s not about who you are; it’s about who He is. The directive sounds simple, yet for so many of us, talking to God doesn’t come naturally—at least, not in...
Finding Hope in Allah’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Understanding the Name At-Tawwab | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
One of the beautiful names of Allah (SWT) is At-Tawwab. What is the meaning of At-Tawwab? How can we experience safety and security by understanding this name? Here are 7 insights that can help.
How Does Ramadan Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Anonymous Guest Author
Learn about the virtues of fasting in general, the spirit of the practice, why we fast, and what moral, psychological, and spiritual outcomes are desired.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Latif: The Most Subtle
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
What does Allah's name, Al-Latif mean? Explore the meaning and benefits of Allah's name, Al-Latif and why God is known as the most subtle towards his servants.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Sami: The One Who Always Listens
Dr. Tahir Wyatt
Why is Allah named Al-Samīʿ? Explore the meaning of Allah's name, Al-Samī and why God is the All-Watching, the All-Knowing and the All-Hearing.
How to Make Dua: The Etiquette of Calling upon Allah | Blog
Roohi Tahir
Call on Me and I will answer you…” How many times have you read these words and thought, “Does this really apply to me?” The good thing is, it’s not about who you are; it’s about who He is. The directive sounds simple, yet for so many of us, talking to God doesn’t come naturally—at least, not in...
Intersectionality and Palestine Solidarity: Why Muslims Need to Lead the Gaza Protests | Blog
Tom Facchine
Imam Tom explains why Muslims need to lead the Gaza protests and what Islamically-compliant alliances and coalitions with Muslim and non-Muslim groups looks like.
“Blood Soaked Keys to Jerusalem”: Why We Must Stand With The People of Syria | Blog
Dr. Ovamir Anjum
“Who would dare to touch the keys to Jerusalem if they were handed to us soaked in the blood of the children of Idlib?” reads a Palestinian placard days before the resistance took Damascus, marking the fall of the Assad regime on December 7th, 2024, after more than half a century of one of the most...
Dr. Jibran Khokhar
Living through economic whiplash Last winter, after his usual nine-to-five job, a young father in Michigan found himself taking on extra work driving for food delivery apps late into the night. Prices had climbed, his rent had doubled, and he was still trying to keep his kids warm in a drafty...
Going Back to Dates and Milk: Palestinian Resistance and Living with Less | Blog
Tom Facchine
I stood in the basement with my landlord, the lights from our phones bobbing over the hot water heater which had suddenly stopped working in late November. Not having hot water isn’t a huge deal, but in this particular house the heating system runs off the hot water heater, so no hot water also...
How to Channel Your Anger For Palestine | Blog
Yaqeen Institute
The Palestinians have been murdered twice – once by the Israeli army and once by the Western media. Our emotions are intense these days. The horrific images and exposure to propaganda have taken us on an emotional roller coaster, most often leaving us feeling rage. We are infuriated at the Zionist...
