The `Aqīdah of Illness
A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. At the time of writing this article, we find the world swallowed by a…
Category: Islam
On the Universe and Its Creator
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
Islam does not require separation between the religious and the secular by asking its adherents to have a split mind, because it provides a coherent,…
`Aqīdah, Kalām, and the Obligation of Ma`rifah
Aqīdah is the Most Important Science Today, the world’s people are drowning in a sea of knowledge. Yet, we flounder without any clear guidance to what…
The Need for Islamic Ethics in Medicine
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
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 children…
Muslim Collaboration in America: Justification and Boundaries
Islam and Muslims have a long history in America and are very much a part of the legacy of the United States. Muslims and non-Muslims…
Why Adoption and Fostering Must be Our Muslim Duty
“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 can…
The Key to an Islamic Adoption: Your Last Will and Testament
At the very heart of misconceived reservations about adopting children within the Islamic framework is something… quite beautiful. Islam refuses to strip a child of…
Crowded hajj also an intense personal experience
Like most Muslims, I had been preparing my entire life to one day embark on the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, that is one of…