By Ustadha Jinan Yousef Most children, and many adults, have had a nightmare(s) at some point. The most comforting thing to do is to turn to those closest to us — those who make us feel safe. The current political climate can be described as a ‘nightmare’ of sorts, one that we cannot simply wake up from. But we can turn to that which gives us … Continue reading Turning to Allah in Times of Fear
By Nura S. A short while ago, I came across a very respectable Islamic lecturer’s article online discussing the issue of men talking about women’s hijab. He was saying that he refuses to talk about hijab because, as a man it is not for him to comment on. This is not a new position, but rather an attitude becoming increasingly popular amongst brothers and sisters. … Continue reading Can Men Talk about Hijab?
If there is one thing I want you to take away from this article, it is to remember that prior to the wars and calamities that have befallen this nation, Somalia was a beautiful country, rich in livestock, heritage and breathtaking scenery. Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, was famously known as the ‘White Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ because of its mesmerizing beaches, which generated much … Continue reading Somalia: Past, Present & Future
By Sarah Salih The Quran is Allah’s message to us. It was entrusted to the Prophet (saws) who sacrificed everything to get it to you and I. There’s no doubt that it should play a significant role in our day to day lives, but sometimes we can wonder, how? Before the how, though, a more pressing question would be the why. One of our predecessors, … Continue reading “I want to connect to the Quran, but how?”
By Umm Mohammed “Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death]”. (Surah Al Ahzab, Verse 23) Amongst all the noble and poignant accounts of the Sahaba, for all their nobility, justice and sacrifice; there is one that stands alone. It is a biography that inspires the deepest … Continue reading The first ambassador of Islam: Mus’ab ibn ‘Umayr
The Qarawiyyin Project 