By Yūsuf Badāt Originally written for Al-Jami’yyah publication What Easter Marks Easter is celebrated by Catholic Christians to commemorate the crucifixion (dying on the cross) of Jesus (also known as ʿĪsā in Arabic) – (peace and blessings be upon him). It is the belief of Catholics, that following the crucifixion, he was given a new…
By Yūsuf Badāt In the 23rd year after the prophetic migration to Madīnah, ʿOmar Bin Khaṭṭāb (may God be pleased with him) along with several believers were attacked in the Prophet’s mosque during congregational prayers. The non-Muslim intruder entered the mosque while prayer (salāh) was under way. He carried a concealed double bladed dagger and…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar In 2010, a group of Canadian imams and scholars set out to observe the horizon in the Greater Toronto Area to determine actual timings for Esha beginning. Follow the two links for information (PDF documents): Results of Observation Teams Exploring the Twilight Also see article titled, Multiple Timetables
By Sarosh “Mohna” Zaidi It is an open wind but a closed mind It is a focus centered undefined Your heart speaks the true desire For its purpose is to smother the fire The word modesty has been redefined The truth of its light I cannot find This new picture overtaking my mind These clouds…
By Yūsuf Badāt Jesus, the son of Mary (peace and blessings upon him) is mentioned in 9 chapters of the Qurʾan, in 100s of verses. Jesus is highly revered by Muslims. He is considered, a beacon of truth, reformation, peace and justice. He was sent by God as a Messenger to the Israelites. Here-below are…
By Yūsuf Badāt Sīrah is an Arabic term. From a literal perspective it means to traverse and or to journey. In a technical context, it refers to the noble biography of the Final Prophet, Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him). Some experts have described the sīrah as follows: اَفْعَالُ وَاقْوَالُ وَاَحْوَالُ وَاَيَّامُ رَسُوْلِ اللهِ Sīrah…
By Yūsuf Badāt The lunar month of Rabīʾ Al-Awwal is a time wherein Muslims profess and renew their love of the Final Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him). This is the month of his blessed birth. His arrival was a game changer. His presence on this earth was the beginning of unmatched transformation for…
By Yūsuf Badāt One of the traits of the inhabitants in Paradise is that their hearts will be free of rancour and hate. God Almighty says, وَنَزَعْنَا مَا فِي صُدُورِهِم مِّنْ غِلٍّ “We will have removed whatever is within their hearts of resentment [and hate].” (Qurʾān: 7:43) May God enter us all in Paradise! (Āmīn)…
By Shaykh Ibrahim Fayaz It is the habit of Allāh that He creates such personalities in every era who strive greatly for the uprising of the truth and in combating evil. In the 14 centuries of Islam, each century produced such men who kept alive the beliefs and fundamentals of Islam. As the Prophet Muḥammad…
By Shaykh Ibrahim Fayaz While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a lady on a bench near a playground. “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. “He’s a fine looking boy,” the lady said. “That’s…