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The Inimitable Qur’an - The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series
The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series
The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series
The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series
The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series
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An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality: Four Pathways to Allah
We explore the concept of personality in the Qur'an and Islamic tradition and attempt to construct a model of spiritual personality, with a preliminary typology of four spiritual personality orientations proposed at the end.
Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties
Muslims have found themselves in the crosshairs of a hegemonic culture that often devalues or distorts marriage and family life.
Stoning and Hand Cutting—Understanding the Hudud and the Shariah in Islam
Is Shariah the most barbaric form of law? Dr. Jonathan Brown explains what Shariah is, where it comes from, and reviews the purpose behind its severest corporal and capital punishments, known as the Hudud (pronounced Hudood).
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles
What is your spiritual attachment style? Explore how our belief in divine love can effect our attachment to God scale and how our image of God influences how we relate to Him.
How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr
What is the purpose of the unique pairings and sequence of Allah's names in Surah Al-Hashr? How can it increase our knowledge of God and bring us closer to Him?
Love at first sight? Ethics of desire (Boys)
Our Muslim youth are growing up in an environment where explicit content in various formats is ubiquitous. Educators and parents see the confusion, discomfort, and sometimes shame they experience when exposed to this content. This unit takes students through three chapters that explore the nature of sexual desires in Islam and help students recognize the dignity and true intended purpose of their desires, how to manage them responsibly, and how to navigate an environment saturated with sexual imagery. The ultimate goal of this unit is to reorient students toward a sound understanding of human desires through instruction grounded in Islam’s theological and ethical principles. Note: We recognize that addressing sexual desires in an Islamic framework can be sensitive. This unit is designed to be taught in gender-segregated environments. We encourage educators to thoroughly review all materials in this unit beforehand to ensure their students are developmentally and emotionally prepared for these discussions.
Love at first sight? Ethics of desire (Girls)
Our Muslim youth are growing up in an environment where explicit content in various formats is ubiquitous. Educators and parents see the confusion, discomfort, and sometimes shame they experience when exposed to this content. This unit takes students through three chapters that explore the nature of sexual desires in Islam and help students recognize the dignity and true intended purpose of their desires, how to manage them responsibly, and how to navigate an environment saturated with sexual imagery. The ultimate goal of this unit is to reorient students toward a sound understanding of human desires through instruction grounded in Islam’s theological and ethical principles. Note: We recognize that addressing sexual desires in an Islamic framework can be sensitive. This unit is designed to be taught in gender-segregated environments. We encourage educators to thoroughly review all materials in this unit beforehand to ensure their students are developmentally and emotionally prepared for these discussions.
Do you need Islam to be an ethical person?
A common sentiment held by many is that humans can be good without religion. While our fitrah, our innate human nature, is inclined towards good, it does not necessarily mean that it knows and follows the most ethical stance. Who defines what is ethical, anyway? In this unit, students will explore why humans are in need of ethical guidance by analyzing the limitations of the fitrah. Students will recognize that even though we all have the capacity to be good, we need revelation to center our understanding of ethics. By the end of this unit, students will appreciate the transformative power of revelation and learn to apply moral excellence in their own lives through the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Fasting and zakat: Winning through sacrifice
It is normal for Muslim youth to question the purpose of religious rituals, especially those that involve sacrifice. This unit takes a multi-dimensional approach—physical, social, and spiritual—to understanding two core Islamic rituals: zakat and fasting in Ramadan. Students may wonder: Why do we give zakat, and how does it purify wealth? Is fasting just about avoiding food, or does it have a deeper purpose? In this unit, we examine how zakat and fasting foster spiritual purification, strengthen community bonds, and cultivate self-discipline in our lives. By the end of this unit, students will gain a greater appreciation for zakat and fasting, shifting their perspective on the role of rituals in daily life. Ultimately, they will recognize that Islamic rituals benefit us in both this life and the next.
How can evil coexist with a merciful God?
The 'problem of evil' is a major point of contention in philosophical and religious circles. To address the topic, this unit first clarifies the terms of the debate by explaining that human knowledge can never encompass the reality of 'goodness' or 'evil.' It then surveys how Islamic theodicies have responded to the problem of evil. The unit concludes by inviting students to explore how the prophetic model allows them to find meaning and be inspired to act positively in a world where 'evil' exists.
Conscious or coerced: Divine decree in Islam
This unit explores a difficult question brought up by Muslim youth and adults alike: if God has knowledge of all things and we are subject to His will and power, then how do we have free will? Students will explore the Qur'anic discourse on predestination and free will to equip them with the tools to navigate and resolve this apparent paradox.