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Changed by the Qur’an

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 <i>Salah</i>: The Hidden Gems of Prayer (Companion Journal)

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)
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The Inimitable Qur’an: The Revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Archived)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Read 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)
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The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series (Archived)

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Read 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.

Four Ways of Confronting Islamophobia on Campus: Protecting Muslim Students from Abuse

Four Ways of Confronting Islamophobia on Campus: Protecting Muslim Students from Abuse

Imam Khalid Latif

Since October 2023, the past three academic years have exposed something painful but necessary for our community to confront: We were not prepared. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to tie our camel and trust in Allah. For far too long, in the higher education space, we trusted, but failed to tie the camel....

It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog

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...

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The Prophet’s ﷺ marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh (rA) stands unique among all of his marriages because of its explicit pronouncement in the Qur’an. Despite the stated theological, social, and legal goals the Qur’an posits as the reason for its contraction, the marriage has remained a topic of...

If the Qur’an is truly one timeless, unchanged book, how can it be read in multiple ways? This article provides a brief account of the origins and canonization of the qirāʾāt.

Abdur-rahman is my local North African bus driver. He drives Londoners from A to B, Sunday to Thursday, every week, earning just enough for a small flat, food for his family, and a bit left over to send his daughter to the swimming club after school. Malik, my neighbor, is an electrical engineer...

This is a summarized excerpt of a full conversation: How to Become an Indomitable Ummah between Imam Tom Facchine, Sh. Mikael Smith, and Ust. Sami Hamdi. If there was ever a time to be united, it is now. It is time to find guidance through the Qur’an and the legacy of our Prophet ﷺ to reignite our...

How could Allah, the Most Compassionate and Merciful, allow the unleash evil upon innocent and defenseless people? Read how in Sūrat al-Burūj, Allah ﷻ directly addresses the reality of genocide.

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This category is dedicated to the life, character, and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It explores his Seerah (biography) to provide lessons on leadership, compassion, and moral excellence for today's world.

The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series
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The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

Some of the greatest and most convincing testimonies to the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ are the numerous occasions on which he correctly predicted future events. Explore some of these predictions—all derived from Qur’anic verses and authentic hadith—and how each one of them came to pass.

The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series
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The Accomplishments of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs Of Prophethood Series

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Introduction “Ye shall know them by their fruits.” Muhammad’s ﷺ positive impact on the world was another blessed fruit harvested from his...

The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood
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The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

What was the character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ like? What was his daily routine? Explore the type of person Muhammad ﷺ was and the qualities he possessed throughout his legacy that prove that he was the last prophet of God.

The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series
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The Physical Miracles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ ministry was supported by physical miracles that were witnessed and reported by a generation...

The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series
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The Message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Proofs of Prophethood Series

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

To download the new e-book, The Final Prophet: Proofs for the Prophethood of Muhammad, click here. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy The moral and intellectual greatness of the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—namely the Qur’an and Sunnah (his prophetic...

This category explains the process of independent legal reasoning in Islamic jurisprudence. It explores how qualified scholars derive new rulings to address modern circumstances while remaining faithful to primary sources.

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Understanding the Uṣūl: The Foundation of Islamic Sciences

Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb

The following is a modified version of a lecture recorded by Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb and Sh. Omar Husain for Yaqeen’s Conviction Circles.™ You may watch the video here. Introduction Many of us are exposed to the Islamic sciences through brief intensives, conferences, short online videos, weekend...

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A Sober Second Thought: When and How Should Changes in Islamic Law be Made?

Amir Abu-Ghudda

It is common for us to hear talk about the need for change and adaptability in Islamic law. The unprecedented developments that human society has gone through since industrialization have made dramatic change the rule, not an exception. This is true even since the advent of the smartphone and...

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Why We Need Ulama: The Importance of Seeking Islamic Knowledge From Scholars

Dr. Usaama al-Azami

Why should Muslims seek Islamic knowledge from ulamāʾ, known as scholars of Islam? Learn about the importance of seeking guidance from islamic scholars and why it is essential towards upholding our practice of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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Difference of Opinion: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Dr. Nazir Khan

The core tenets of Islam are established by unequivocal statements of the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ. On those subsidiary matters that are subject to interpretation, the Islamic tradition has always recognized a scope of legitimate difference of opinion. Muslim scholars,...

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The Role of Islamic Scholars in Modern Society | Blog

Dr. Usaama al-Azami

The issues addressed in this blog are dealt with in far greater detail in a full-length paper on the same topic, which can be read here.Contemporary Muslims often find themselves confronting a seeming paradox that has emerged in our times. They ask themselves what role, if any, the ulama—Islamic...

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