How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
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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 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.
Hindutva and Anti-Muslim Violence: How to Navigate Hindu Supremacy
Safa AhmedHindutva does not only harm Muslims in India; it has found resonance in diasporic communities, involves itself in transnational repression, and openly pledges its allegiance to other far-right movements. Its supporters amplify Zionist propaganda that enables Israel’s genocide in Palestine, provide...
The Meaning of La Ilaha Illa Allah: An Annotated Translation of Imam al-Zarkashi’s Treatise on the Islamic Testimony of Faith
Sh. Yousef WahbIn the forty-seventh sūra of the Qur’an, Sūrat Muḥammad, God commands, “So know that there is no deity except Allah.” What makes this command especially striking is its timing; it was revealed approximately fifteen years into the Prophet’s mission, at a point when he and his companions already held...
It’s Not Just an Iftar: The Power of Community in Ramadan | Blog
Shaimaa KrabaOnce 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...
Post-Ramadan Highs and Lows: How to Protect Your Faith in 4 Steps | Blog
Tarek GhanemEver wondered why our experience in the last ten days of Ramadan, or on its 27th night, diminishes so quickly after the month ends? Where do the light, faith, inspiration to do more, and sense of elation go? Why is it that they are sometimes overtaken by sluggishness, boredom, spiritual emptiness,...
Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children
Najwa AwadHow 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.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Jabbar: The Compeller and Mender of Broken Hearts
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyShe sat there for days, paralyzed by shock, having witnessed her dreams get shattered forever—or so she thought. A short time later, al-Jabbār had mended her broken heart and recreated for her an even better dream in its place. Their tears streamed as they stared at the x-rays of his mangled bones....
Faith and Politics in the West: When Absence is the Right Move | Blog
Tom FacchineSharif Hussein and the British betrayal When Sharif Hussein of Mecca joined forces with the British during the First World War, he imagined he was securing a noble future for the Arabs. The British promised him independence if he would revolt against the Ottomans, and Hussein obliged, launching the...
How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr
Jinan YousefAs Muslims, our purpose is knowing Allah and worshiping Him. However, in an age of autonomy of the self, the very idea of submission and worship can be hard for some people to comprehend or even fully accept. When everything around you is pushing you towards a life lived for yourself and...
Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children
Najwa AwadHow 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.
The Meaning of Allah's Name Al-Jabbar: The Compeller and Mender of Broken Hearts
Sh. Mohammad ElshinawyShe sat there for days, paralyzed by shock, having witnessed her dreams get shattered forever—or so she thought. A short time later, al-Jabbār had mended her broken heart and recreated for her an even better dream in its place. Their tears streamed as they stared at the x-rays of his mangled bones....
At Yaqeen, we consider Muslim mental health research to be a top priority. In the current study we examined the role of religiosity in Muslim mental health and well-being. Traditionally, the roles of religiosity and spirituality have been left out of definitions of mental health. However, as...
Faith and Politics in the West: When Absence is the Right Move | Blog
Tom FacchineSharif Hussein and the British betrayal When Sharif Hussein of Mecca joined forces with the British during the First World War, he imagined he was securing a noble future for the Arabs. The British promised him independence if he would revolt against the Ottomans, and Hussein obliged, launching the...
How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr
Jinan YousefAs Muslims, our purpose is knowing Allah and worshiping Him. However, in an age of autonomy of the self, the very idea of submission and worship can be hard for some people to comprehend or even fully accept. When everything around you is pushing you towards a life lived for yourself and...
This series examines the roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women within an Islamic framework. It addresses contemporary challenges while grounding the conversation in traditional scholarship and spiritual equality.
Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge
Celene Ibrahim
In Qur’anic stories, more often than not we find depictions of women possessing notable wisdom, resolve, piety, and strength of character. Though the majority of Qur’anic narratives involve men, well over a dozen women figures are also featured in Qur’anic sacred history. This article highlights...
"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity
Yahya Ibrahim
“Be a man, stop this crying right this minute!” These words are familiar to most adult men today as a part of their upbringing, irrespective of their heritage. Undoubtedly, the conceptualization of “manliness” has always been dependent on context. But it seems always to be relevant, whether to...
Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
Dr. Tamara Gray
The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine or ‘girly.’ Today, children are questioning their very...
Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Over the past two centuries, Muslim societies confronted what often felt like insurmountable trials: from colonial domination and military defeat to political fragmentation and institutional decay. And yet, even as the Western world began to stagger under the recoil of the very ideologies it...
Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
During the Prophet’s ﷺ era, it was revolutionary when the Qur’an and Sunnah demanded that men recognize women as their equals in human dignity, inviolability, eligibility for salvation, the pursuit of God’s pleasure, and opportunities for societal contribution. As his most influential companion...
This series examines the roles, rights, and responsibilities of men and women within an Islamic framework. It addresses contemporary challenges while grounding the conversation in traditional scholarship and spiritual equality.
Women in the Qur'an: Appreciating Female Faith, Wisdom, and Knowledge
Celene Ibrahim
In Qur’anic stories, more often than not we find depictions of women possessing notable wisdom, resolve, piety, and strength of character. Though the majority of Qur’anic narratives involve men, well over a dozen women figures are also featured in Qur’anic sacred history. This article highlights...
"Be a Man!" Constructing Prophetic Masculinity
Yahya Ibrahim
“Be a man, stop this crying right this minute!” These words are familiar to most adult men today as a part of their upbringing, irrespective of their heritage. Undoubtedly, the conceptualization of “manliness” has always been dependent on context. But it seems always to be relevant, whether to...
Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women
Dr. Tamara Gray
The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because their hobbies were not feminine or ‘girly.’ Today, children are questioning their very...
Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties
Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Over the past two centuries, Muslim societies confronted what often felt like insurmountable trials: from colonial domination and military defeat to political fragmentation and institutional decay. And yet, even as the Western world began to stagger under the recoil of the very ideologies it...
Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
During the Prophet’s ﷺ era, it was revolutionary when the Qur’an and Sunnah demanded that men recognize women as their equals in human dignity, inviolability, eligibility for salvation, the pursuit of God’s pleasure, and opportunities for societal contribution. As his most influential companion...
Special written resources and journals designed to maximize your productivity during the holy month. These publications often include daily planners, reflections, and spiritual exercises.
Special written resources and journals designed to maximize your productivity during the holy month. These publications often include daily planners, reflections, and spiritual exercises.
How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report
Dr. Osman Umarji
As we begin an unprecedented Ramadan, Muslims are trying to figure out how to approach this blessed month while being isolated at home and without access to the masjid. How do they anticipate their experience this Ramadan to be compared to prior years? Are people optimistic? If so, what predicts...
Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year
Dr. Nazir Khan
Islam makes certain times and places especially sacred. The Night of Power is one of these times. Learn the significance of Laylatul Qadr and how to seek its reward.
Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed
Dr. Omar Husain
On Friday, March 12, 2020, religious leaders and board members at masjids across the country made the excruciating decision to suspend the Friday (Jumuʿah) prayer due to the spread of COVID-19. This decision was not taken lightly but, after consultation with scholars and medical professionals, it...
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society
Dr. Tamara Gray
Damascus is a beautiful city. Jasmine vines and bright purple bougainvillea flowers grow on balconies all over the city and jacaranda trees sneak up in the small spaces between blocks and buildings. I used to live in a twelve-story cement block building that stood in a row of at least ten other...
The Spiritual Psychology of Worship
Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Many young Muslims have grown up dreading acts of worship, viewing them as cumbersome tasks devoid of any meaning or fulfillment. 58% of respondents to a Yaqeen Institute survey of Muslims from the United States admitted that religious beliefs and practices not making sense to them contributed to...
