The engineering of a raindrop
Rain is one of the most familiar elements of nature; a routine part of our lives that we often take for granted. We witness it fall from the sky, soak into the earth, and bring forth new life, yet few pause to reflect deeply into what it represents. For the believer, rain is far more […]
What are the seven layers of Hell in Islam, and who will enter them?
Hell is not a concept to be brushed aside or spoken of lightly. In Islam, the reality of Jahannam, or Hellfire, is one of the core elements of our belief in the unseen – the ghayb. It is part of our belief in the Last Day, one of the six pillars of faith – also known as arkan al-imran, […]
The Quran and Sunnah are the Islamic blueprints for peaceful resistance
In the dusty valley of Ta’if, the Messenger of Allah (SAW) stood with bleeding feet and a heavy heart. He (SAW) had come with a message, and his intention was not to conquer the lands, but to invite people towards a path of righteousness. He (SAW) spoke calmly to the leaders of the town, hoping […]
Why a civilization can never flourish without the elderly
In many homes, we often find that there is a quiet space that is maybe overlooked on a day-to-day basis, but carries the most tranquility and blessings that is not found anywhere else in the household. Perhaps near the window, where the morning light falls most softly, a worn chair has been placed with a […]
The neuroscience of Salaah: How prayer rewires the brain
Have you ever had that moment in your life when everything around you feels super overwhelming, and everything that you thought you had under control suddenly feels so chaotic and disorganized? For example, you find that suddenly deadlines are piling up at work or school, you have an influx of messages that you have to […]
Why Islam was always ahead on human rights
When the phrase “human rights” comes up, most people think of events that have happened in modern history such as The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the Civil Rights Act (1964), the Geneva Conventions (1864~), or the abolition of slavery in the 19th century. These moments are celebrated as milestones where humanity finally recognized […]
When culture clashes with Islam, what should you follow?
In every society, human beings live by two invisible forces: culture and religion. Both shape how we think, behave, and belong. Both offer guidance, meaning, and a sense of order. But while they often coexist in harmony, there are moments, sometimes quiet, sometimes explosive, when they clash. Culture is the set of customs, values, behaviors, and shared […]
What does the heart of a Prophet look like?
The emotional intelligence of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) In an age where emotional intelligence is praised as a hallmark of effective leadership, great character, and self-mastery, the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stands as a shining, timeless example. Long before modern psychology coined the term “emotional intelligence” in the 1990s, and long before self-mastery […]
The Caliphate of ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA): A Legacy of Justice, Courage, and Devotion
Long before the rise of the Islamic empire, a man walked in Arabia with such presence that even his enemies paused. ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was tall, broad-shouldered, and physically imposing. His skin was fair with a reddish hue, and his voice was deep and commanding. He was known to walk so fast that people struggled to […]
The Psychology of sin: A journey through the soul
Sin, in the Islamic worldview, is a deeply existential and psychological event. It is the moment when human beings, endowed with divine guidance from The Quran and moral awareness, act in contradiction to their inner moral compass and their divine purpose, the latter of which is to please Allah (SWT). Islam treats sin with remarkable […]
