They’re Aware
Have you ever wondered about the younger generation today? The generation that’s after us. The generation that looks up to us. The generation that thinks we’re unaware of what they’re thinking. Well, they’re wrong. One day I overheard a little boy ask his mother a question that shook me deep inside. He was so young, […]
من أَدَبِيَّاتِ المَرَضِ والمَرِيضِ
منذ لحظة إعلان انتشاره حتى اليوم، حصد فيروس كورونا أرواح ما يقارب 2,629 من الناس، في حين جاوز مجموع المصابين به كما في التصريحات الرسمية 79,700 ألف مصاب من مختلف الأعمار وِفق الاحصائيات الرسمية لغاية تاريخ كتابة هذا المقال. في أمريكا على وجه الخصوص تم تأكيد الإصابة ل 14حالة على الأقل، في حين تخضع العديد […]
The People vs The Elite
Prophethood is an organic and dynamic project. Its phases are highly connected, and it moves through time. One of the common threads that connects the different Prophets and their experiences is the attitude of the masses, or the people, towards the new message and that of the elite, or al-mala’, in every society. When you […]
الفرح بهلاك الظالمين
عندما بلغ الحسنَ البصري – وهو من أئمة التابعين – خبرَ موت الحجاج سجد شكرا لله تعالى وقال: اللهم عقيرك وأنت قتلته، فاقطع سنته وأرحنا من سنته وأعماله الخبيثة، ودعا عليه[1]. وقد روي نحو هذا الصنيع عن جماعة من أكابر التابعين كإبراهيم النخعي، وطاووس بن كيسان، وأبي عمرو بن العلاء، وعمر بن عبد العزيز – […]
That Little Voice…
Did you really think you can come out here and speak in front of everyone? Everyone can see you’re getting nervous. You’re sweating so much you’re drowning us… There is not one but two people speaking right now By the look of it, you all probably think I’m crazy Let me introduce you I’m ______ […]
Modeling Excellence Through Education
Modeling Excellence through Education was the theme for the fourth annual Community Dinner at the Prayer Center of Orland Park. Sheikh Kifah Mustapha, Imam and Director, welcomed the audience and spoke about the role of education in the quality of citizenship. Mayor Keith Pekau of Orland Park spoke about the services the village provides for schools for […]
Kawthar vs. Takathur
Since the early revelations of Quran, there has been a clear distinction between two diametrically opposite systems, policies, or mindsets displayed in two short Quranic constructs: Al-kawthar and Al-takathur. The first system I will refer to as the system of “kawthar” or unlimited abundance.“We have given you in endless abundance.” [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left […]
Community Da’wah
The prophet Mohammad (SAAW) was sent at a time when there hadn’t been any prophets for a long period of time, different from what humanity was accustomed to during the time of Bani’ Israel as one prophet was followed immediately by another. There were even times when multiple prophets and messengers were present during the […]
Are You Ready?
Has it ever crossed your mind that one day you will die? Have you ever thought that one day your whole existence could vanish? That one day your loved ones would be taken away from this Dunya No matter how young you are or how old Your very last breath could be taken One day […]
Past
What is the outcome of your past? You’re scared right, thinking that the hands on the clock haven’t stopped? Wondering if you’re wanted and if you belong? You keep fighting and asking yourself why and why not? Is it possible for God to forgive you, yet you feel otherwise? You keep thinking to yourself “my […]