Knowledge vs. The Appearance of Knowledge: Know the Difference!
"And when it is said to them, "Believe as the people have believed," they say, "Should we believe as the fools have believed?" Unquestionably,...
Hadith on Hudud, Corruption, and Equality
Equality is a crucial component of Islamic ethics. But not all notions of "equality" are the same. The modern liberal notion of equality, for...
The Right Kind of Free Speech in Islam
I have often critiqued the notion of free speech in my writing and defended the notion that some speech should be restricted and that,...
When Insisting on “Civility” is Oppressive
Was Ibrahim civil in debating his people?
Civility in dialogue is very important. As many scholars point out, there is often a lack of basic...
Signs of the Hour Around Us
Knowing the "Signs of the Hour," i.e., signs indicating the imminence of the Day of Judgment, is a requirement of belief. The very first...
What’s Wrong with Fearing God?
Are people still tip-toeing around the notion of taqwa and translating it as "God consciousness," "mindfulness," etc.? C'mon, it's the year 2016! Are younger...
Fulfilling Our Promise to Our Lord
How can a person be committed to "la ilaha illa Allah" and not maintain the five prayers? How can a person testify that "there...
The Arrogance of Muslim Feminism
Muslim Feminism: When you think you understand the Quran better than the likes of Tabari. When you think you understand the Sunnah better than...
The Price of Silence
Pretty much sums it up.
Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let not one of you...
The “Science” of Happiness
Positive psychology, self-help, the science of happiness.
I recently watched a documentary called "Happy" about what brings people happiness and joy. The documentary interviewed many...