Islamic Thought

Don’t look back

Shaykh Ali Hammuda

How four divine commands and one promise became a blueprint for moving forward in times of fear.

Dear father…
Shaykh Ali Hammuda
The Gift of Pain
Shaykh Ali Hammuda

The worship of letting go

Shaykh Ali Hammuda 24 Min Read

You are always in a transaction; the question is what you are willing to give up, and what you are determined to protect.

Advice for those delivering the Eid khutbah

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 8 Min Read

Here are some points khatībs may use for the Eid al-Fitr 1447/2026 khutbah; please make takbīr between these points.

Market logic is reshaping Muslim institutions

Usman Qureshi 14 Min Read

Two years ago, a Gaza relief charity had 38 mosque collections. This year they have three. Something is broken.

30 Days to Ramadan: this is why it’s OK to be nervous

Hafiz Sha'ban 6 Min Read

Are you excited and ready, or nervous and panicking? Hafiz Sha‘ban explains why both might be a good sign.

On the harms of Muslim influencers

Dr. Asim Qureshi 51 Min Read

Dr Asim Qureshi opens up a frank conversation on the harms of “influencer” culture on the Muslim community.

Rajab is the gateway to Ramadan

Hafiz Sha'ban 4 Min Read

Rajab is where preparation begins; intentions are set here — so Ramadan doesn’t arrive unprepared.