Spirituality

Reflections from the story of Abu Jahl

Dr. Layla Aitlhadj

From the signs witnessed by Abu Jahl to modern political denial, evidence is not always the barrier.

Mega-Malls and the Consumerist Ummah

Elizabeth Aisha Simpson 8 Min Read

The new Westfield mega mall recently opened in East London, amid much media hype and celebrity endorsement. A shiny futuristic maze of shops and boutiques, complete with restaurants and even hotels; all

The Final Goal

Shaykh Abu Rumaysah Refi Shafi 3 Min Read

Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) says, “There is not a single thing except that its depositories and treasures are with Us.”  This verse contains one of the treasures , this being that nothing

The Straight Path

Shaykh Abu Rumaysah Refi Shafi 9 Min Read

Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) says, “This is My Path and it is straight, so follow it. Do not follow other ways or you will become cut off from His Way. That is

Three Types of Hearts

Shaykh Abu Rumaysah Refi Shafi 25 Min Read

Because the heart is described as possessing life or death, it is classified into three types: The First: The Correct and Sound Heart. This is the truthful and secure (salīm) heart; the

Assess Yourself!

Shaykh Abu Rumaysah Refi Shafi 3 Min Read

Tuba for the person who wants to be just to himself for the sake of His Lord and recognises his ignorance, the great deficiency in his actions, his own shortcomings, his transgression

Duality and Balance – Musings of a Muslim Scientist

Imaan Khalaf 15 Min Read

“And of everything we have created pairs that you may be mindful” Words fail me when I attempt to describe the impact this verse of the Qur’ān alone has had on my