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How to Keep a New Year’s Resolution in Islam There is a famous hadith Qudsi, or saying, in which Allah (SWT) tells us, “If you walk towards me, I will run towards you.” Setting an intention is the basis of everything in Islam. From ritual cleansing to praying to donating in charity (which can be…

‘Tis the season, and although the days are getting colder, the holiday cheer that is coming upon us is one that permeates warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. While Muslims around the world may not celebrate Christmas, many take the opportunity to unite with others in the festive spirit by embodying the essence of…

The Islamic way of living is one that advocates for complete harmony in nature and upholds the rights of all beings. Somewhere along the way, humans began to neglect those rights, as well as the responsibilities they hold as “custodians” and stewards of the Earth (Quran 2:30), throwing this harmony off balance. Climate change is…

The concept of the Awaited Saviour is a fundamental belief in Islam. Some Muslims believe that he is yet to be born and so await his birth. In the Shi’a belief, we acknowledge that the Awaited Saviour, the Mahdi (ajfs) has already been born as the twelfth prince and direct descendent of the Prophet Muhammad…

In 2002, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annaan issued a powerful statement on the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that continues to resonate in the Muslim and non-Muslim world alike:“The Caliph Ali Bin Abi Talib is considered the fairest governor who appeared during human history (After the Prophet Muhammad)”. Imam Ali…

Orphan (noun): Webster defines an orphan as “a child deprived by death of one or usually both parents” or “one deprived of some protection or advantage”. This is a group that is mentioned 23 times in the Quran, a group that is emphasized and given importance and remembered in Islam while much of society has…

Water is the world’s most abundant natural resource, yet unfortunately, there is an ongoing global water crisis. In developed countries, the ease with which water can be accessed using taps from within the home gives a sense of security and creates the illusion that water – one of the most basic human rights – is…

In an era where fake news is widespread and indistinguishable from reality, it can be difficult to commit and stand up for any cause, let alone sacrifice all you have for it. Although he lived in a distant era amidst a different backdrop, things were not so different in Hussain (as)’s time. The leadership of…

Eid Al-Ghadeer is a day celebrated by Shia Muslims. It commemorates the day that Ali ibn Ali Talib, the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was appointed as the religious leader to come after the death of the Prophet. Here are a few things you should know about this important day. 1. Appointing Successorship at Ghadeer…