A Guide to Fasting Shawwal

A Guide to Fasting Shawwal  Fasting is a noble deed that is beloved to Allah. There are many virtues of fasting mentioned by our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). As such, the believer should be keen to not only suffice with the obligatory fast of Ramadan, but to also fast as...

Clarification and Disclaimer

Clarification and Disclaimer There has recently been an attempt by pro-Israeli groups to accuse me of being antisemitic, an accusation not taken lightly in the West. They have done this by digging up old statements of mine that were made in the context of the 2008 and...

To Vote or Not to Vote?

To Vote or Not to Vote? As we approach the federal elections here in Canada, this is a question that is seldom asked. It’s usually not a question of whether we should vote or not, but who we should be voting for. In fact, those who oppose Muslim participation in the...

Reflections on Surah al-Kahf

Reflections on Surah al-Kahf Surah al-Kahf is a surah that many Muslims recite every Friday, as there are a number of authentic hadiths that indicate the virtue of doing so. However, unfortunately not many of us reflect over the meanings of this great surah. The...

Studying in Saudi Universities

Studying in Saudi Universities Many people are well aware of Saudi universities that offer scholarships to Muslims from around the world to study. These universities have become well known over the last few decades, as they have graduated hundreds of thousands of...

One of the Effects Daʿwah Should Have on an Individual

One of the Effects DaʿwahShould Have on an Individual There’s no doubt that being involved in the field of daʿwah and teaching Islam on various levels has its many positive effects on an individual, whether it be on a personal level bringing one closer to Allah, or on...