Victory of Grief over Happiness
By Jerrmein Abu Shahba It is natural and normal for humans to experience different emotions at different heights and degree across our lives depending on the circumstances and experiences faced. […]
The Centrality of the Prophet Muhammad (saww) to Islamic Spirituality
Most people, including many Muslims, view Islam in an exoteric sense. That is, they see Islam as simply a set of beliefs and ritual observances by which Muslims hope to […]
“When Injustice Becomes The Law, Resistance becomes a Duty.”
By Fatima Abdi The story of Aitazaz Hassan Bangash has been covered by news channels and has sparked interest on several social media outlets. And why wouldn’t it? It is […]
Faith is: Patience During Difficulty and Thankfulness During Prosperity
By Fatima Kermalli “Faith is: patience during difficulty and thankfulness during prosperity.” “It suffices for one to work on his own flaws rather than other peoples flaws.” These are a […]
How to Remember Karbala?!
by Jerrmein Abu Shahba How can your heart be happy if it does not contain love of the Seal of Prophets and his progeny? How can your body feel pleasure […]
The Excellences of the Imam Husayn in Sunni Hadith Tradition
Ayoub University of Toronto Al-Serat, Vol XII (1986) HUMAN history may be seen as a record of the eternal struggle between right and wrong, virtue and vice, good and evil, […]
Hussain: The Spirit of Islam
By Fahd Ahmed The significance of Imam Hussain’s (as) struggle is not limited just to the Shia, or even for that matter, to the Muslims. The struggle, the cause, and […]
Stand with Dignity Digital Billboard project
Dear Brothers/ Sisters Saalamun Alaykum, May the Peace and Blessings of God be upon you all. With the onset of the month of Muharram, the Muslim community around the globe […]
Karbala and Beyond
KARBALA AND BEYOND by Yasin T. al-Jibouri FIRM RESOLUTION In the eve of the ninth of Muharram, Imam Husain gathered all his companions together and said to them, “Whoever remains […]
The Last Days of The Prophet’ (s)
By Yasin T. al-Jibouri (Excerpted from his forthcoming book, “The Infallible Series”) YEAR OF THE DEPUTATIONS (630 A.D.) During the ninth year of the Hijra, a large number of deputations from […]