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Understanding the Concept of Nasr (Victory)
It is common for us Muslims to read Surah 110 (An-Nasr) in our everyday Salah. It reminds us that: “When the Victory of Allah comes and the Opening (Fath); and you see the droves of people enter the Deen of Allah; Then Glorify your Lord and seek forgiveness. Indeed, He is always turning to his ... -
We Are a Vulnerable Minority. Here’s How We Succeed.
Amid a renewed surge of attacks and threats against the Muslim community in Canada, Muslim families are on high alert. After the devastating attack on the Afzal family in London, to the many attacks on Muslims across various provinces, we are faced with the sad reality of having to explain this situation to our children, ... -
The Loss of a Muslim Family: A Loss for the Entire Community
On the evening of June 6, 2021, the Afzal family were on their daily walk, when they were run over by a black pick-up truck, killing Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna Afzaal and Salman Afzaal’s 74-year-old mother, Talat Afzaal. The youngest son, a nine-year-old, is in hospital, left ... -
Beginning Ramadan when the Moon is Sighted in Any Country
Eid-ul Fitr is a special time to celebrate with our friends and family, exchange gifts with one another and send our Eid greetings far and wide. Indeed, it is one of special occasions in which the Ummah feels a sense of unity due to our collective experience of fasting and engaging in worship during the ... -
$5.5 Trillion Reasons for the “Gold” Standard
Earlier this month, US President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. In December, outgoing US President Trump had signed $1.4 trillion government funding deal. If we include the $2.2. trillion CARES Act that was passed in March 2020, the total amount of these spending bills will be $5.5 Trillion. How are they able ... -
What’s the Meaning of Rizq?
“What’s the meaning of Rizq?” Rizq (provision) is a matter of paramount importance to all living things because they are constantly seeking their sustenance in this world. As Muslims, our understanding of Rizq stems directly from the aqeedah of Islam. In our pursuit to please Allah (swt), it is essential that we know our role ... -
Prophet Yusuf (AS): Being Patient in the Face of Trials
Allah (swt) revealed the Quran to His beloved Messenger Muhammad (saw) to guide mankind out of disbelief, ignorance and misguidance. Allah (swt) says: “(This is) a Book which We have revealed unto you (O Muhammad) in order that you might lead mankind out of the darkness (of disbelief) into the light (of belief in the ... -
Understanding Fard Kifayah (Communal Obligation)
Islam is a deen (way of life) that conveys to humanity the correct understanding of life, i.e., the aqeedah (or creed). In turn, the Islamic aqeedah provides humankind with solutions for running their lives in the correct way, both individually and collectively, i.e., Shariah. The Islamic aqeedah instructs the Muslim that he/she belongs to a ... -
Rajab 1442 – 100 years after the Destruction of the Khilafah
We have entered the Month of Rajab, year of 1442 AH (after Hijra). This is one of the four Sacred months of the Islamic calendar. When Allah (swt) revealed, “They ask you concerning the Sacred Month, fighting in it…” [TMQ 2:217] The companions of the Prophet (saw) asked about the month of Rajab according to ...
