45 Supplications (Duas) Every Muslim Should Know
The supplication (dua) is a weapon of the believer. It is one of the best ways for a believer to connect with his Maker. Allah in the Qur’an commands the believers call out to Him:…
How Muslims Should Grapple with Postmodernism
Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie delivers a pertinent and wide-ranging talk about the troubling phenomenon of postmodernism and the philosophical underpinnings on most secular Western academic institutions. He speaks about how postmodernism thinking can confuse our…
Fortifying Faith in an Age of Faithlessness
In this insightful video address, Dr. Ali Ataie offers perceptive insights on fortifying one’s faith in an increasingly faithless world. He explores the theological challenges faced by confessional students in the Academy facing the doctrine…
Ibn Taymiyyah on Khushu’ (Humility) in Prayer
The word khushu’, humility, implies two meanings: One is humility and submissiveness, while the other is calmness and tranquility, which require a tenderness of the heart that is contrary to harshness. Thus, a humble heart implies its…
Seven Practical Steps to Building Halal Financial Security & Wealth for Your Family
Note: This post contains a few affiliate links. I just finished reading Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover personal finance book and I must say that I am inspired! It is a step by step…
Atheism: Doubting Your Doubts
I have come across a very interesting talk by Asadullah Ali, a convert to Islam. He has two philosophy degrees and a very unique take on the atheist debate. He’s been dealing with them for…
Review of Islamic Online University’s (IOU) BAIS Program
After five years of studying, reviewing, memorizing, and stressing out, I am proud to say that I finally graduated from Islamic Online University’s Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies (BAIS) program. It was quite a…