VIDEOS
You Are Not Your Job. You Are the Abd of Allah
Before we are anything else, we are the ibad of Allah, and His khalifa on this earth. This talk asks one question we would rather avoid. If Allah put you in the spotlight today and asked about the state of the world, what would you say? It is a call to stop pointing outward, and to return to Him through sincere tawbah.
Why Islam Ties Your Faith to How You Treat a Dog
We treat the environment like a side issue. This talk says it is the heart of your relationship with Allah. Every atom, every bird, every heartbeat is created, sustained, and owned by Him. How you treat the smallest creature is how you answer to the One who made it.
The Hidden Shirk the Prophet ﷺ Warned Us About
What does it actually mean to have a pure intention? This talk sits with one uncomfortable truth from a beloved teacher: you can be sincere and be sincerely wrong. It walks through why the Prophet ﷺ feared the hidden shirk of showing off more than open idolatry, and what that means for how we pray, give, and post online.
Lessons from Hajj, Episode 5 | Muzdalifa: How do I draw nearer to the One?
Discover the profound spiritual meaning of Muzdalifah and how returning to Allah transforms the heart with nearness, hope, and spiritual energy. Even if you are not in Hajj, this journey of tawbah and closeness is open to every believer.
ARTICLES
Ramadan: Break Free from Our Digital Addictions
The modern age has introduced us to a new bevy of enslaving tools and digital addictions. Whether it is the smartphone, social media accounts, messaging platforms, online browsing or video games, these addictions have become so prevalent and confounding that they are now a recognized medical condition termed Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD).
Ramadan Gifts
We did not know what to expect when our second daughter was born with obvious markings of a neural tube defect. We went from a low intervention birth to an X-ray within two hours of her arrival, and an MRI the next day. By the time we left the hospital three days later it was clear that she would require a major surgery. It was a time in our lives when we made countless visits to countless hospitals.
A Trip Home
I have come to know through failure what you my dear reader know from your iman: that the plan of Allah the Exalted is unlike even the hopes and theories of the created. It is so incredibly unexpected and fantastic in its arrangement across time and space that when we realize just some of what has happened – and how - it takes our breath away.
“You are Indeed Higher:” The Promised Land of Palestine
Those who persecute the Palestinians — directly or by collusion — seem congenitally blind to the Muslim Palestinian soul.
They have never seen Palestinians as anything more than despised, deprecated subjects that should — but inconveniently will not — bow to a brutal and savage occupation.
PODCASTS
Ep. 73: Navigating Hardship & the D's of the Devil - Muslema Purmul
There will always be challenges in our lives, but hardships are never meant to break us. Ustadha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director of the Majlis, joins the ImanWire podcast to discuss the process of readying ourselves by refining our spiritual states and avoiding the "D's" of the devil and our lower self.
Musa & Khidr | Stories From the Qur’an with Moutasem Atiya
The story of Prophet Musa (Alayhi as’salam) and Al Khidr (Alayhi as’salam) teaches us a lesson in Divine Decree. Prophet Musa (Alayhi as’salam) accompanies Al Khidr and is exposed to three events that he questions the wisdom of. Join Moutasem Atiya as he reflects on the narrative.
The Father-Son Bond: Ibrahim's Sacrifice (Ep. 4) | Purification of the Soul Series
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the Prophet Ibrahim and his son, exploring their spiritual journey and the test he faces when he is commanded to sacrifice his son. The son, who has reached spiritual maturity, accepts the command with trust and surrender.
Freedom and Happiness: The Test of Ibrahim (Ep. 3) | Purification of the Soul Series
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui talks about the internal struggles and choices faced by individuals. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's drives and inclinations with the divine, attaining serenity and freedom from worldly attachments. He draws inspiration from the story of Prophet Ibrahim and highlights the significance of steadfastness and faith in delivering the divine message. This enlightening discourse encourages Muslims to strive for spiritual growth and live a life dedicated to pleasing the Divine.
