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Do you really need to recline your seat?

I was on an international flight recently, and in true capitalist fashion, the airline packed us in like sardines.

It’s a flight. You deal with it. The discomfort is temporary.

But about two hours in, the chaos began. A few folks in my line of sight decided it was time to recline their seats. And just like that, three arguments broke out.

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Help A Sister (Or Brother) Out: Another Reason Bilal is Our Master

The Prophet ﷺ wondered where Bilal ibn Rabah could be. It was time for the dawn prayer, and Bilal, the first muaddhin (caller to prayer), his beloved Companion whose footsteps were heard in paradise by the Prophet ﷺ, was inexplicably late.

Why Centering Muslims Who Were 'Black' in Early Islamic History Matters

Many Muslims who are Black have been made to feel as if black people don't have real interpretative authority within Islam or can speak on behalf of our faith. This in part may be due to an unconscious omission to even deliberate white-washing of the early period of Islamic civilization.

Check Your Selfie - Mohamed Ghilan & Omar Suleiman

Social media has pervaded not only our culture but our own personal and virtual identity. Its widespread influence has led to a social paradox: we are connected more than ever before, but we are lonelier and have less meaningful relationships. In this live recording from Al-Madina Institute, Mohamed Ghilan and Omar Suleiman discuss how to reach a balance in our use of social media.

Sitting On the Sidelines: Let's Give Back

Whether you watch the Super Bowl or not this weekend, don't be like those who sit on the sidelines every game. Many of us with unique talents stand by while our communities cry out to us for help. To give of ourselves is to thank God.

Historic Mosque Visit: A Thoughtful Gift For President Obama

When President Obama made his historic visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, he was given a unique gift by students of the Al-Rahmah School.

Make the Quran the Springtime of My Heart

During Snowmageddon 2016, there was hardly a sign of life – all around us, there was just a lot of cold and a lot of white. In many ways, the world around us reminded me of a beautiful dua of the Prophet ﷺ.

Aqeedah Wars: A Conversation with Shaykh Sa’eed Fodeh

In Mohamed Ghilan's interview with Shaykh Sa’eed Fodeh, arguably the most prominent Muslim theologian in the Ash’ari School today, Shaykh Fodeh discusses the divisions within the Muslim community in America along theological fault lines.

Violence and Defection From the Faith

Muslim scholars would serve the religion better by re-characterizing what was classically referred to as “apostasy” as its true meaning, which is “defection.”

Between the Sea and the Cemetery

They would repeat His words, “And how many signs in the heavens and earth do they pass by while turning away?” then say to me: Ready your sails now; for soon, your sea will also be still.

The Verse of the Throne

Imam Mohamed Magid

Telling the Story of the Prophet in a New Way: Meraj Mohiuddin

For 13 years, Meraj Mohiuddin has meticulously recreated the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in an innovative format that speaks to a new generation. The fruit of this work, "Revelation: The Story of Muhammad ﷺ", is a fresh take on the Seerah.

Knocking On Your Door

I am listening to the sounds of the birds
I wish I am a bird
I am looking at the stillness of a rock
I wish I am a rock

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