Pearls of the Quran

In this soul-awakening session from Pearls of the Conference 2024, Dr. Amir Abdelzaher calls us back to our true purpose: to live as Divine Representatives (khulafā’) on this earth. With deep Qur'anic insights and prophetic examples, he reminds us that the environment isn’t just a backdrop — it’s part of our spiritual contract with Allah.

In this moving reflection at the 2024 Pearls of the Quran Conference, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui reminds us that even in times of pain, confusion, and despair, the door to Allah remains wide open. Through deep spiritual insights, he shares how repentance isn’t just a ritual—it’s a return to our true essence.

When fear rises and doors seem closed, believers anchor themselves with ḥusn al-dhann bi’Llāh—a good opinion of Allah. In this Pearls of the Conference 2024 talk, Shaykh Hassan Lachheb shows how hope transforms us in hardship.

We’re honored to share Shaykh Yahya Rhodus on the foundational virtue of husn al-dhann billah—cultivating a good opinion of Allah. This talk walks us from the blessings of Jumu‘ah to the heart of qadr, actions of the heart, tawakkul, and the Prophet’s ﷺ model of hope in the cave with Abu Bakr (R).

Marriage is not a social invention—it’s divine design. In this session from Pearls of the Conference 2024, Shaykh Riad Saloojee reminds us that families are “projected” from ar-Rahman’s mercy: ties of kinship (rahim) are sacred, and whoever connects them, Allah connects to Himself.

We were created to seek Allah, and to return “home.” In this Pearls 2024 reminder, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches the path of the true seeker: ṣidq (truthfulness), riḍā (contentment), ṣabr (steadfastness), ḥayā’ (reverent modesty), and tawbah naṣūḥ (sincere repentance).

We live in a world of constant change—dār al-taqallubāt. In this Pearls of the Conference 2024 reminder, Shaykh Yasir Fahmy calls us to surrender to Allah’s decree, find serenity in the shifts of the dunya, and commit to daily inner change through Islam, Iman, and Ihsan.

"I raised you like I raised an army of men." The words of Dr. Zainab's late father who raised her and her sister. How can we raise the next generation to be an example for humanity?

Allah defines us as a community, not as a community of sinners, but as a community of repenters. Ustadha Muslema Purmul gives a beautiful insight into how we can always work through our mistakes and find our way back.

When toxic speech can now spread worldwide by simply pressing a button, understanding the lasting impact of our words has never been more important. While different forms of communication and interaction continue to evolve, guarding the tongue remains an essential characteristic of a healthy spiritual life.

What made a man like Steven Hawking, epitomize disbelief? Was he not endued with understanding? Could he not be contemplative? Can scientific knowledge be the final arbiter of truth?

We all go through tough times in life, some more than others. How we deal with those challenges will shape our lives forever.