Pearls of the Quran

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.

Our unchecked egos will surely lead us astray. But how do we overcome the tribulations of the nafs? Shaykh Yasir Fahmy discusses ways that we can overcome our lower selves and methods to prevent our egos from destroying us.

What is our attitude when we face difficulties?

Who do we look to and what do we do?

There will always be challenges in our lives, but hardships are never meant to break us. The Messenger of God ﷺ experienced many challenges in life. How did he handle these difficulties without allowing them to overwhelm him?

Every path has its obstacles, some easy to recognize, others hidden. These are blind spots or distortions that prevent us from seeing the way clearly. Facilitating our path to God involves an active awareness of how we think, process information and engage our intellectual framework with the mores of the day.

Imam Dawud Walid reflects a painful moment in his life, recounting how his grief eventually gave way to anger. With the consultation of his spiritual mentors, he was able to navigate through it. He draws from a profound Hadith on the salawat on the Prophet ﷺ and offers practical advice for all of us who are going through it.