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To Palestine,

My beloved Palestine,
Assalamualaikum, how are you? Even though I already know the answer to that question. This letter is long overdue, but I thought—better late than never.
You know, I have always wanted to visit you–to pray in the Masjid al-Aqsa, sit in the circles of the Masjid, and sip some coffee at the underground café. It is my … Continue Reading

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Without a Father: Can a Prophet Be Divine?

One of the most remarkable demonstrations of Allah’s ﷻ might is the creation of humankind,
which He divided into four distinct categories. The first human, Adam (alayhi salam), was
formed without parents. Then, Hawwa, Adam’s wife, was created from a male (Adam alayhi
salam) without a mother. Subsequently, Allah ﷻ created the rest of their descendants
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Maryam (alayha salam) – An Inspiration

In my research for this article, I came across some lists of the top inspirational women
of today. Honestly, the top 10 didn’t surprise me. It was none other than the most
followed celebrities who are considered inspiring for their so-called journey and ‘great’
philanthropic works in society. I guess that’s how low the standards of inspiration have
become, where … Continue Reading

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Challenges faced by Prophet Noah(Alayhi Salaam)

Introduction

Allah ﷻ imposes tests and trials on every individual, including prophets, which elevates their status and eradicates their sins. In fact, the prophets (peace be upon them) had the toughest challenges. The severity of trials and tribulations varies based on an individual’s proximity to Allahﷻ. The closer one is to God, the greater the severity of the test or … Continue Reading