Rituals in Islam

Rituals in Islam

You can listen to Imam Adam’s Khutbah above, watch it below (starts at 04:36), or read the summary below. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. إِنّ‌َ ‌الإِ‌ن‍‍س‍‍َانَ خُ‍‍لِ‍‍قَ هَلُوعاً Inna...
Which Is Older: Arabic Or Hebrew?

Which Is Older: Arabic Or Hebrew?

Two of the most widely spoken Semitic languages are Arabic and Hebrew, with around 300 million and 5 million speakers, respectively. The popular phrase ‘Semitic language’ comes from the Hebrew book of Genesis, referring to one of Noah’s three sons, Shem. Arabic is the...
Surah Maryam verses 1-5: Silent Call

Surah Maryam verses 1-5: Silent Call

  Audio Reflection from Imam Adam Jamal / Transcription below   بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ I just wanted to share a reflection today on Surah Maryam [19:1]. Allah says: ‘كهيعص’  (Kaaf, Ha, Ya, ‘Ayn, Sad). That’s the...
Are Deeds true?

Are Deeds true?

“And when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House with Ishmael, he said: ‘Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing.'” [2:127] Abraham and Ishmael completed a great task: building the great House of Allah, the...
Third Paired Set In The Quran

Third Paired Set In The Quran

Previously, we discussed two pairs that always come together in the Quran. The first pair was prayer and charity.   The second pair was reward and punishment.   The third pair is: belief and good deeds   Belief and good deeds...