The Unseen Realm of Angels

The Unseen Realm of Angels

By Samuel Gonzalez Made from light and older than human beings, angels are said to continue to fulfill their assigned tasks from Allah, from the miniscule to the cosmic. They appear under many names and are given many titles. But who are the angels? Who are these...
Leadership in Islam

Leadership in Islam

You can listen to Imam Adam’s Khutbah above, watch it below, or read the summary below. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. قَالَ إِنِّي جَاعِلُكَ لِلنَّاسِ إِمَامًا Qala innee jaAAiluka lilnnasi imaman...
A Theology of Marriage Based on Hadith

A Theology of Marriage Based on Hadith

By Samuel Gonzalez Introduction   The Islamic tradition has spilled much ink over the issue of marriage – from sufis who have detailed the more mystical aspects of this sacred union to the jurists and lawyers who have extrapolated permissible acts and...
The Meaning of Yaqeen

The Meaning of Yaqeen

You can listen to Imam Adam’s Khutbah above (starts at 10:00), watch it below, or read the summary below. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. الم ‎ Alif-laam-meem Alif, Lam, Meem. ذَٰلِكَ...
5 Verses About Divorce in the Quran

5 Verses About Divorce in the Quran

By Sancheet Hoque One of the most beautiful things in this world given to mankind by Allah is marriage. Having someone to confide in, grow with, learn from, cry to, and so much more is an experience that can help one get closer to Allah. That being said, not all...