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Becoming a Al-Muttaqun (the believers with Taqwa (piety))), or a person who fears and obeys Allah, is the goal of every Muslim.   What is the concept of “Fear” when it comes to Allah(swt)?  Is it the same “fear” when we consider things like “fear of heights” or “fear of spiders” or even “fear of punishment”?   Join the Youth speaker as he provides the correct understanding of fear of Allah(swt).

The legacy of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was to carry the message of Islam to all of humanity.  No one can deny that Rasool Allah (saw) completed this task in the absolute best manner. This precocious responsibility falls upon Muslims in the West.  How are we to achieve success among challenges? What criteria should we use? How should we prepare ourselves to convey in the best manner? Answers are cle...

New Year- Same Racism The largest poll of its kind conducted to date,  “Discrimination in America” focuses on personal experiences with discrimination across more than a dozen areas of daily life. Key Findings: Nearly half (45%) of African Americans experienced racial discrimination when trying to rent an apartment or buy a home. 18% of Asian Americans say they have experienced discrimination when...

  End of Semester… No more tests, homework, class! Freedom to do what you want when you want!  Join us as the sheik explains the importance of being time conscious as students take a break during t heir holidays.

In the Muslim World where the thought of unity is met with “Unity of the Muslims is not possible”, it was refreshing to see Muslims around the world be proud of the Moroccan football team running to their mothers to celebrate wins, making sajda (prostrating) to Allah (swt), reciting Sura Fatiha before that penalty shootout against Spain and chanting for Palestine. At the core of these celebrations...

Often times Muslims are asked by Christians our Deen (Creed - Way of Life) - Islam. Join the Sheik as he describes how we Muslims today can accurately convey Islam as did Ja’far ibn Abi Talib, the leader and spokesman of the Muslims who migrated to Abyssinia (Christian Land).

There is a rotten fruit in the Muslim Ummah that prioritizes Muslims towards attaining the worldly pleasure. This idea has been penetrating into the minds of this ummah as a slow poison and it’s time to discard it and replace it with the glory of Islam. Join our Khateeb as we discover the Rotten Fruit, what it does, and most importantly how to effectively discard it.

The problems stemming from the division of our global Ummah are too many to count.  Why are we divided? What causes us to divide? What can bring us together as one Ummah? Join the sheik as he clearly explains from the Seerah, the cause, and solution for this great problem in our Ummah.

All eyes and immense media pressure on Muslim Basketball Player Kyrie Irving this week for an apology. Let’s go beyond the media pressure for condemnation and get to the root of the real problem.   For Context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aakf4_gEHU

There are many great characters in history, but none of their legacies impacted the world nor shaped the politics and lives of nations to the extent that the life and legacy of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.  Indeed he ﷺ was the most influential man in history! Join the sheik as he inspires us all as inheritors of this great legacy in transforming this world according to the model our beloved Prophet Muhamma...

The word Hikmah is generally translated as into English as “Wisdom”. However, many times concepts like Hikmah cannot be expressed correctly in English with just one word.   It’s vital we as Muslims understand what is meant by the word Hikmah and where does the Hikmah come from.  Join the sheik as he dissects in detail the concept of Hikmah and where we can attain the Hikmah.  

The most important goal a Muslim aims to achieve in his or her life is the pleasure of Allah. Whatever comes on our path in life, achieving this goal is what is on our mind when dealing with trials and tribulations of today.   Join the speaker as he explains from Surah Al-Buruj what the fate will be of the Believers and what the fate will be of the tyrants & disbelievers.

Surah At-Tin – More than just Meaningful Oaths from Allah(swt) At first glance, the Mecca Surah at-Tin (The Fig) provides some powerful Oaths from Allah(swt) and gives some insights on the creation of Man.  However, let’s join the Sheik and look deeply into what the true emphasis and lesson we can take from this short but powerful Surah.

Life is based on gains and losses. Have we determined the correct mindset to evaluate what we have sought and what we have achieved?" Join the speaker as we understand our mindset and the set of criteria to evaluate our gains and losses.

People around the globe react to the death of Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman who died in custody for not complying with Iran’s hijab rules. Let’s join the sheik and fulfill our responsibility as Muslims to understand all the news surrounding the incident and the reaction around the world.

Bilal Abdul-Kareem from On the Ground News interviews Dr. Nazreen Nawaz, Director of the Women’s Section in the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir, regarding how Muslims should respond to protests against the Hijab in Iran.   Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mbvx02G0FFw

In the name of the Land - Nationalism On September 23, Saudi Arabia celebrated its National Day, marking the unification of the kingdom by King Abdulaziz al-Saud in 1932. Be it in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, or any other place where Muslims celebrate, where does the concept of Nationalism fit into Islam?   Join the sheik as he explains Nationalism and the Muslim response.

Violence has been escalating for months against Muslims in many parts of the UK. Join Br. Mazhar Khan as he explains what is going on and the what the response of the Muslims must be.   Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3242030959371180&id=714726773&sfnsn=wiwspwa&extid=a

The Ummah today more than ever before needs to understand Islam, judge events correctly, and implement the pure Islamic method for solutions.  Today, turning to Scholars seems to be the most widely used method to help guide our actions.    Let's reflect on the role of the scholars as well as ourselves on as an Ummah, we answer the events and challenges that we face.

Queen Elizabeth II, England's(UK) longest-serving monarch, has died at age 96, after reigning for 70 years. Join the sheik as he discusses death of any soul and the Muslim response specifically to the death of this historical figure.

Pakistan is grappling with its worst flooding in living memory. A staggering one-third of the country was underwater as of this week, with more than 30 million people affected over the last few weeks—killing at least 1,100 civilians and pushing almost half a million people into relief camps. U.N. Politicians have described it as a “monsoon on steroids” that “requires urgent, collective action.” Li...

As Muslims we are aware since the creation of the world, the struggle against Truth and Falsehood, between Light and Darkness, between Guidance and Misguidance continues will continue until the end of life for all. The question then becomes what are the means through which Muslims receive and implement guidance. Join the sheik as he expertly conveys through the examples in Surah An-Najm (1-23) of...

The horrific event at Karbala is one of the saddest moments in the history of Islam and it has always brought tears to the eyes of the Muslims.  On the one hand, this episode shook the Muslim World at that time, while on the other hand, it offers a very important lesson for the Ummah today. Let's arrive at the correct viewpoint and understand the lessons offered by the sheik on this historic event...

Bilal Abdul Kareem interviews Taji Mustafa on the subject of Nation States and their value.   Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqQwzj0mnVc 

Muharram is a blessed month, of which the 10th is a unique and important date. Muslims are recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th or the 10th and 11th. There are many events in Islamic history have taken place on the 10th of Muharram, but in our time, a very important lesson continues to be overlooked each year. Join the speaker enlighten us on some vital lesson from Ashura that is most important...