Arafah: What you need to know
By Abdullahi Yusuf Also known as Jabal ar-Rahman, Mount Arafah is located in the southeast of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. On the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, Muslim pilgrims leave Mina for … Read More
Category: Islamic Discourse
Sacrifice In Leadership: Lessons from Eid Al-Adha
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be … Read More
What to Know About Udhiyah
By Abdullahi Yusuf Muslims around the world prepare their hearts and homes for the commemoration of Eid al-Adha, a celebration deeply rooted in faith, obedience, and selflessness. At the heart … Read More
A Cry for Gaza: Defying Abomination with Words of Faith
By Dr. Huseyn Zakaria Mohammed In the quiet hours before dawn in Nigeria, as I rise for Tahajjud (the voluntary midnight prayer), my heart burns and tears flow endlessly—for Gaza. … Read More
How Islam Is Different From Other Religions
By Shadi Hamid Research professor of Islamic studies We want to believe we’re all basically the same and want the same things, but what if we’re not? Islam, in both … Read More
Islam And Peaceful Coexistence With Non-Muslims
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. To Allah belong the endowments, befitting perfection, and … Read More
Islam’s View on Fanaticism
By Mohammad Yaqub Nayel Fanaticism is a sign of ignorance: Anyone who has even a bit of fanaticism or prejudice is in ignorance to that extent. This is stated in … Read More
Can She Travel Alone? Scholars Weigh in on the Mahram Question
There are different opinions from the scholars on travelling without a mahram. It is up to the individual to choose which opinion he or she is comfortable with. By Abdullahi … Read More
Prophet Yunus’s (A.S.) Prayer – English Text
We can learn about patience and sincerity through calamities and hardships. Although we may feel distressed and lost, we should never underestimate Allah s.w.t’s power to put us in a … Read More
Who is Sheikh Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory?
By Femi Abbas Preamble In 1999, at the twilight of the 20th century, the management of The News Magazine, led by Mr. Bayo Onanuga (now the Director-General of the News … Read More