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Islam’s story of Equality; Sayyid and Non-Sayyid
By Usama Naeem Toor Sufism, or the mystical version of Islam, rose to prominence from the 9th century and became a driving force of conversion since then. Its acceptance was widely appealing to the Non-Arab population, the most famous of which would be the Persians and the Turkic Tribes of central Asia, who would later … Continue reading Islam’s story of Equality; Sayyid and Non-Sayyid
Reflections on the Nisa Helpline Fundraiser – Reconstructing Our Notions of Gendered Issues in a Principled Way
By Hamza Malik Incoming semi-rant. This may or may not be controversial but I’ve been simmering on this issue for some time now. Granted, I’m no stranger to controversy so here goes… — It’s not a habit of mine to broadcast what I do in my personal life or where I happened to go on … Continue reading Reflections on the Nisa Helpline Fundraiser – Reconstructing Our Notions of Gendered Issues in a Principled Way
On Marriage
By Amal Abdullah **Note: This article is both a summary and a reflection on the event Marriage: A Discussion for Parents and Young Adults held on September 22, 2018 at SFU Surrey by Bridging Gaps Foundation in collaboration with SFU MSA. The event was taught jointly by Sh. Moutasem and Sr. Hafsa. Part I: To … Continue reading On Marriage
How to Use Salah to Improve Your Mental Health
By Mishaa Khan Prayer, or salat, the third pillar of Islam, is an obligation prescribed by Allah (SWT) upon every Muslim to seek Allah’s pleasure. However, it may be from among Allah’s blessings and signs that he has put other benefits in prayer besides spiritual salvation. Evidence from numerous studies suggests that prayer has multifaceted … Continue reading How to Use Salah to Improve Your Mental Health