Recently, there has been a strong wave of critisim against celebrating the Mawlid of the Prophet (saw). Some have said that is is a bid’a (innovation) and goes against Islam….
VIDEO: Women & Leadership in Islam by Zara Faris
Disclaimer: the views presented in this video are of the speaker herself and do not necessarily reflect the views of Kalima Institute. We are sharing it here as we believe…
Muharram: 10 Days of Inspiration
In the spirit of Muharram, we have prepared a series called #10_Days_Of_Inspiration. The events of Karbala should not be remembered merely as a story in history. It is an example…
Ramadan Reminders: Closeness with Allah (swt)
Seeking closeness with Allah (swt) is honourable and holy. The Quran is holy because it is the book of Allah (swt). The month of Ramadan is holy as it is…
Islam: The Birth of Morals
The 27th of Rajab marks Eid Al-Mab’ath. The importance of this day lies not only in the immensely substantial birth of Islam, but also in the way it signifies why…
The Death Penalty – Right or Wrong? An Islamic Perspective
God did not create His religious commands for the heavens; rather they were for this earth and man: ‘O you who believe! Answer (the call of) God and His Messenger when…
A Different Perspective on Polygamy from the Qur’an
Disclaimer: This article is directly based on the Arabic lecture series: The Jurisprudence of Women by Sayyed Kamal Al-Haydari, episodes 40-45. What is written here is only part of the argument on this…
To Every Woman…
To every woman… For every blessing God gives a person, there is a zakat, a sublime purification, that is required upon it. Imam Alsadiq (a.s) is narrated to have said:…
How Flowers Give Us Dawah
The central image is of a beautiful Islamic mosaic. Anyone can admire the precision, the geometric perfection, the superior craftsmanship, the harmony of colours and the beauty of the design….
Hajj – A Poem
We circle the Kaba ‘til we reach seven, at the end of the journey, We hope we’ll reach heaven. We pray to our lord, We admit our sins and repent…