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…
Surah Al-Māʿūn – Lessons for Life
*Please Note: the following is not an extensive tafsīr/interpretation of Surah Al-Māʿūn; it is a combination of explanations of this beautiful Qur’anic chapter derived from other tafasīr or from personal…
The Dialogue Between Imam Hussain (as) and Jon – Did it Happen?
In the story of the death of Imam Hussain (maqtal), which people read every year on Ashura, is the story of Jon bin Huway, his loyal companion. They narrate that…
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…
Oh Eid, in You Justice takes Pride
The below is a translated poem which was originally in Arabic. Access the original Arabic poem here. Oh Eid, in you justice takes pride Through you the Ummah of…
Quick read: The Battle of Uhud
Read below for a quick factsheet about the Battle of Uhud and the lessons we can learn from it: The Battle of Uhud occurred on the 15th Shawwal in the…
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…