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Poem: Judge Softly by Mary T. Lathrap (1838-1895)

Background Mary Torrans Lathrap (1838-1895), pen name: Lena; known as "The Daniel Webster of Prohibition", was a 19th-century American author, preacher, suffragist, and temperance reformer (someone who is against the consumption of alcohol). For 20 years, she was identified with the progressive women of Michigan who had temperance, purity, and prohibition as their watchwords, and … Continue reading Poem: Judge Softly by Mary T. Lathrap (1838-1895) →

A Scientific and Rational Refutation of LGBT Arguments

Intro This article is meant to be a resource for those who want to safely learn what LGBT proponents argue and along with refutations of them. The Muslim community has already written coherent theological refutations of LGBT from an Islamic lens. I have also written an article on Addressing LGBT With Islamic Spirituality, which is … Continue reading A Scientific and Rational Refutation of LGBT Arguments →

On Muslims Hitting Their Wives

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Let us be mindful that the best of all creation is the prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He is the best example. Regarding violence in the household and men beating their wives, I want to discourage such things, warn that they can harm your … Continue reading On Muslims Hitting Their Wives →

Goethe’s Poem for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The following poem is by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832), "Mahomets Gesang," written 1772-73. Goethe was also a major figure in the Sturm und Drang movement, which was a reaction against the Enlightenment emphasis on reason and order. The Sturm und Drang movement emphasized emotion, passion, and individualism, and Goethe's work was deeply … Continue reading Goethe’s Poem for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ →

Imam al-Haddad’s Intention for Learning and Teaching

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Imam al-Haddad's Intention for Learning and Teaching نيات التعلم والتعليم للإمام الحداد The following are supplications from sheikh Yahya Rhodus and then the intention for learning and teaching by sheikh Abdullah al-Haddad (Allah have mercy on him): Supplications: In the Name of … Continue reading Imam al-Haddad’s Intention for Learning and Teaching →

Biography of the Poet Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi (died in 420 Hijri / 1029 CE) was named Abu al-hasan Ali Abu Abdullah bin Zurayq al-Katib al-Baghdadi. He was an Iraqi Abbasid poet born in the al-Karkh (الخرخ) region, west of Baghdad. He was a writer in the … Continue reading Biography of the Poet Ibn Zurayq al-Baghdadi →

Desiderata

"Desiderata" (Latin: "things desired") is an early 1920s prose poem by the American writer Max Ehrmann. The text was widely distributed in poster form in the 1960s and 1970s. Desiderata Go placidly1 amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on … Continue reading Desiderata →

The Importance of Female Organization in Muslim Communities

﷽ I recommend that every masjid appoint a female leader and POC for any visiting and convert women to attend to. Her contact information should be publicly available. One option many male imams use is to get a Google voice number and then publicly share that as a starting point for safety. After more introductions, … Continue reading The Importance of Female Organization in Muslim Communities →

Biography and Sayings of Dhun Nun al-Misri

﷽الحَمْدُ لِلهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَمَنْ وَالَاهُ وَبَعْدُ Source: Risala Qushayriyyah Among them are Abu al-Fayd Dhu al-Nun al-Misri and his name was Thawban ibn Ibrahim. It was said: al-Fudayl ibn Ibrahim and his father were Nubianis (from Nubia in Upper Egypt). He died in the year 245 AH. He … Continue reading Biography and Sayings of Dhun Nun al-Misri →