Ramadan: The Noble Guest
In a moving tribute to the blessed month of Ramadan, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali the Founding Director of the Lamppost Education Initiative offers some poetic insights that enables us to honor and reflect upon the beauty of Ramadan. Click here
Bilal & Other Racial Minorities In Early Islam Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali
For many Muslims, Bilal b. Rabah, is the typical starting point of conversations about blackness and social marginalization. In the present, however, he is rarely the starting point of discussions about faith, fidelity, and sincerity to the prophetic mission. Perhaps, the
REMEMBER THE DAYS OF THE ICONOCLASTS
An Iconoclast is someone who smashes idols. And, the days of Hajj remind us of three of the most important of them: Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ishaq (Allah’s blessing and peace upon them all). The earth’s revolutions and rotations bring us
How Islamic Is Critical Race Theory?
Critiquing ideologies is often mired by oversimplification. And, such critiques, likewise, result in the terms under scrutiny being stigmatized along with their advocates. This applies to ideological targets like Marxism, socialism, feminism, and critical race theory. Whenever one wants to
Ghazali’s Creed (Qawa’id Al-‘Aqa’id)-Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali
With the Name of Allah, All-Compassionate, All-Merciful All praise is due to Allah, The Initiator, The Repeater, The Doer of whatever He wants, The Possessor of the Glorious Throne and the Powerful Grasp, The One who Guides the best of all
The Absolute Truth About Sunnah and Bid`a
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah. We seek His aid, His guidance, and His forgiveness. And we turn to Him in repentance. Whoever Allah (Glorious and Exalted is He) guides, none can
We Are All Responsible: Charlie Hebdo And The Defamation Of Islam
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A (Brief) History Of Muslims In America: From Separatism To Integration
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“TEARS OF THE YEARNERS”: A Translation By Shaykh Abdullah Ali
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