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Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: The Patience of al-Nūr

Chapter 4 Written by Mateen A. Khan, NJ A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. The trek from the cave of Ḥirā’ atop Mount al-Nūr snaked down the mountainside, through the valleys, and into Makkah. Our beloved Muhammad ﷺ began to frequent the cave and stay longer each time. There, he… Read More Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: The Patience of al-Nūr

February 2, 2022March 14, 2022 mateenLeave a comment

Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: In the Shade of the Ka`bah

Chapter 3 Written by Mateen A. Khan, NJ A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. A stoic structure, the Ka`bah has been a silent witness to many important events. For this, it has my envy. It has stood as the base of a pillar that stretches far into the heavens; a… Read More Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: In the Shade of the Ka`bah

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 mateenLeave a comment

Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: The Formative Years

Chapter 2 written by Mateen A. Khan, Piscataway, NJ A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. Barakah found herself dripping tears as she hovered over a hunched and broken child. The sky and the universe above it weighed down upon them, the world constrained and suffocating. The area in which she… Read More Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: The Formative Years

December 28, 2021February 2, 2022 mateenLeave a comment

Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: the Prelude

Chapter 1 written by Mateen A. Khan, Piscataway, NJ A version of this article was first published in Al-Madania Magazine. She sat erect on the floor cognizant of her heart which had already ceased its motion. An elderly Black woman at this point, her tears streamed behind her veil through the crevices of her face.… Read More Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: the Prelude

November 10, 2021February 2, 2022 mateenLeave a comment

On Choosing Taqwa & Love

by Mateen A. Khan, Piscataway, NJ The importance of knowledge to the practice and perfection of Islam is unquestionable. Allah ta`āla says, “Allah exalts in multiple degrees the Believers from among you and those given knowledge” (Mujādalah 11). His Prophet ﷺ made this request of Him, “O Allah, help us learn that which is beneficial… Read More On Choosing Taqwa & Love

October 22, 2021 mateenLeave a comment

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