By Imam Numaan Cheema, Zubaida Foundation, Yardley, PA Author’s Note: This reflection was inspired by a recent speech from one of our elders, who reminded us of the peril in seeking comfort while serving the dīn. Some roses bloom through concrete. They split the cracks with quiet defiance, inching upward toward light that others long… Read More Roses That Grow from Concrete
By Imam Numaan Cheema, Zubaida Foundation, Yardley, PA In the high, wind-scoured ranges of Nevada and Utah stand the Bristlecone Pines, trees older than the pyramids, Stonehenge, and every empire that once thought itself eternal. They grow where almost nothing else survives, in thin air and rocky soil beneath an unrelenting sun. Their growth is… Read More Strip-Bark Growth: A Sermon in Wood and Wind
By Imam Numaan Cheema, Zubaida Foundation, Pa It’s a strange sight: Muslim businesses built on halal food and wholesome spaces now marketing themselves with soundtracks that contain impermissible elements. Scroll through social media, and the contradiction is everywhere. This has been on my mind for some time now, and instead of fading, the trend only… Read More Price of a Reel
by Mateen KhanDelivered November 4, 2023, at AMMSA National Conference 2023, World Astoria Manor, New York City. Summary: This paper, adapted from a keynote address delivered at the AMMSA National Conference 2023, argues for the reintegration of Islamic epistemology and metaphysics into the practice of contemporary medicine. Drawing from classical Islamic ontology, the lecture critiques… Read More Making Medicine Better
Chapter Six Baraka’s eyes smiled as if to exclaim, “I knew it!” Her foster son, whom she so adored, now a man of forty years, informed her that he was a Prophet of Allah. Of course, she accepted it immediately and wholeheartedly, for she had witnessed his perfect character and extraordinary events for years. She… Read More Sīrat al-Ḥabīb ﷺ: Darkness & Light
by Mawlana Numaan Cheema, Yardley, PA The sacred precinct of Madinah, much like its more rewarding counterpart in Makkah, serves as a refuge from the relentless worries of the world. Its pristine pillars, intricately crafted lamps, and centuries-old artwork, all woven together in a tapestry of elegance, offer a sanctuary for the weary soul. Despite… Read More Echoes of Taiba – The Unknown Worker
By Mawlana Numaan Cheema As you walk into his unassuming tailor shop, you’re enveloped by the serenity that pervades the city of Madinah. The air here is different, carrying with it the echoes of prayers whispered through centuries. The city, bathed in a soft, golden light, seems to breathe in unison with the faithful who… Read More Echoes of Taiba – Khalid
دفع الشبهات عن أهل الفن لأهل حسن الظن Allegation: Shaykh Muḥammad Ashraf ‘Alī Thānwī, a renowned Islamic scholar, is respected for his piety and dedication. He authored over 1,300 works across various fields of Islamic knowledge. In these tens of thousands of pages, his detractors found one Urdu paragraph by which to make an allegation.… Read More Dispelling Doubts about the Expert for Those of Good Faith
Written by Mateen A. Khan, New Jersey Updated June 2, 2023 Abstract: This article delves into the consistent policy of Islam regarding gender interaction, emphasizing the importance of gender separation to protect the heart and prevent illicit behavior. Drawing from the Quranic verses and Prophetic teachings, the article traces the historical precedents of gender separation… Read More Respecting Boundaries: Gender Separation in the Islamic Paradigm
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
Enter the Sunnah 