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
Written by Mateen A. Khan, Piscataway NJ Introduction The logical problem of evil has been a longstanding issue in non-Muslim societies. Theist thinkers have addressed this issue in a field known as theodicy. However, in Islam, this field has received less attention. The experiences of the first generation of Muslims, along with the Qur’an and… Read More The Problem of Evil
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 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
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
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
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
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
Enter the Sunnah 