Intellect In Islam Blog
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The Straight Path and How to Follow It
What does it mean to follow God’s way? How are Islamic values and teachings implemented in everyday life? How does Islam protect the weak? How does it face injustice and prejudice?
Mosques in Islam: Purpose and Role
Why are mosques established in Islam? What roles do they play? Beside prayer, what other roles do the mosque play? What needs do mosques fulfill for the Muslim?
Why Do Muslim Women Cover Their Heads?
Islam’s code of modesty extends to all aspects of one’s life, including attire. b, the head-covering worn by Muslim women, is an outer manifestation of an inner commitment to worship God. But why actually do Muslim women cover their heads?
This brochure explores the different dimensions hijab brings to the lives of women and the responsibility men and women share in upholding modesty in society. Along the way, it debunks common stereotypes and celebrates the voices of women who practice hijab with pride!
One of the questions often asked by people is, “Why do Muslim women cover their heads?” The answer lies in understanding the essence of one’s existence as explained in Islam.
Asha and the Washerwoman’s Baby: A Short Story
See the Story Index for Wael Abdelgawad’s other stories. Author’s Note: I’m unable to add images to the post due to a technical problem. I decided to publish it without images for now (old school style! – just like a book) and I’ll add...
Want to Study the Gracious Quran? Watch this!
If you want to study the Gracious Quran, do not miss this chance to watch this beneficial lecture about studying Surat Qaf.
Intergenerational Islamophobia And Shame – An Unpacking
The Seeds There are seldom few childhood favorites that I obsessively consumed in my formative years –be they books, films, TV shows- that haven’t molded my ideas and my general understanding of the world around me in a fundamental way. I have the irrepressible, and...
A Tide Is Turning: The Capitol Consensus On Israel Is Crumbling
Over the past few weeks, violence has ravaged Palestinians in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. The violence began with Israeli settlers, protected by the Israeli military, attempting to forcibly remove Palestinians in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah...
Marriage in Islam
Is marriage an easy process in Islam? Why are parents making difficult conditions for marriage? What are the actual conditions of marriage in Islam?
Watch Baba Ali answering these questions and much more.
Palestine And The Millennial Muslim Consciousness
{Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al- Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.} (Qur’an 17:1) It has been difficult for me to articulate my feelings about...
The Definition of Sunnah
Linguistically, Sunnah means a way or method that can have two states, either good or bad. It is derived from the word “Sanan”, which is Arabic for: a road or a path. Sunnah in this sense is mentioned in the hadith of the Messenger of Allah in which he said…
14 Short Life Lessons From Studying Aqidah
Challenges of Identity & Conviction: The Need to Construct an Islamic Worldview
Concept of Friendship in Islam
The Faith of a Muslim: Attaching the Heart to Allah
The Straight Path and How to Follow It
Mosques in Islam: Purpose and Role
Why Do Muslim Women Cover Their Heads?
Asha and the Washerwoman’s Baby: A Short Story
Want to Study the Gracious Quran? Watch this!