Intellect In Islam Blog

Violating borders, scaling every wall and traveling faster than a rumor, COVID19 is now around nearly everywhere. It has reduced nations and societies, low and mighty, to their knees, demoted all preoccupations to insignificance and is threatening to torch everyone in...

Even though it was over 10 years ago, the memory of that Ramadan is seared into my mind. I’d just taken my first consulting job – the kind in the movies. Hop on a plane every Monday morning and come home late every Thursday night. Except, unlike in the movies, I...

As each and every one of us grapple with the various changes that have been imposed by the global Coronavirus pandemic, families with school-aged children have their own set of new challenges. A top priority after working hard to keep everyone safe is to keep up with...

15 mins read Introduction In a new report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian describes the operating manuals for China’s mass internments and arrests of Uighur Muslims in the occupied territory called Xinjiang (East...

In the Name of God most Merciful Most Compassionate Peace Be Upon Prophet Mohammad, His Family, Companions and Brothers. Ameen “God will never punish them while they are seeking forgiveness” (al-Anfāl, 8:33) As we observe imposed isolation or social distancing to...

Let’s write a book together.” That is how it all started in the summer of 2016. As two young writers, passionate about our craft, we ventured together to fulfill our shared dream: to write a relatable novel about Muslim youth.  Nura Fahzy and I had already developed a...

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful The ethics of reciprocity, known as the “golden rule,” is any moral dictum that encourages people to treat others the way they would like to be treated. Although the term was originally coined by Anglican ministers such...

The patient couldn’t speak now, but she motioned to my pen. I handed it to her with her. She scribbled words that broke my heart. “Doctor, I’m dying aren’t I?” I whispered back “Yes.” She nodded; a large tear fell down the side of her face. I tried hard to stop my own...

All praise is due to Allah, and we send salah and salam upon Allah’s Messenger, his household and companions. Numerous fatwas – several attributed to some prominent scholars and muftis – encouraging Muslims to establish Friday Prayers at home with...