Martyrdom is not a Military Strategy-Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
“Suffering total annihilation at the hands of one’s enemies—or taking one’s own life to achieve victory—is not something to celebrate, especially when the believer’s mandate
“Suffering total annihilation at the hands of one’s enemies—or taking one’s own life to achieve victory—is not something to celebrate, especially when the believer’s mandate
The Prophet (saws) never compromised anything in relation to the revealed law Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali Tweet In this moving and brief discourse, Dr.
Can we seriously consider ‘socialism’ as a framework that is compatible with Islamic principles? In this brief video, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali explains what
The fastest way to get to Allah ta’ala is the recitation of the Qur’an from beginning to end Ustadh Nuh Saunders Tweet With so much
“It’s critical for any community, if it wishes to thrive, to think for itself and on behalf of itself. And one of these areas critical for Muslims to be independent is in the area of race and the various conversations and theories surrounding it” Imam Marc Manley
Marriage is a fundamental expression of our humanity Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans Tweet This exclusive Lamppost Education Initiative video features a thought-provoking and frank panel discussion
“If militarism means killing innocent people for profit, what should a Muslim’s position be?” Imam Zaid Shakir Tweet In this exclusive Lamppost presentation, Imam Zaid
“…unless leaders of national organizations, thinktanks, mosques, schools, and Muslim politicians master our emotions and appetites, we disqualify ourselves from the burdensome role of leadership”
ISLAM AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION To Nadim’Abd al-Ahad “…wa ‘ljitnatu ashaddu mina ‘I-qatl’” S.A. Jackson This essay must begin with a point of clarification that is critical
“Salaam alaykum: I am sorry my interview has generated so much ill-will in our community. My request for those defending me is to recognize the
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