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Ramadan at Home: On Intensity and Transformation

I remember reading blog posts written by Tarbiya and Ilm Camp attendees a few years ago; they describe the Camp as hard, intense, uncomfortable, and one of the most powerful experiences of their lives. One particular reflection stood out to me; I encourage you to...

Ramadan at Home: On Reflecting on the Quran

Ramadan is the month of the Quran and every single mentor, teacher, or spiritual worker has encouraged us at some point to spend this month in the company of Allah’s Book. Yet, like many, I have struggled to connect with the Quran at some points in my life, but...

Ramadan Away from Home – First Impressions and Reflections

This is year is the first time I have ever spent my Ramadan away from my family and my home. For the past few weeks, I have been in Morocco studying and I will be here insha’Allah for the remainder of Ramadan and Eid-AlFitr. These are a few early (and slightly random)...

The Believer’s Response to the Pandemic

As Muslims, our response to any crisis is to first remember Allah: مَآ أَصَابَ مِن مُّصِيبَةٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ وَلَا فِيٓ أَنفُسِكُمۡ إِلَّا فِي كِتَٰبٖ مِّن قَبۡلِ أَن نَّبۡرَأَهَآۚ  “No misfortune can happen, either in the earth or in yourselves, that was not set...

How the Quran solved tension among the companions

Sometimes in our writing and translation work, we come across an idea or passage that we can’t wait to share with everyone. Our next translated book, Faith Comes First, by Magdy Al-Hilali, is a treasure trove of ideas and strategies on building up iman....