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“The Art of Extracting Tarbiya Lessons from the Quran” by Dr. Khaled Bahjri
A workshop, held in the MAS Bay Area chapter, diving deep into the methods and techniques of extracting tarbiya lessons from the Quran. Using Surah As-Sajdah as a practical example and focusing on...
Usra-Less
By Maha Ezzeddine from DetroitEstimated Reading Time: 4 Minutes (reposted from February 2017) I’ve attended nine different usras* in four states, trudging through rain, rush hour, and...
A Gift for All Hajj-Goers
A small gift for our friends and loved ones who are embarking on Hajj this year – the Tarbiya Effects of Hajj upon the Soul and Character. May it inspire you and awaken a deeper sincerity...
Fasting and Dua
Part 5 of a series exploring how to prepare for the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah and suggested worship habits we can incorporate in the upcoming days. The 10 Days will begin later this week....
More Remembrance
Part 3 of a series exploring how to prepare for the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah and suggested worship habits we can incorporate in the upcoming...
Breaths of Mercy
The Prophet (saw) said, “Perform good year-round. And seek out the breaths of Allah’s mercy. For Allah has breaths of His mercy—they touch whom He wills of His servants.” Such a breath of mercy...
A Spiritual Reboot in Dhul Hijjah
Ramadan was a fleeting visitor that vanished as suddenly as it appeared, leaving us with sweet memories and mountains of reward. Or perhaps heavy regrets. The month left us heart-broken,...
Sample Letter to Law Enforcement in the Wake of an Islamophobic Attack
Subject: Concerns about Islamophobic Terrorist Attack on Mosques Dear (insert names and titles of Mayor & Police Chief) By now you have no doubt heard of the terrorist attack in New Zealand...
US Council of Muslim Organizations Reiterate Support for Palestinian Freedom, Dismisses Attempts to Undermine Muslim Solidarity
Moving for the Sake of the Quran
With the upcoming MAS-ICNA Convention 2018 theme being “Quran: the Light to the World,” it seems appropriate to discuss how the Quran speaks to our...