(Content based on the lecture of Maulana Raza Abidi: https://www.youtube.com/live/-rZCMDvWIew?si=Dbtn-eBhL122Grvv) A balanced Islamic community is not formed by accident. It is built through faith, discipline, concern for others, and a shared commitment to truth. It...
In the name of Allah (swt), the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate (Wait! Have you read Part 1 of Bāyad Barkhāst? Read it here) The family is Islam’s first classroom; it is where tawḥīd moves from doctrine into habit and where grief either becomes paralysis or...
In the name of Allah (swt), the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate The funeral of the Grand Āyatullah who was recently killed is being presented not only as a moment of mourning, but as a moment of moral awakening. The slogan “Bāyad Barkhāst — We Must Rise” captures...
Tender Hearts, Powerful Faith: The Role of Youth in Islam (Content based on the lecture of Maulana Raza Abidi: https://www.youtube.com/live/-rZCMDvWIew?si=Dbtn-eBhL122Grvv) “I advise you to do good to young people as they have a tender heart that is keen to learn. God...
The family is one of the most important places where self-refinement becomes real. In the home, a person cannot hide his temper, pride, impatience, or negligence for long; these traits emerge in daily interaction, making the family a living arena for moral and...
In an age where convenience often outweighs consciousness, returning to the Earth through gardening offers not only physical nourishment but spiritual grounding. For Muslims, gardening is more than just a hobby—it is an act of worship, stewardship, and a manifestation...
Gardening is more than just a rich hobby or a luxury; in fact, especially in our Western society, it is a form of spiritual reflection, community building, and environmental stewardship. In Islamic tradition, gardens hold profound symbolic and practical importance....
بِسْمِ للَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ Food is not merely sustenance - it is a Divine trust, a blessing, and a moral responsibility. As Muslims, we are taught to be deeply conscious of the sources of our provisions and the systems that bring food to our plates. In...
We are surrounded by a society that ensures we focus on ourselves, from making reels of our financial and material wealth, stories of travel getaways, and a constant focus on our physical bodies and what they can physically and materially attain. When the idea of...
Are your grandparents or the elders in your life and community constantly being left out? Do they feel isolated by the community around them and maybe even by their family members? Imām Jaʿfar aṣ-Ṣādiq (ʿa) has said: “Whoever does not consider our elders as dignified...