Clothing Humiliation in the Garb of Wisdom
A reflection on the suffering of Palestinians and the danger of limiting solidarity to words.
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Reflections on knowledge, reading and education to deepen understanding and guide good practice.
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Ashura: Islamic Rulings and Shi‘i Misconceptions
An overview of the hadiths on fasting on Ashura and a discussion of practices later associated with the day.
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The Relationship between Calamities and Sins
An explanation of the varied circumstances and effects of trials, with a warning against passing a single judgement on everyone who suffers.
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Those Who Obstruct Sincere Advice
How is sincere advice obstructed by distorted accounts of its purpose, and what helps an adviser remain steadfast and wise?
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Abu Bakr al-Siddiq’s Fear of Going Astray if He Abandoned the Sunnah
The Sunnah’s place as a source of evidence and guidance, as reflected in the Companions’ care for it.
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Those Who Have Not Suffered Cannot Grasp Its Meaning
A warning against judging the suffering of others without understanding their realities and circumstances.
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The Transformative Power of the Qur’an
A reflection on the Qur’an’s effect on hearts and the need to receive its recitation with contemplation and awareness of our need for Allah.
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The Meeting of Two Great Prophets
An exhortation to remember Allah raises questions about our priorities and what makes life truly great.
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