The Ottoman era is one of the most overlooked periods of Muslim history. Yet in many ways, it was one of the best empires founded on Islamic principles. The Ottoman Empire, at the peak of its power and glory, established a level of freedom and safety for the average person that was unheard of in…
A lot of modern history is falsified by the victors to justify their oppression of others. To justify the invasion and colonialism of the Muslim world, many lies were invented about Islam and Shariah. Sadly, many Muslims today believe these lies as they have not been exposed to alternative historical narratives. One common myth that…
Alḥamdulillah, I am excited to announce that we have completed recording and uploading our new online course: An Introduction to Shariah. All 30 modules + dozens of supplementary materials are now available for streaming. This course was designed to clarify misconceptions about the Shariah raised in modernity, and showcase Shariah as the best system of…
I am often asked why does Islam have some really harsh criminal punishments that are rarely applied. The conditions for applying some of these punishments, like the penalty for adultery, are so strict that it is almost impossible for the punishment to apply in most cases. The question then is what is the point of…
“We test you with evil and with good as trial, and to Us you will be returned.” Surah Al-Anbiya 21:35 Life is a test, and life hard. There is a trend online to trick people into thinking that life can be whatever you want it to be. They claim that you get what you attract…