We previously discussed how to overcome common fears related to Hijrah. Hijrah is an act of worship, but it is also an act of tawakul. It is a leap of faith in which a person steps into the unknown for the sake of Allah, trusting that whatever is best for them will happen. Taking a…
In January 2026, we will introduce our most ambitious project yet, Tafsir Intensive. Tafsir Intensive is a multiyear structured online tafsir program that will take students on a transformative journey through the Qur’an and its teachings. The course will be available exclusively to paid members of the website (any tier). You can learn more about…
I write this from the island of Lombok. A small simple island, far away from the built up cities I am used to. In the past, I would have been terrified to travel to a location so remote and distant, and different. I would have spent much of the trip in a state of culture…
In part one of this journal, I documented some of the personal reasons why I needed to leave South Africa. I have made it clear that my decision is personal but there is a religious aspect to it. I am seeking a better environment for my family for the sake of Allah. Before diving into…
June 2021 – The month that chaos reigned I stood guard outside my home at night. Helicopters circled above. Every few minutes I could hear gunshots in the distance. We prepared for the worst. In just a few days, Durban, South Africa had turned into a scene from a nightmare. Riots, looting, and gunfights spread…