بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Allah SWT has sent us more than 6000 verses of Divine Wisdom, Reasoning and Guidance through our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in a compilation known as the Qur’an. Out of these verses rest a selective 30 verses collectively known as Surah al Mulk, or the Chapter of Sovereignty. This Makkan surah is […] The post The Verses Of Intercession: The Great Virtues Of SURAH AL-MULK appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

Today’s worst Islamophobes are not hailing from the ranks of the far-right movement, instead they claim to be liberals. THE DISEASE OF Islamophobia, the irrational and categorical hatred of Muslims and their religion – just as its corresponding malaise of anti-Semitism against Jews, racism against African-Americans, misogyny against women, or homophobia against the LGBQT – […] The post The Liberal Roots of Islamophobia appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

MANY OF US struggle with familial relationships. Sometimes, it can be overwhelmingly lonely. But even in the most difficult of family times, remember: even the Prophets had family issues. And despite their struggles, they continued in the path of God, knowing He was with them and that they were not alone—just as we must know […] The post Even the Prophets Had Family Problems appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

I DO NOT have to imagine that I’m doing a life sentence in prison. Unfortunately, though, that is my reality for the moment. All praise is due to Allah, and I still feel I have been blessed even in my misfortunes. Allah has guided me and safeguarded me through Islam to a way that is […] The post Spiritual Awakening in Prison appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

SOMETIMES MANY PARENTS express their mixed feelings about discipline by telling their child: “This is for your own good.” And if they resort to spanking a child, they sometimes say: “This hurts me a lot more than it does you.” Allah’s discipline, like that of our parents, is for our own good. Our disobedience hurts only […] The post The Discipline of Allah appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

(It wouldn’t have been possible for Iblis to deceive Adam and his progeny by force, but he used and continues to use deceptive methods to achieve his goals. These methods are plenty, and each of them comes to people decorated with false promises, tempting desires, and false hopes, along with threats as and when required. […] The post Zukhraful Qawlal Ghuroor – When Sins Are Beautifully Presented, Deception is Easy appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

"The bus driver said over the loudspeaker, “Please be quiet, we will listen to Quran now.” I was on my way to go roller-skating with my daughter’s fourth grade class. Hearing the Quran on the way there would certainly be a bonus. My body relaxed and I happily leaned back in my seat, ready to let the heartrending words of my Maker sweep over me. It wasn’t long though, before the children began talking, their voices gradually accumulating. After a while, even the teachers resumed their conversations. As the din swelled, it became increasingly challenging to heed the melodic verses of the Quran ..read more

Dear Bride, Like most brides, the feelings of anxiety and stress creep up so easily when we realize we have only xx number of days left before unfolds the event we’ve been planning for months. In the words of a bride to-be: When I said yes to him, I didn’t imagine the emotional turmoil that […] The post An Open Letter to Nervous Brides appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

TORA, Egypt — I write this from the darkness of solitary confinement in Egypt’s most notorious prison, where I have been held for more than three years. I am forced to write these words because an inquiry is underway in the United States regarding charges that the Muslim Brotherhood, an organization to which I have […] The post  I Am a Member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Not a Terrorist appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more

(Many people blame Allah for their misguidance and accuse that Allah guides only selected people. Some deviated sects among the Muslims also believe this. It is part of Aqeedah that the correct understanding of guidance is instilled in the hearts and minds. The entire concept of Guidance is explained in the Qur’an and it serves […] The post  Whom Does Allah Guide? And Whom Does He Let Go Astray? appeared first on Al Jumuah Magazine ..read more