We are living in a dopaminergic society. Addictions to devices, social media, video gaming, films, Netflix, sexual content, and illicit substances have gripped all levels of society. While these problems are recognized and investigated in various academic disciplines such as psychology and neuroscience, the Islamic tradition also has much to offer. What is the Islamic approach to treating addiction? What are some preventative and therapeutic strategies that can be found in Islam? Explore Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program for 50 strategies for treating addiction through faith. Note: The ..read more

Divine providence—the idea that everything has already been decreed by the Creator from eternity—has troubled theologians and philosophers for centuries. How can we reconcile the two apparently contradictory facts that Allah has absolute power and sovereignty over all creation, and that at the same time we are responsible for our actions?  Are we forced to do what we do, or are our choices meaningful? Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain words may not reflect human speech patterns. For the original written researc ..read more

Is Palestine a Muslim issue? What is the Islamic response to the Palestinian question? Put differently, “What would the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ do?” Rarely do we encounter political situations in our lifetime in which the prophetic way is as clear as it is in the case of the Palestinian struggle. Learn more about how the Prophet  ﷺ  approached a political situation similar to the current situation unfolding in Palestine. Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain words may not reflect human speech patterns. For the orig ..read more

This paper introduces the topic of “God image” and attachment. We explain what a God image is and how a healthy or distorted God image develops. We also explain God attachment styles and how our image of God influences how we relate to Him. Finally, we discuss the consequences of a distorted God image on religious and self-concept struggles. We present a theory of God image based on classical Islamic sources and modern psychology, and the results of our scientific study on the topic. Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain ..read more

Within one generation, LGBT ideas and behaviors have gone from being taboo to mainstream. The questions we need to ask are: How did we get here and why should we care? How can we build a conceptual framework on gender, sex, and morality based on Islamic sources? Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain words may not reflect human speech patterns. For the original written research paper check out https://yaqeeninstitute.org ..read more

How can we have more control over our thoughts in this time of information overload and anxiety? Exercising mindfulness, or muraqabah, can help discipline our minds in order to handle the current situation and focus on our connection with Allah. Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain words may not reflect human speech patterns. For the original written research paper check out https://yaqeeninstitute.org ..read more

He has a degree in Political Science, is a part-time chaplain and is the Imam and Program Director of Utica Masjid in New York. Meet Sh. Tom Facchine. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn the unique experiences, challenges, and funny moments our scholars, preachers, and teachers of Islam face in their personal lives and communities!  Join our live talk-show hosted by Sh. Imam Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Abdullah Oduro every Wednesday starting at 7 PM EST.  Share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for our talk-show: https://yqn.io/sincerely ..read more

He was listed as one of the most influential people in Orange County by OC Register and OC Weekly in 2014 and served as a religious teacher and scholar in Southern California before co-founding The Majlis, a community space for religious education, spiritual refinement and service. Meet Sh. Jamaal Diwan. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn the unique experiences, challenges, and funny moments our scholars, preachers, and teachers of Islam face in their personal lives and communities!  Join our live talk-show hosted by Sh. Imam Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Abdullah Oduro every Wednesda ..read more

He has studied various martial arts, is an avid comic books collector, and is the Director of Education and Outreach at the Islamic Institute of Orange County. Meet Sh. Mustafa Umar. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn the unique experiences, challenges, and funny moments our scholars, preachers, and teachers of Islam face in their personal lives and communities!  Join our live talk-show hosted by Sh. Imam Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Abdullah Oduro every Wednesday starting at 7 PM EST.  Share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for our talk-show: https://yqn.io/sincerely ..read more

He is the Associate Director of Systematic Theology and a Research Fellow at Yaqeen, an instructor at Mishkah University and an active bball player. Meet Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn the unique experiences, challenges, and funny moments our scholars, preachers, and teachers of Islam face in their personal lives and communities!  Join our live talk-show hosted by Sh. Imam Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Abdullah Oduro every Wednesday starting at 7 PM EST.  Share your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for our talk-show: https://yqn.io/sincerely ..read more