Like any abusive situation, leaving an abusive shaykh is very difficult and can result in a backlash that negatively impacts a person’s personal, social, and financial life. Not only does one have to deal with the fallout of the abusive shaykh, but also that of the other figures in the group, such as the shaykhas …
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم By Ustadh Muhammad Ahmed To the dark-skinned student of knowledge, I say to you: “Don’t be disheartened by the racism you may find, even if it is within the circles of knowledge.” I begin this post with a reminder for the young black or dark-skinned Muslims who have undertaken the study …
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah – indeed, it is from the piety of hearts. Quran 22:32 Writer and consultant Edward Bernays revolutionized advertising with his deep understanding of human desires. He is called the father of public relations and one of his strategies of selling was …
By Ustadha Ammarah Bholat بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Ramadan is a time to spiritually cleanse ourselves, to build our taqwa, get rewards and blessings, and build a stronger connection with Allah. Of the days and nights of Ramadan, the most valuable are the last ten, with the greatest night of all being Laylatul Qadr. Worship …
By Ustadha Ammarah Bholat بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The sage Ibn `Ata’illah al- Iskandari mentions in his Hikam, “When The Real (Allah) knew of your boredom, he diversified for you acts of obedience.” لما علم الحق منك وجود الملل لون لك الطاعات Allah created different ways of worshipping Him so we may spend all our …
Shaykh Abdul Aziz Suraqah is a renowned translator. Recently, Shaykh Abdul Aziz Suraqah completed a commentary and translation of Imam Abu ‘Isa al-Tirmidhi’s al-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya. This book of Shamail describes the Prophet Muhammad’s ( (Allah bless him and give him peace) character and physical description. We are fortunate to share this interview with Shaykh Abdul …
Ramadan is here again and worship and the reward for charitable acts are multiplied. Understandably, we take advantage of this opportunity to do additional good deeds and worship. It’s also when Muslim organizations ramp up their charity campaigns. While many causes are noble and good and there are many excellent and trustworthy organizations to give …
The term “non-profit” is misleading because it implies that these organizations do not have “extra” money. Those not familiar with non-profit or business nomenclature tend to think that non-profits do not make a lot of money or do not have excess revenue. This article will break down what a non-profit actually is and why it …
Listen to Danish’s talk from MSA West on January 11, 2020 Below is a guide from the workshop I gave at MSA West on January 11, 2020 at U.C. Davis. The title of the conference was Meeting of the Two Seas: Illumination Through Service. My topic was on spiritual abuse with a focus on …
https://www.makingsenseofislam.com/ep77/ In this podcast, Danya and Danish focus on spiritual abuse in Sufi Tariqas and discuss different tactics of manipulation and abuse, the struggles people go through in spiritual groups, and what it means to trust religious institutions. Also mentioned are some ways In Shaykh’s Clothing has helped victims of spiritual abuse, and how …