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Therapy of Emotions: How the Qur’an Provides Guidance on Controlling Our Emotions

Emotions cannot be suppressed, but they can be controlled. The Qur’an provides us with the guidelines of how to moderate our emotions, especially negative emotions. Dr. Yasien Mohamed discusses his most recent...

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To what extent can Islamic law change?

Amir Aboguddah describes his recent paper on the relevance of Islamic law in the modern age and with changing circumstances, and the extent that is allowed for changes to occur. Read and download the full publication...

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Dr. Naved Bakali on the Systematic Rohingya Genocide

Dr. Naved Bakali discusses his recent co-authored publication on the Rohingya genocide. Read the full publication here: Click SUBSCRIBE for more great content! Visit for full access to all research publications...

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Dealing with Misinformation in the Age of Fake News

In the age of fake news, how can we deal with misinformation and learn to be ethically responsible for the knowledge we spread? Guest Contributor Jeroen Vlug invites us to reflect on our relationship to information in...

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Is COVID-19 a Punishment from God?

Is Allah angry at us? Can this circumstance in any way be a mercy? Dr. Osman Umarji discusses his latest research analysis and answers these questions with evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah. Read the full...

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How to Feel Emotionally Stable During Times of Uncertainty – Dr. Osman Umarji | Behind the Scenes

Dr. Osman Umarji describes the survey conducted to evaluate Muslim American’s reaction to the pandemic and offers ways to deal with this uncertainty.

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How to Embrace Uncertainty – Dr. Hassan Elwan | Behind the Scenes

Dr. Hassan Elwan discusses his newly released paper on the Muslim community’s emotional response to Coronavirus and presents ways to embrace uncertainty with positivity.

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Finding Strength in ‘Beautiful Patience’ by Justin Parrott | Behind the Scenes

“To try something by fire is to bring out the best in it.” Allah sends us tests to bring out the best in us. How do we find wisdom in trials and maintain the ‘beautiful patience’ of Prophet...

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Dr. Osman Umarji on Religious Identity Development | Behind the Scenes

How does a parent know whether their child will grow up religious or even identify as a Muslim as an adult? Dr. Osman Umarji discusses his article on religious identity development. Read the full publication here: Click...

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