Yaqeen Welcomes New Research Director of Islam and Society Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team, Imam Tom Facchine, who will be joining us as the Research Director...
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Freedom through Surrender: Overcoming the Ego and Finding Peace in Islam | Blog
In traditions of Islamic spiritual cultivation, unlocking the fullness of our human potential requires that we strive to free ourselves from the dictates of the commanding ego-self, the part of our consciousness whose...
Celebrating the Holidays as a Muslim Convert | Blog
The Christmas holidays were the most important time of year for my family (the Browns and the Pattersons). It was the only time of year when we would see our grandparents, aunts, and uncle, first at my grandparents’...
Who is Jesus in Islam? | Blog
Jesus (peace be upon him) has a special status in Islam. He’s the servant of God and the bearer of the Gospels. Jesus is one of the 5 greatest messengers sent to man, and God mentioned him specifically 25 times in the...
The Power of a Positive Home Environment: What the Research Says | Blog
This post was written in collaboration with The Family and Youth Institute. Do you have a parenting resolution for the new school year? What about having a more positive environment at home? In this article, The Family...
3 Steps to Show Gratitude in Islam | Blog
You wake up one day and check your mail to find an unexpected package in your name. You haven’t ordered anything recently, so you’re curious as to what it could be. After you open it, you realize a dear friend sent you...
Are You a Visual Learner? Here Are 5 Islamic Infographics to Learn From Today | Blog
Visual learners make up 65% percent of the population, so it’s no wonder that infographics are one of the most popular forms of content today. In addition to simplifying complex topics, infographics also improve our...
It’s Okay to Be Different: How to Talk to Kids About Halloween and Islam | Blog
I was driving my 5 year old son home from his swimming lessons when he told me about a conversation he had with his swimming instructor. It’s a conversation I imagine many Muslim kids and parents in the West have had in...
Tadabbur: 10 steps to a deeper connection with the Qur’an | Blog
“Whoever receives the Qur’an, it is as Allah has spoken to him.” In this statement, Muḥammad ibn Kaʿb al-Qurẓī (d. 108/726) expresses one of the most important objectives in revealing the Qur’an: to personally connect...
Not Ready to Say Goodbye: Dealing With Grief and Loss | Blog
I am not a person who likes goodbyes. And this topic is a difficult one to tackle as it is deeply personal for me. As I write this piece, however, I am preparing my children to say goodbye to their beloved grandfather...
8 Questions Your Muslim Teens Are Asking | Blog
Our students and children are naturally inquisitive. Out of their curiosity, they often ask questions about our beliefs and the things we do. Sometimes, even as teachers, we ourselves don’t know how to articulate...
How Do I Ask Allah for Forgiveness? | Blog
What are major sins and minor sins in Islam? The first step to asking for forgiveness is knowing what to repent from. Scholars differ over what exactly constitutes a major or a minor sin. It is generally...
