Thoughts - Al Jumuah Magazine

My Search for Brotherhood (part 1)

"The relationship progressed. Developing into a conversation within myself. Rational, critical thinker, mocker of the faithful – how could I now be a believer? Helplessly swept away by words that took hold of my being, reinforced my spirit and satisfied my soul.…

The Trickle-Down Effect

HAVE YOU EVER noticed a drop of water? You know the type I am talking about—picture it. It is the kind that drips out of the faucet, drop by drop. It is the same one that seems so loud that it echoes…

Will You R.S.V.P. “No” to Satan?

IS THERE SUCH a thing as invitation cards collections? Among the invitations my family has received, I have always taken to saving those that are especially nice. Admittedly, I have none today, for lack of space and being past the ‘little girl’…

A Letter to My Family

"I want to first tell you, “I love you,” you are my family. I have not forgotten you. It breaks my heart that you do not agree with my life choice, that you have chosen to reject me. If you do not…

Having Guests? Host from the Heart – Caring with Islamic Etiquette

Hosting guests is an important part of the Islamic tradition and is something that is highly encouraged. According to the sunnah, offering hospitality to guests is a great act of kindness and generosity that can be rewarded both in this life and…

Ulumul Quran, Ulum al Quran, Qur’anic Sciences

The Quran is Speaking to You

WHAT IS THE Quran? What is this Book that has shaken to its core, not only the world, but also the whole of the universe? Muslim men of learning unanimously define the Quran as “the Speech of Allah.” They, however, differ over…

Are You an Agnostic? Here is an Introductory Offer From Your Creator

(Being an agnostic means remaining unsettled in the gray area between believing and rejecting the existence of God. There is no direct term, ‘agnostic’ in Islamic terminology, but they belong to the general category of kufr along with atheists, pagans, and people…

The Orlando Massacre and the Conflicted Muslim Community

"As we transition to this understanding, our perspectives on how to deal with our brothers and sisters in faith struggling with same-sex attraction problems has taken a turn for the better. We’re learning to be more accepting of them, welcoming them back…

Sirah: The Rise of Historical Writing in Islam: An Overview of Writings in the First Century of Hijrah

HOW DO WE know about the life story of the Final Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ﷺ? How do we know if the stories we know are accurate? Especially when it is a generally accepted fact by the scholars that much fabricated material…

“I Hate Islam!”

"Are you thinking to yourself, “How could anyone hate such a beautiful way of life?” Well, if you would have asked me three years ago, the answer would have been easy to conjure up. Every year many people flock to this amazing…