Islamic Insights

Biblical Perspective on Imam Hussain

Some wording in translations of the Bible try to imply the covenant only goes through Isaac, but 17:23 above shows clearly it is between Abraham and “thy seed after thee” which includes Ishmael. The twelve princes are not descended ... Read more...

Muharram To-Do List

Believe it or not, Muharram is just around the corner! As we go about our daily ritual routines during this blessed month, here are a few things to try to make our remembrance of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) a more lasting and rewarding experienc... Read more...

Treading in the Path of Zainab

The Muslim woman's Hijab is a symbol. It is a symbol of her independence and liberation from the glares of strange men and an affirmation of her right to be treated according to her character and intellect, not according to her looks. Every Muhar... Read more...

Monopolizing the Message

Undoubtedly, the Qur'an, the Prophet and the Ahlul Bayt are not the property of the Muslims alone! When introducing His Book, ...

Water on Ashura

"Water on Ashura" is a project consisting of water bottles being passed out to passersby. Sounds simple, right? The beau...

How Does Ashura Affect Me?

Imam Hussain carried out these duties of an Imam for the pleasure of Allah, and as a result today, Muslims throughout the world &n...

An Imam Still Calls Out

Might we repeat the mistake the Kufans made? The people of Kufa were not inherently evil or bad. Read More ...

UK Zanjeer Zani Case and the Internal Shia Struggle

How can we utilize that passion to bring people together under the flag of Imam Hussain? That has always been the claimed goal, bu...

Allegiance to the Authorized Ones

From the explanation of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny), we know the Ulil Amr are those appointed by Allah, p...

Ashura: Mourning and Reform

I heard someone ask, "Why is the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) and the tragedy of Karbala considered a sad ev...

The Tragedy of Karbala and Its Implications for the Self

It was not merely the likes of Yazid versus the likes of Imam Hussain and his camp. There is another body of people I feel we shou...

A Request, An Echoing Call

Brother Yahya on the echoeing calls of the Tragedy of Karbala. Read More Add Comment (0) ...

Sacrificing for Universal Principles - Survivors of Karbala

In the presence of Ibn Ziyad, Lady Zainab was a firm mountain of dignity and justice, speaking with the eloquence and strength whi...

Religion

Muharram To-Do List

Believe it or not, Muharram is just around the corner! As we go about our daily ritual routines during this blessed month, here are a few things to tr...

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Community Affairs

Islamic Insights Person of the Year: Yusuf Yusufali

This year, the writers and staff members of Islamic Insights recognize Br. Yusuf Yusufali as our Person of the Year. Br. Yusufali is the founder and h...

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Opinion

Unnecessary Moral Hazards: the Auto Bailout

Only time will tell if the US government will extend the evidently loose financial hand to aid the Big Three, but should it decide to, America will ha...

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Books

Perfect Man

The author increases appreciation of Islamic views by presenting an in-depth analysis of several other philosophies and contrasting them with Islam. ...

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Poetry

Slave

Brother Nadir Amirali with a heartfelt poem about being the slave of the Creator, the All-Mighty. Read More Add Comment (1) ...

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Fashion

The Hijabis We See

The purpose of Hijab, which is summarized best as the concealment of beauty and the beauty of concealment, seems to be growing more and ambiguous thes...

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Clergy Corner

The Profanity of a Profane World

To understand the rebellious nature of fallen man, it is important to first understand his "created" nature and the fact that he is not the ...

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International News

How Gaza Offends Us All

Gaza is a modern-day attack on human rights, and some would go as far as labeling it as ethnic cleansing. However, it's clear that the suffering o...

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History

Imam Abul Qasim al-Khoei

He conducted higher level jurisprudence lectures (Dars al-Kharij) for over 50 years in the Najaf seminary. A detailed discussion of Imam al-Khoei'...

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Movies

Soldiers of Conscience

Although some Muslim- and Arab-Americans serve in the U.S. military, most Muslim- and Arab-Americans have not met a soldier who has served in Iraq or ...