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The Generous and Pious

On the tenth of Rajab, in the year 195 AH, the followers of Imam Ridha were blessed with the auspicious birth of the sole heir to their Imam. Imam Muhammad al-Jawad's (peace be upon him) birth helped ease the anxiety that many Shias w...

I'm Just Not That Into This

In the culture we find in the US post-1960's, the domestic life, as well as love and everything that typically leads to marriage, has been taken apart and put back together so many times and in so many ways that there are few wholesom...

Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?

Sure, we all want to show our friends how drop dead gorgeous we were looking at some party we went to. We also want to prove to our non-Hijabi friends how we resemb...

Read This Now, Not Later

At first, we'll rationalize: yes, there is a lot of time, so I can relax right now. But eventually, we get drawn into the trap of procrastination, and only at the l...

Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change

For a change, let us remember the more than 11,000 Palestinian prisoners currently being held in Israeli captivity. If collectively, they had as much news coverage ...

Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style

"The best of your clothing is that which does not distract you from Allah, the Almighty and Glorified; rather, it brings you nearer to thanking, remembering and obe...

Left Alone

What is the purpose of life? Why do we choose materialism over spirituality when we know what the correct choice is?

NBA Trades

Shaq has been a dominant big man for his 16 years in the League. He has been to three NBA finals appearances and winning four, he has been named League MVP once, fi...

Religion

Read This Now, Not Later

At first, we'll rationalize: yes, there is a lot of time, so I can relax right now. But eventually, we get drawn into the trap of procrastinatio...

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Community Affairs

Hijabi? Putting Pictures on Facebook?

Sure, we all want to show our friends how drop dead gorgeous we were looking at some party we went to. We also want to prove to our non-Hijabi f...

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Home and Family

Decorating a Muslim Home

Does it feel like you're out of decorating ideas? How about a visit to your nearest mosque or Hussainiyah? The beautiful tile work, soft decorat...

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Opinion

Assault on Muslim Charities

The reputations of many charities are damaged by unfounded accusations from the government, and the fear has significantly reduced giving. Many ...

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Books

Ten Islamic Books to Read This Summer

Summer is a great time to catch up on some non-academic reading, i.e. something other than textbooks! If you are looking for suggestions on how ...

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Poetry

Left Alone

What is the purpose of life? Why do we choose materialism over spirituality when we know what the correct choice is?

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Fashion

Blessings and Brocade: Islam on Style

"The best of your clothing is that which does not distract you from Allah, the Almighty and Glorified; rather, it brings you nearer to thanking,...

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Clergy Corner

Law and Individual Freedoms

Thus, it becomes clear that it is only God, who is all-knowing and infinitely wise, who can make laws which will serve to promote human perfecti...

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International News

Palestinian Prisoners and their Names for a Change

For a change, let us remember the more than 11,000 Palestinian prisoners currently being held in Israeli captivity. If collectively, they had as...

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Student Life

Taking Summer Classes?

Procrastination in the fall term could earn you a B- or C, but in the summer term, you will be rewarded with failure. Most classes will have h...

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History

Son of the One Who Was Killed Thirsty

After the day of Ashura, the enemies attempted to take the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them) as captives to Kufa and from there to Damascus with t...

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Movies

I'm Just Not That Into This

In the culture we find in the US post-1960's, the domestic life, as well as love and everything that typically leads to marriage, has been taken...

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Technology

Facebook Foolish or Cyber-Gheebat?

Facebook has a tendency to change a lot of views, shape a lot of opinions, and make apparent what people otherwise do not reveal. But is it Gheeb...

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